Bee Brooch

This Bee Brooch is a truly distinctive piece of jewellery, part of our range inspired by the Art Deco interiors of Eltham Palace. Crafted from silver sterling and marcasite, a semi-precious material popular with jewellery makers in the early 20th-century, this unusual brooch features an eye-catching bee design and central turquoise stone. Boasting exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail, this stunning piece makes a wonderful gift for lovers of the Art Deco era, and is presented in a stylish English Heritage gift box. Key Features: Made from sterling silver and marcasite Central turquoise stone Presented in a gift box Care Instructions​: Never use silver dip! This will cause irreversible damage to the silver and marcasite stones giving a brown, burnt appearance. Always remove marcasite jewellery before participating in any activities involving water/liquids, such as hand washing, cleaning, bathing/showering, swimming, using jacuzzis / saunas / steam rooms etc. Most marcasites are set with water-based epoxy and this will come off if immersed in water and the stones may become loose. Detergents, oils, perfumes, make-up and hairspray all contain chemicals and can cause tarnishing and damage. Gently wipe jewellery clean with a soft cloth when needed.