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A Life's Work Honeybee Necklace
A Life's Work Honeybee Necklace
A Life's Work Honeybee Necklace
A Life's Work Honeybee Necklace

A Life's Work Honeybee Necklace

Created by Madeline Shir

Madeline Shir captures a drop of honey as a shining reminder that even the smallest work can leave a lasting impact.

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What Makes A Life's Work Honeybee Necklace Uncommon

A single drop can hold the story of a lifetime. Madeline Shir transforms that idea into something you can wear, encasing real honey, from her own bees, in glass as a tribute to the power of small, meaningful efforts. What may seem like just a drop becomes something larger—a reflection of care, connection, and the countless moments that build something lasting. Light catches the golden hue as it moves within the glass, a gentle reminder that every contribution matters.

  • Handblown glass pendant encases real honey, from Madeline's home in Massachusetts, within the charm, in a quantity that represents the full amount of honey a single bee produces in a lifetime.
  • Symbolic design celebrates perseverance, connection, and collective impact.
  • Honey moves naturally inside the glass, shifting with temperature.
  • Charm measures approximately 1" in length.
  • Pendant hangs from a 20" stainless steel chain.
  • Handmade in Massachusetts.

Due to the handmade nature of this item, each is unique and will vary.

Madeline Shir

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Madeline Shir

Originating from Eastern Massachusetts, Madeline Shir honed her skills in glass art at the Rochester Institute of Technology before settling in Western Massachusetts with her husband and fellow glass artist, Ori. Madeline prefers this medium because she can sculpt in a way that is more fluid in her mind and body than she can with other materials. "Glass allows me to melt, stretch, sculpt, and play with fire and goo," she explains, "and within seconds, shift a form into something new."

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What is the honeybee necklace made from?

glass, honey, stainless steel

What are the honeybee necklace's measurements?

Pendant: 1.5" x .5" x .5"; Chain: 20" L

How do you care for the honeybee necklace?

wipe with cloth

Item ID

62872

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This is such an incredible message

I absolutely loved giving this necklace as a gift. It is not very large and the amount of honey in the necklace is tiny, but it represents the full amount of a honeybee's life work. Without honeybees, our entire ecosystem would collapse, but what they accomplish in their lifetime as far as making, honey seems so minuscule. I loved giving this to a friend who felt as though the meaning in her life (and her job) was slightly lacking. One of the things that I really enjoyed about this necklace was that as the pendant sits against your skin, the honey melts and moves around. It changes the look of the necklace throughout the day. I would definitely purchase this again.


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