Vanilla Orchid and Melipona Bee P09421-P00032 four-sided pod pendant is crafted

four-sided pod pendant is crafted from polymer and suspends from a graceful sterling silver ring

this sculptural ring features a grouping of square pyrite stones with one "stone" fabricated in 22k bimetal for extra visual interest

opalescent color

inviting the viewer to look closer

Layers of acrylic paint create subtle changes in color

Vanilla Orchid and Melipona Bee P09421-P00032 four-sided pod pendant is craftedThis watercolor painting on paper celebrates the Vanilla orchid and the Melipona bee, a special species of sting less bee, and the only known pollinator of the wild vanilla plant. Melipona bees were historically reared with extreme care and held sacred status with Mayans, particularly given the high commercial value of vanilla. Unframed.