Thinking of Spring, one usually conjures images of budding pink blooms, semi-cloudy days and...err, bunnies, maybe?
But this Spring, the jewellery world has us focussing on a different sort of animal. The pollen-carriers that make the blossom possible. Yep, that's right: bees.
Buzzing their way onto a finger or décolletage near you, 'bee bling', as we're calling it, is going to be all the rage.
Alex Monroe
Alex Monroe has a certain ownership over bee bling, with the bumblebee necklace being a firm favourite among purveyors of delicate gold jewellery. If pendants aren't your thing though, Monroe has myriad other ways to get these buzzing creatures about your person.
Bumblebee necklace - £165.00 | Bee pearl earrings - £180.00
Pandora Shine
Making new strides into demi-fine jewellery, Pandora have launched Pandora Shine, a sophisticated, upscale selection made with sterling silver and 18 carat plated gold.
Among the offering of 36 new pieces, are some delightful honeycomb and honeybee inspired items.
Honeycomb lace ring - £140.00 | Heart and bee earrings - £40.00
ASTRA
Four friends inspired by the stories in their lives, created these lovely, thoughtful, shy and atmosphere inspired pieces of jewellery.
Be Natural necklace - £89.00 | Haven honeycomb necklace - £55.00
Clogau
Clogau is a British family business founded in Wales and using rare Welsh gold. The bee collections mark a more modern take on family heirloom jewellery.
Honey bee studs - £89.00 | Honey bee ring - £79.00
Bill Skinner
Bill Skinner is more about young, fun, costume jewellery. So, blending golds with coloured accents and adding cute animal details is his forté.
Honeycomb bee Y necklace - £40.00 | Honeycomb bee charm bracelet - £40.00
Swarovski
Swarovski have a bee-themed line, which is new for SS18, called the 'Lisabel' collection;
