This is part of Chairish’s Fine Jewelry assortment. A beautiful Victorian era bee ring made from a stick pin. It has bezel set rubies for eyes and a grey cats eye gemstone for the thorax. In the language of Victorian era symbolism and sentimentality, the bee came to signify keeping busy, teamwork and loyalty. The shank of the ring is a recent addition and acid tests to be 14K gold as is the bee. The insect is an original antique (circa 1890), and favourite symbol of the 19th Century. The bee h