“Brier” Rouge Gucci Bee Button Necklace.

The Gucci Bee… Worn Close to the Heart

Some pieces of jewellery are chosen because they’re beautiful.

Others are chosen because they mean something.

This striking pendant begins with an authentic vintage Gucci jacket button from the late 1970s, a larger and rarer button than those I use for my bestselling earrings. Once adorning beautifully tailored Gucci jackets, it has now been carefully preserved and transformed into a pendant designed to be worn every day.

An Icon of Gucci. A Symbol of Strength.

The Gucci bee is one of the fashion house’s most recognisable emblems, admired by those who appreciate timeless designer style. There’s no bold logo, no need to announce itself. Just the unmistakable bee that quietly tells its own story.

Those who know… will know.

Long before it became a Gucci icon, however, the bee carried a meaning all of its own.

For centuries it has symbolised resilience, purpose, abundance and hope. It reminds us that life’s sweetest rewards are built through patience, determination and unwavering belief in ourselves.

Perhaps that’s why so many women are drawn to it.

Some choose this pendant to mark a new chapter in life. Others wear it as a daily reminder of the strength they’ve already discovered within themselves. It can celebrate a milestone, honour a personal journey, or simply become a symbol of the woman you’ve worked so hard to become.

Because the most meaningful jewellery isn’t simply worn.

It’s carried close to the heart.

Handcrafted in the French Alps

The original vintage Gucci button has been lovingly set into a delicate acorn edged sterling silver bezel, creating a timeless frame worthy of such an iconic design. Suspended from a fine solid sterling silver chain, every pendant is individually handcrafted in my French Alps workshop, preserving a remarkable piece of Gucci history while giving it an entirely new life.

Elegant, understated and unmistakably Gucci, this is more than a pendant.

It’s a symbol of strength, beautifully worn.

Product Summary

Button Origin: Vintage Gucci jacket button
Materials: Solid sterling silver (925)
Handcrafted in: French Alps, Porsha Bella Atelier
Design Features: Acorn edged pendant, larger statement button, comes with sterling silver chain, sustainable up cycled luxury

Maybe you’d love a matching pair of Gucci Bee Button Earrings:- “Pascale” Red Gucci Bee Button Earrings

Your jewellery journey begins with a piece of wearable history by Porsha Bella Jewellery.

Now for the legal stuff:-

Please note, all buttons used in my creations are antique, vintage, or second hand, and will naturally show signs of their previous lives.  Such as gentle surface marks, tiny dents, enamel wear, or soft tarnishing.
Each button is carefully tested and securely set, but as these treasures can be well over a century old, they remain delicate and should be treated with the same care as any fine antique.

While the jewellery itself is professionally handcrafted from solid precious metals using traditional goldsmith techniques, designed to last a lifetime, the historic buttons, pearls, and crystals within these designs are inherently more fragile. Their age and patina are what make them so special.
To preserve your piece, please avoid exposing it to harsh chemicals, perfume, or impact. Treat it gently, and it will bring you many years of beauty and admiration.

As each piece is entirely handmade and one of a kind, I’m unable to offer refunds, exchanges, or replacements for changes of mind, or for age related wear such as button cracking, crystal or pearl loss, or plating lift that may occur over time.

If you ever have concerns about caring for your jewellery, please don’t hesitate to contact me for personalised advice.

Designer buttons have no affiliation with the original fashion houses. I take great care to ensure all branded buttons are genuine and sourced from reputable second hand suppliers & fashion historians.  Porsha Bella designer button jewellery is not sold on behalf of, or in connection with, any brand.

Your purchases are shipped via La Poste France using international tracking.
Please note, shipments are not insured against loss or damage unless requested. By completing your purchase, you agree to uninsurable shipping.
If you would prefer insured shipping, please contact me before checkout for a personalised quote.