The Large Bee Brooch is a handcrafted sterling silver brooch made in Adelaide, South Australia by Olivia Dryden. It belongs to the Curios Collection, where natural history, curiosity cabinets and careful craftsmanship meet.
The design began with an original bee specimen, which was carefully moulded so its small form, wings and surface detail could be preserved. That mould was then used to cast the bee in sterling silver, creating a sculptural keepsake connected to pollination, fragility and the quiet complexity of the natural world.
Worn on clothing, a scarf or a hat, this brooch brings a subtle specimen-like presence to the body while remaining refined and quietly unusual.
Materials: Sterling silver
Process: Each brooch is handmade in small quantities using traditional silversmithing and casting techniques. Slight differences in texture, shape and finish should be expected as part of the handmade process.
Dimensions: 2.5 cm x 4 cm.
Explore more: View the Curios Collectionor browse more brooches.
FAQ
Q1: Is the Large Bee Brooch part of the Curios Collection?
A: Yes. The Large Bee Brooch belongs to the Curios Collection, a series of jewellery inspired by natural history, curiosity cabinets, memento mori traditions and carefully preserved natural forms.
Q2: How can I wear the Large Bee Brooch?
A: The brooch can be worn on jackets, coats, scarves, hats or heavier fabrics where the pin can sit securely. Its sculptural bee form makes it suitable as both wearable jewellery and a small collectible object.
Q3: Is the Large Bee Brooch suitable as a gift?
A: Yes. Each piece is packaged in an Olivia Dryden Jewellery branded velvet pouch and is suited to collectors, nature lovers and those who appreciate handmade jewellery with story, detail and meaning.
The Large Bee Brooch is a handcrafted sterling silver brooch made in Adelaide, South Australia by Olivia Dryden. It belongs to the Curios Collection, where natural history, curiosity cabinets and careful craftsmanship meet.
The design began with an original bee specimen, which was carefully moulded so its small form, wings and surface detail could be preserved. That mould was then used to cast the bee in sterling silver, creating a sculptural keepsake connected to pollination, fragility and the quiet complexity of the natural world.
Worn on clothing, a scarf or a hat, this brooch brings a subtle specimen-like presence to the body while remaining refined and quietly unusual.
Materials: Sterling silver
Process: Each brooch is handmade in small quantities using traditional silversmithing and casting techniques. Slight differences in texture, shape and finish should be expected as part of the handmade process.
Dimensions: 2.5 cm x 4 cm.
Explore more: View the Curios Collectionor browse more brooches.
FAQ
Q1: Is the Large Bee Brooch part of the Curios Collection?
A: Yes. The Large Bee Brooch belongs to the Curios Collection, a series of jewellery inspired by natural history, curiosity cabinets, memento mori traditions and carefully preserved natural forms.
Q2: How can I wear the Large Bee Brooch?
A: The brooch can be worn on jackets, coats, scarves, hats or heavier fabrics where the pin can sit securely. Its sculptural bee form makes it suitable as both wearable jewellery and a small collectible object.
Q3: Is the Large Bee Brooch suitable as a gift?
A: Yes. Each piece is packaged in an Olivia Dryden Jewellery branded velvet pouch and is suited to collectors, nature lovers and those who appreciate handmade jewellery with story, detail and meaning.
