“Bee Hive” Union Button Necklace

This one-of-a-kind necklace features an authentic antique union button stamped with the word “Beehive,” a powerful symbol of collective labor, cooperation, and shared purpose in early American work culture.

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the beehive was a widely recognized emblem of industriousness and unity. It represented many individuals working together toward a common goal—an ideal deeply aligned with union values of solidarity, mutual support, and collective strength. The phrase Beehive spoke to the belief that meaningful progress was achieved not alone, but together.

Union buttons bearing symbolic language like this were worn as quiet identifiers. They signaled pride in one’s work and allegiance to the idea that labor, when organized and respected, had power.

This original button has been carefully preserved and hand-set in solid .925 sterling silver, transforming a historic artifact into wearable form while honoring its original character. It is suspended from an 18-inch sterling silver rope chain, chosen for durability and timeless simplicity.

The warm patina, softened lettering, and subtle surface wear are consistent with genuine age and authentic use. No restoration or artificial aging has been applied. This piece remains true to its history.

This necklace is a true one-of-one collector artifact. Once sold, it cannot be recreated.

• Genuine antique union button (circa late 1800s–early 1900s)

• Stamped with the word “Beehive”

• Symbol associated with collective labor and unity

• Hand-set in solid .925 sterling silver bezel

• 18-inch sterling silver rope chain included

• One of a kind collector piece

Note: Symbolic union buttons are increasingly scarce, especially those representing collective ideals rather than specific organizations. This piece bridges artifact and adornment, offering collectors a wearable reminder of cooperation, shared effort, and the enduring strength found in working together.