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Victorian Diamond Bee Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century rose diamond and ruby bee set on a pearl capped staff. Charming subject matter
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Bee Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Vintage Bee Brooch 18k gold
Located in Genève, CH
A brooch shaped like a bee, probably from the 70s. French. 18k gold and approximately 0.30ct of
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1670s French Antique Bee Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

French Platinum and Diamond Bee Brooch Clip
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Will you bee mine? This fabulous French Art Deco clip buzzes with approximately 2.80 carats of
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Bee Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Bee Coin Pendant in 18K gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bee coin pendant hand set in 18k gold. This dainty size pendant with a sweet image of a bee would
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Bee Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Bee Coin Pendant in 18K gold
Bee Coin Pendant in 18K gold
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H 0.75 in W 0.5 in D 0.38 in
Antique Diamond Ruby Sapphire Gold Silver Insect Bee Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique 14k gold and silver bee brooch, adorned with ruby eyes, blue sapphires and rose cut
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19th Century Antique Bee Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver

H.Rosenthal Bee Brooch Ruby 18KT yellow gold RARE
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Jupiter, FL
the heart of Jupiter, Florida, is a custom jewelry store and studio dedicated to providing 100
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Early 20th Century Antique Bee Jewelry

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Fancy Colour Diamond and Ruby Bee Brooch
Located in London, GB
A very fine Victorian bee brooch set with an eye-catching array of various fancy-coloured and white
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1890s Victorian Antique Bee Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

Antique Silver Gilt & Paste Bee Stud Set in Original Box
Located in New York, NY
charming. For the bee aficionado. Alice Kwartler has sold the finest antique gold and diamond jewelry and
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1890s Unknown Antique Bee Jewelry

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Ancient Bronze Ephesus Bee Coin Ring-Size 9
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ephesus Bee/Stag ring 22kt gold and An authentic ancient Greek bronze coin from Ephesos, Ionia
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15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Antique Bee Jewelry

Materials

22k Gold, Sterling Silver

14k Gold Victorian Bee Ring with Ruby & Cats Eye
Located in Venice, CA
A beautiful Victorian era Bee ring made from a stick pin. It has bezel set rubies for eyes and a
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1890s Victorian Antique Bee Jewelry

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian Burma Sapphire 4.60ct Certificated Untreated, Pearl, Ruby Bee/Insect/B
Located in London, GB
An exceptional, exquisite and well preserved Victorian brooch in the form of a bee with ruby eyes
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1850s British Victorian Antique Bee Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, Sapph...

Herbert Rosenthal Large Bee Diamond Pin Brooch Rare Find 1.55 Carats
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Jupiter, FL
a custom jewelry store and studio dedicated to providing 100% satisfaction to each client. Our
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Mid-18th Century Contemporary Antique Bee Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Silver, Rose Gold & Cat's Eye Quartz Bee Brooch - France - Circa 1870's
Located in Chatham, CA
Antique French silver topped 18K rose gold bee brooch (possibly by Alphonse Auger - Place des
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Bee Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, Rose Gold, Silver

Rare Victorian brooch - 18 K Yellow gold Queen Bee set with rose cut diamond
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this stunning Bee brooch. This 18 ct yellow gold beauty is most likely crafted in the
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Bee Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

18th Century Micro Mosaic brooch of a Bird and a Bee, circa 1795-1825.
Located in Aspen, CO
approaching bee all within a intricate mosaic double border. The mosaic is in fine condition and sits within
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1810s Georgian Antique Bee Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Antique Victorian Labradorite Diamonds Fly Bee Convertible Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in London, GB
: 43.15mm / 1.69in All our items comes with either a gemmological report or a jewellery report with circa
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1880s French Victorian Antique Bee Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Labradorite, 18k Gold, Silver

Riker Brothers Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond Demantoid 14 Karat Gold Bee Bracelet
By Riker Brothers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
bee motif appliqué with a cushion cut ruby body Weighing approximately 1.70 carats - transparent
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Bee Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Butterfly Pin Brooch Gold Gemstones Enamel 18k Estate Jewelry Antique
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
optimistic. Butterfly jewelry is often associated with freedom and joy. This delicate and whimsical jewel
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Bee Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

French Rose Cut Diamond Bee Fly Insect Bug Pendant Brooch Antique 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare and wonderful antique French Belle Epoque Bee Insect Brooch or Pendant set with Rose
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Bee Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Ruby Pink Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Bee Fly Ring French Antique Insect Bug Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare and wonderful antique French Belle Epoque Bee or Fly Insect Ring set with a very
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Bee Jewelry

Materials

Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Greek Bronze Coin 4th C. Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Authentic Greek Bronze Coin, circa 350 - 300 BC, obverse (front) is a bee with a kneeling stag
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15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Bee Jewelry

Materials

22k Gold, Bronze

Greek Bronze Coin 4th C. Pendant (pendant only)
Greek Bronze Coin 4th C. Pendant (pendant only)
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H 1.33 in W 0.57 in
Art Nouveau 1900s Georges Pierre Signed Insect Pendant Bead Necklace
Located in Vilnius, LT
piece features bakelite beads and amazingly hand carved insect bee. Signed: GIP Weight: 14.28g
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Bee Jewelry

Antique 1910s Diamond and White Gold Platinum Set Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive
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Early 1900s French Antique Bee Jewelry

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Ancient Greek Owl & Athena Coin Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
prostrate amphora inscribed in upper field, magistrates inscribed in left and right field, bee in right
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15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Antique Bee Jewelry

Materials

22k Gold

Ancient Greek Owl & Athena Coin Pendant (pendant only)
Ancient Greek Owl & Athena Coin Pendant (pendant only)
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H 2.13 in W 0.69 in D 0.25 in
Antique Fleurs de Lys Dangle Drop earrings Vulcanite Gutta Percha Glas Metall
Located in Munich, Bavaria
century. Under Napoleon the fleur de lys was used upside down an represented a bee. The earrings are in
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1870s French Antique Bee Jewelry

Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Bombe Ring - Burma No Heat
Located in Hummelstown, PA
appears that this ring has bee re-shanked at some point in time, the calibre rubies have minor surface
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Bee Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

Chinese Decorative Wall Plate of Spring
Located in Milano, IT
is made of bronze and cloisonné enamel, a goldsmith technique originally applied to jewellery design
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Bee Jewelry

Materials

Bronze

Authentic Native American Rug Dyes
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
dye labeled (various plants, bees, brush, bark, vegetables). Weavers have been dyeing the wool for
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Early 20th Century American Native American Antique Bee Jewelry

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Other

19th Century French Louis Revival Parquetry Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
jewellery box. It became more of a Victorian trend to dress Mahogany with these decorative veneers, such as
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1870s French Louis XV Antique Bee Jewelry

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Marble, Ormolu

Rare Inkwell in Carved Crystal and Worked Silver by Lucien Gaillard
By Lucien Gaillard
Located in Paris, FR
grandfather, Amédée Alexandre Gaillard (1811-1882), established in Paris in 1840 a company of art jewelry
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Early 1900s French Antique Bee Jewelry

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Edwardian Natural Pearl and Diamond-Set Bee Stick Pin
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian natural pearl and diamond-set bee stick pin, the thorax set with a cream pearl and the
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Bee Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver

Early 20th Century Wasp Brooch
Located in London, GB
brooch takes the form of a detailed bee, crafted from enamel, crystal, yellow gold and platinum. The
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Bee Jewelry

Materials

Crystal, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Late 19th Century Fly Brooch
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century fly brooch, the bee set with a dementoid garnet, a ruby eye, diamond wings and
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19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Bee Jewelry

Materials

Amazonite, Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Bee Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This is a beautiful silver over gold Victorian Bee that I converted to a ring. Bugs are the rage
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1890s English Victorian Antique Bee Jewelry

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Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Silver

Victorian Bee Ring
Victorian Bee Ring
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Victorian Diamond Gold Bee Brooch
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Sterling silver on 14 karat yellow gold set with Old European diamond vintage Insect pin.
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Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Bee Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian Cut Steel Bee Brooch, circa 1790
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A wonderful antique Georgian bee brooch C. 1790, decorated with sparkling Cut Steel studs
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1790s British Georgian Antique Bee Jewelry

Materials

Base Metal, Cut Steel

Victorian Queen Bee Brooch with Diamonds, Sapphire and Emeralds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique jewelry object group: brooch Condition: excellent condition Do you wish for a 360° view
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1890s Belgian Late Victorian Antique Bee Jewelry

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold...

Antique Gold Silver Diamond and Enamel Stick Pin Bee Brooch
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Elegant gold and silver stick pin Bee brooch set with rose cut diamonds and enamel.
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19th Century Antique Bee Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Enamel, Silver

Antique Gold Silver Diamond and Enamel Stick Pin Bee Brooch
Antique Gold Silver Diamond and Enamel Stick Pin Bee Brooch
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W 0.6 in D 0.2 in L 0.79 in
Antique Edwardian Suffragette Peridot Bee Pendant, circa 1915
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
features the form of bee. The body of the bee is set with a lovely Peridot which weighs approx. 0.50ct and
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1910s British Victorian Antique Bee Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold

Antique Edwardian Suffragette Peridot Bee Pendant, circa 1915
Antique Edwardian Suffragette Peridot Bee Pendant, circa 1915
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H 1.19 in W 0.71 in D 0.2 in
Victorian Rose Gold Silver Diamond Enamel Tiger's Eye Bee Brooch
Located in Sydney, AU
Large Victorian 15ct Rose Gold and Silver Diamond, Tiger's Eye and Enamel bee brooch. 166 old rose
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Bee Jewelry

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Tiger's Eye, Diamond, 15k Gold

ART NOUVEAU CZECH GLASS & RHINESTONES BEE FESTOON NECKLACE LG!
Located in San Francisco, CA
. The centerpiece is a large red carved glass bee with dark gold accents. It is surrounded with teardrop
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Bee Jewelry

19th Century Gold and Silver Diamond and Pearl Queen Bee Brooch
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gold and silver brooch with diamonds, pearls and cabochon ruby. Circa end of 19th century.
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Bee Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver

Late 19th Century Gold Silver Diamond Burma Red Ruby Bee Insect Brooch
Located in Barcelona, ES
Old cut diamonds and Burma rubies insect brooch mounted in gold and silver. Late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Bee Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver

Antique Ruby Pearls Insect Bee Brooch, 15 Carat Yellow Gold, circa 1910
Located in Preston, Lancashire
This outstanding antique insect brooch pin is set with ruby and seed pearl wings, circa 1910. The winged insect is set with round cut ruby, baroque pearl body and seed pearl wings. T...
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Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Bee Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Bee 2.60 Ruby Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
By Dario Ferrara
Located in Marcianise, IT
These Earrings are made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. These Earrings have 0.16 Carats of Rose Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 2.60 Carats of Rubies and Sapphires. These Ea...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Bee Jewelry

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Bee Onyx Coral Rose Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Earrings
By Dario Ferrara
Located in Marcianise, IT
These Earrings are made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. These Earrings have 0.16 Carats of Rose Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have Onyx and Coral. These Earrings are inspired b...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Bee Jewelry

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Diamond, Coral, Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Bee Black Enamel Rose Cut Diamonds Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Ring
By Fabio Ferrara
Located in Marcianise, IT
This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. This Ring has 0.06 Carats of Rose Cut Diamonds. This Ring has Black Enamel. This Ring is inspired by Art Nouveau. Size ITA: 1...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Bee Jewelry

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver

Bee Onyx Coral Rose Cut Diamonds Art Nouveau Yellow Gold Ring
By Dario Ferrara
Located in Marcianise, IT
This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. This Ring has 0.08 Carats of Rose Cut Diamonds. This Ring has Onyx and Coral. This Ring is inspired by Art Nouveau. Size ITA:...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Bee Jewelry

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Coral, Onyx, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Oval Locket Bee Design Comprised of Turquoise, Ruby and Pearl in 14kt
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique oval locket with bee design. The bee is designed with a cabochon turquoise, two rubies for
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Bee Jewelry

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Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Green Emerald White Rose Cut Diamond and Red Ruby Brooch, circa 1900s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique emerald, diamond and ruby bee brooch, circa 1900 Mounted in silver and gold with old
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Bee Jewelry

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Art Nouveau Enamel Brooch in Yellow Gold 18 Karats, Plique a Jour Enamel
Located in PARIS, FR
system. Weight : 12,47 gr For further information : In antique jewelry, the Art Nouveau period is
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Bee Jewelry

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Orchid Brooch in 18 Karats Matte Gold, Edwardian French Brooch
Located in PARIS, FR
Weight: 2.1 gr Historical point : in antique jewelry, the Art Nouveau period is characterized by the
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1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Bee Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Antique Gold and Electroplated Brooch Thorvaldsen's Venus, Mars and Vulcan, 1880
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique jewelry object group: brooch Condition: very good condition Do you wish for a 360° view
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1880s Unknown Empire Antique Bee Jewelry

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Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage Bumblebee with Diamond Encrusted Wings 18K Ring
Located in Fuquay Varina, NC
floral shaped base that said bee with diamond encrusted wings has landed upon. .35ctw gleaming VVS-VS
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Bee Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Early Victorian Antique Intaglio Gold Gents Ring, 1820s
Located in Antwerp, BE
allure. Antique jewelry object group: ring Condition: excellent condition Ring size Continental: 65
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Early 19th Century French Early Victorian Antique Bee Jewelry

Materials

Carnelian, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold and Bloodstone Intaglio Fob Seal
Located in London, GB
with several symbols which refer to beekeeping, (honeycombs, tiny bees in the chevrons) and at the top
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1850s British Antique Bee Jewelry

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Agate, 18k Gold

Handcrafted Italian 9 Carat Rose Gold Pearl and Diamond Bee Pendant
Located in Birmingham, GB
' .. bee jewellery was a gifted as love and good luck tokens. From a lunch date to a dressy evening event
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Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Antique Bee Jewelry

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

14k Yellow Gold Turquoise Bee Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Add a touch of whimsy to your outfit with this charming bee brooch. Weighing 10.8G and crafted from
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Bee Jewelry

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Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Diamond and Ruby Bee Brooch
Located in London, GB
An antique bee brooch, set with an oval sapphire to the thorax, round sapphires, old-cut, eight-cut
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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Bee Jewelry

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver

Art Nouveau Opal & Diamond Bee Brooch
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This Art Nouveau bee, or wasp, brooch is a turn of the century wonder. A fabulous and fiery
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Bee Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

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Antique Bee Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact piece of antique bee jewelry you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Silver and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Finding the perfect item from our selection of antique bee jewelry may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic choice in our collection of antique bee jewelry over the years, but those made by Dario Ferrara, Buccellati and Cartier are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An object in our assortment of antique bee jewelry can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 63 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes rose cut and old european cut alternatives. Most of our antique bee jewelry for sale are for women, but there are 54 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Antique Bee Jewelry?

Prices for a piece of antique bee jewelry can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $100 and can go as high as $40,629, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,865.
Questions About Antique Bee Jewelry
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What bee jewelry means is largely a matter of interpretation. Historically, bees represented both the French Revolution and Emperor Napoleon. Mayans associated them with abundance. In addition, bees sometimes mean power, fertility or a strong social network. On 1stDibs, find a variety of bee jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    To tell if jewelry is antique, look for its hallmarks. You will usually find them in inconspicuous areas, such as on clasps, the backs of pendants or the insides of bracelets and rings. Once you have located the hallmarks, use trusted online resources to identify the maker and find out when they were active. Pieces produced more than 100 years ago are antique. If you need assistance dating a particular piece, enlist the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Find a large collection of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Paste jewelry is made out of a special type of flint glass that emulates several gemstones. Paste is a hand-cut glass that is polished with metal powder until it gleams like a gem. Paste jewelry was popular as a cheaper alternative to diamonds during the Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian eras, as well as the Art Deco period. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage paste jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    Jewelry is considered antique once it is 100 years old. Pieces that are 20 to 99 years old are vintage. Contemporary is the term used to describe jewelry that is less than 20 years old. Explore a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary jewelry from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    To tell if antique jewelry is real, first look for hallmarks that may signify the maker. You can then use trusted online resources to find out what to look for to verify authenticity. If the jewelry doesn't have hallmarks, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or licensed dealer. An expert can evaluate your jewelry, tell you whether it is a genuine antique and provide information about its materials and approximate value. Explore a large selection of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if jewelry is antique gold, take it to a licensed appraiser experienced in evaluating jewelry. It is difficult to identify jewelry materials using only the naked eye and online resources. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly vetted gold jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In antique jewelry, the term “paste” means glass finished in a way that allows it to resemble natural gemstones. To produce paste, artisans polish it for long periods of time with metal powder. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique paste jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To know if your antique jewelry is valuable, you can consult trusted online resources to see what similar pieces have sold for in the past. It is important to note that the condition of your specific piece will have a major effect on how much it is worth. Jewelry of a certain historical period will be worth more to collectors than accessories from other less noteworthy eras, and whether or not a given accessory is set with a precious gemstone may affect its value as well. You may wish to have the jewelry evaluated by a certified appraiser who can examine the piece and give you a price estimate. Master jewelry designers and luxury houses of the 19th and 20th centuries include Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, BVLGARI and others. Shop a collection of jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, some antique jewelry does go up in value. It is important to note that demand as well as the condition of your specific piece will have a major effect on how much it is worth. A certain historical period’s jewelry may be worth more to collectors than accessories from other less noteworthy eras, and whether or not a given accessory is set with precious gems may affect its value as well. You may wish to have the jewelry evaluated by a certified appraiser who can examine the piece and estimate its value. Master jewelry designers and luxury houses of the 19th and 20th centuries include Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, BVLGARI and others. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
    To tell if jewelry is vintage or antique, first look for any hallmarks that signify its maker. You can use trusted online resources to research when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours to roughly estimate its age. Jewelry is vintage if it's between 20 and 99 years old, and antique if it is 100 years old or more. If you're unable to locate a maker's hallmark, becoming familiar with the materials and other characteristics used during different eras of jewelry can help you date your piece. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of vintage and antique jewelry.