Young Women Jewelry/Bandlos
Young Women Organization Research Guide
Jewelry and bandlos have been used in the Young Women organization to demonstrate completion of personal development activities. Young women often had to purchase their own jewelry and awards, and parents were discouraged from purchasing the awards for them. Wards and branches then purchased the jewelry for the young women who were completing the Personal Progress program. As of 2020, young women receive a medallion from their class presidency. The following list is not comprehensive but a starting place for your research. If a photograph is available, it is linked.
1915-44 Bee-Hive chain
Builder—Bracelet
Gatherers of Honey—Second bracelet, could be combined with the Builder to form a collar
Guardians of the Treasure—Seal that completed the chain
1921-78 Bee-Hive pin—Gold-colored bee. During the 25th anniversary, a special silver bee was created
1949-70 Bee-Hive charm bracelet—Seven charms, one for each field (value) and an extra one for the Honor Bee
1972-74 Bee pin or charm—Meant to replace the Honor Bee charm
1950-59 Silver Gleaner pin—Sterling-silver G, could be used as a guard for the Golden Gleaner pin
1940-74 Golden Gleaner pin—Gold pin with black enamel, pearls, and a sapphire, two interlocking Gs
1925-50 Junior pin—Gold-plated ornated letter J
1950-78 Mia Maid pin—Gold-plated with black- or white-enameled background with different colors of roses and the name “Mia Maid”
1959-78 Laurel locket—Necklace with gold finish and faux pearl, included an oval with a branch of laurel leaves and a pearl on top of one of the leaves
1971-74 Seven-year medallion—Personal Achievement Program
1977–89 Young Womanhood Recognition medallion (see image in introduction)
1989-2019 Young Women torch pendant
1989–2002 Young Woman of Truth medallion
1989-2002 Young Woman of Promise medallion
1989-2002 Young Woman of Faith medallion
1989-2002 Young Womanhood Recognition medallion (silhouette of a young woman)
2002-09 Young Womanhood Recognition medallion (image of spires of a temple)
2010-19 Young Womanhood Recognition medallion (beehive, rose, and wreath centered with a ruby)
2010-19 Honor Bee charm
2020 Young Women medallion
1934-1970 Blue Bandlo—Used to put merit badges, emblems, seals, awards, honor badges, and bee lines