Bear and Bird Necklace

Bear and Bird by Memphis-based silversmith Tootsie Bell pairs striking White Buffalo stone with hand-fabricated sterling silver in a piece rich with symbolism. The teardrop-shaped White Buffalo — with its bold black veining against creamy white — feels almost landscape-like, each natural marking entirely unique.

Above the stone, a sculpted bear stands grounded and steady, while a small bird extends outward beside it — an intimate tableau of earth and air, protection and perspective. Bell’s visible handwork and textured silver honor traditional metalsmithing techniques, allowing the materials to speak honestly and without excess.

Both powerful and poetic, Bear and Bird is designed as a lasting piece — a wearable story of balance, watchfulness, and connection to the natural world.

Materials:

• Sterling silver

• White Buffalo stone