18k Gold Green Tourmaline Bee Pin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Beautiful 18k Gold Bee pin from the mid 20th century with a round cut Green Tourmaline center stone
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches
Materials
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
18k Bee Pin
Diamond Bee Pin in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
18K yellow gold pin depicting a bee with pavé round diamonds and cabochon emerald eyes. The back
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sabbadini Diamond & Ruby 18k Gold Bee Pin Brooch
By Sabbadini
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Sabbadini Diamond & Ruby 18k Gold Bee Pin Brooch is a luxurious and elegant piece of fine
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sabbadini Diamond & Emerald 18k Gold Bee Pin Brooch
By Sabbadini
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Sabbadini Diamond & Emerald 18k Gold Bee Pin Brooch is a luxurious and elegant piece of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 18k Gold Green Enamel Bee Brooch Pin
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The fluttering, filigree wings of this Retro-mid century bumble bee brooch evoke a feeling of
Category
Vintage 1950s Retro Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18k Yellow Gold Bee Pin with Ruby Eyes & Diamonds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This small bee shaped pin is covered by sixteen diamonds on its back and two rubies for the eyes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER Diamond Enamel 18k Yellow Gold Bee Pin Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Cartier bee-shaped pin is crafted in 18k yellow gold and accented with black enamel
Category
2010s Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Genuine Cartier Bee Brooch. 18k Yellow Gold Sapphire BumbleBee Pin.
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Lovely Find. PRE-OWNED Authentic Cartier Bumble Bee Enamel Pin / Brooch 18k 750 Yellow Gold with
Category
1990s Modern Brooches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Gold, Ruby, & Diamond Herbert Rosenthal Style Bee Brooch / Pin
$5,250
W 1 in D 0.58 in L 1.25 in
Vintage 18K Gold, Ruby, & Diamond Herbert Rosenthal Style Bee Brooch / Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage gold, ruby, and diamond figural bee brooch. In 18 karat yellow gold. In the style
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K Gold, Diamond, & Ruby Herbert Rosenthal Style Bee Brooch / Pin
$2,500
W 0.8 in D 0.41 in L 0.96 in
Vintage 18K Gold, Diamond, & Ruby Herbert Rosenthal Style Bee Brooch / Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage gold, diamond, and ruby bee brooch or pin. In the style of Herbert Rosenthal. In
Category
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold Citrine White Diamonds Black Diamonds Man Bee Pin
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
: Rossella Ugolini bee pin brooch handcrafted in 18k yellow gold white diamonds, black diamonds and round
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Citrine, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18k Yellow Gold Herbert Rosenthal Ruby Eyes Small Bee Pin/Brooch
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Lexington, KY
Rosenthal Ruby Eyes Large Bee Pin/Brooch 18k yellow gold .05 carat ruby(each) Herbert Rosenthal Stamped
Category
Vintage 1960s Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Two-Tone Diamond Bee Brooch Pin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Two-Tone Diamond Bee Brooch Pin. Very pretty white and yellow gold with pave-set round
Category
1990s American Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Bee Pins
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New Orleans, LA
of whimsical bees. Encrusted with glittering white diamonds, two pins feature vivid green cabochon
Category
20th Century French Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Herbert Rosenthal 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Eyes Bumble Bee PIN
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Houston, TX
: 4.28 grams Handmade HERBERT ROSENTHAL 18K yellow gold, ruby vintage pin. Engraved with "18K". The
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Herbert Rosenthal 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Bee Pin Brooch
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Herbert Rosenthal 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Bee Pin Brooch. This beautiful
Category
Vintage 1970s Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Herbert Rosenthal 18K Gold Diamond Ruby Eyes Bumble Bee PIN
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Houston, TX
grams Handmade HERBERT ROSENTHAL 18K white & yellow gold, diamond and ruby vintage pin. Engraved with
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Retro 18K Yellow Gold Pink Sapphire and Diamond Bee Pin Brooch
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Retro 18K Yellow Gold Pink Sapphire and Diamond Bee Pin Brooch. This incredible
Category
Vintage 1960s Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Herbert Rosenthal 18K Gold Diamond Emerald Eyes Bumble Bee PIN
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Houston, TX
vintage pin. Engraved with "18K". The "HR" trademark (or hallmark) can also be found on the item. In
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Ruby Diamond Gold Bee Pin
Located in Berkeley, CA
Diamond encrusted Bee with captivating ruby eyes sits on your jacket lapel or on a stunning dress
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold Peridot White Diamonds Black Diamonds Unisex Brooch Bee Pin
$2,523
W 0.79 in L 0.79 in
18k Yellow Gold Peridot White Diamonds Black Diamonds Unisex Brooch Bee Pin
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
wings, symbolizing the flowers they grace. Details : Rossella Ugolini bee pin brooch handcrafted in 18k
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Peridot, Black Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Herbert Rosenthal Sapphire and Diamond Bee Pin
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Bethesda, MD
This exquisite bee pin by Herbert Rosenthal showcases masterful craftsmanship in 18 karat gold
Category
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Mid century bee pin brooches in 18k gold and garnet, insect brooch, Italy
Located in PARIS, FR
Bee pin brooches in 18 karat gold. Set of three small bees, each with a cabochon garnet eye. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Brooches
Materials
Garnet, 18k Gold
18K 750 Natural White Diamond with Kunzite stone Bee Pin/Brooch/Pendant
$4,760
H 0.63 in W 1.89 in L 1.7 in
18K 750 Natural White Diamond with Kunzite stone Bee Pin/Brooch/Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Kunzite Brooch Total Item Weight: 20.6 Grams Metals and Materials: 18k Gold Dimensions
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Kunzite, 18k Gold
Vintage Herbert Rosenthal 18K Gold 2.77ct Diamond Emerald Large Bumble Bee PIN
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Houston, TX
: 11.13 grams Handmade HERBERT ROSENTHAL 18K white & yellow gold, diamond and emerald vintage pin
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Bumble Bee Brooch - 18k Round .84ctw Insect Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Enamel Gold Plique-a-jour Bee Pin
Located in New York, NY
This is an adorable 18k yellow and white gold enamel plique-a-jour bee pin. The pin is adorned with
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Opal Diamond Ruby Antique Style Honey Bee 18K Yellow White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A diamond bee brooch, in the form of a bumble bee in flight, the delicately flying wings, domed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Herbert Rosenthal 18k Gold 0.85ctw Diamond w/ Ruby Eyes Bee Fly Pin Brooch
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Montclair, NJ
wing) Overall Height: 25.9mm (1") Thickness: 11.9mm Backing: Pin w/ Rotating Closure Stamp: HR - 18k
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond Turquoise Ruby Vintage Bee Brooch -Yellow Gold 18k Rd .80ctw Pin
By Cartier
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Hinged Pin and Whale Tail Clasp Theme: Bumble Bee, Insect, Nature Features: Textured Detailing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Herbert Rosenthal HR 18k Gold Diamond Bee Pin Brooch Ruby Eyes 11.4g 1" Large
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Northbrook, IL
This intricate brooch by Herbert Rosenthal is a captivating piece. Crafted from 18k yellow and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Emerald and Diamond Bee Brooch Pin Set in 18k Yellow and White Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful handcrafted emerald and diamond bee brooch in 18 karat white and yellow gold. The
Category
2010s British Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair South Sea Pearl Diamond 18K Gold Bumble Bee Brooch Pins Fine Estate Jewelry
$6,500
H 1.2 in W 0.8 in
Pair South Sea Pearl Diamond 18K Gold Bumble Bee Brooch Pins Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Two Elegant & Finely detailed vintage Bumble Bee pins, each set with approximately 0.3747ctw in G
Category
1990s Modernist Brooches
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 0.80 cttw Sapphire And Diamond Bee Pin In 18k Yellow Gold & Enamel Wings
$2,650
W 0.75 in L 1 in
Vintage 0.80 cttw Sapphire And Diamond Bee Pin In 18k Yellow Gold & Enamel Wings
Located in Chicago, IL
This pin is made of 18k yellow gold and weighs 3.10 DWT (approx. 4.82 grams). It contains 15 round
Category
Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18k Yellow Gold 0.60 Round Vivid Red Ruby Detailed Bee Insect Fly Pin Brooch
$1,498
H 0.84 in W 0.91 in
18k Yellow Gold 0.60 Round Vivid Red Ruby Detailed Bee Insect Fly Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (18) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong & Pave Set - Vivid
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Cut Green Emerald & Diamond Vintage Inspired Antique Style Bee Pin Brooch
$7,000
W 1.15 in L 1.7 in
Oval Cut Green Emerald & Diamond Vintage Inspired Antique Style Bee Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
bee brooch is buzzing with elegance. Made in 18k white gold and adorned with an approximately 1.77
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Carved Coral & Pearls Detailed Flower Bee Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Width: 35.4mm (1.3") Backing: Pin w/ Rotating Closure Stamp: Italy - 18K Condition: Vintage. Shows some
Category
20th Century Italian Brooches
Materials
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bee Brooch Pin Blue Sapphire Pearl Diamond Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This pearl and diamond bee brooch features a South Sea pearl of 17.5mm diameter. The flexible wings
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Sap...
Vintage Diamond, Black Onyx and Green Emerald Bumble Bee Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Diamond, Black Onyx with Emerald Eyes Brooch Pin. Hand set with 0.30tcw
Category
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bee Brooch Pin Blue Sapphire Pearl Diamond Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The bee brooch features a large South Sea pearl of 17.5mm diameter. The wings are set with custom
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Sap...
Bee Brooch Pin Golden Pearl Yellow Sapphire Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter
$15,200
W 1.75 in L 1.75 in
Bee Brooch Pin Golden Pearl Yellow Sapphire Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The bee brooch features a golden pearl of 17.5mm diameter. The slightly flexible wings are set with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphir...
Bee Brooch Pin Diamonds Tahitian Pearl Pink Sapphire Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This bee brooch features a splendid Tahitian pearl of 15.5mm diameter. The wings are set with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Black Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Pearl, Diamond...
South Sea Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Bumble Bee Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Bumble Bee pin, set with approximately 0.50ctw in G/VS diamonds, enhancing the wings and
Category
2010s Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Bee Brooch Pin Heart Shape Blue Sapphire Diamonds Pearl Design by Ella Gafter
$17,900
W 1.25 in L 1.5 in
Bee Brooch Pin Heart Shape Blue Sapphire Diamonds Pearl Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The bee brooch features a fine, large South Sea pearl of 17.5mm diameter. The wings are set with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Crystal, Pearl, Sapphire,...
Bee Brooch with Square Yellow Sapphires, Diamonds, Ruby Eyes in 18k Yellow Gold
$13,800
W 1.37 in L 1.25 in
Bee Brooch with Square Yellow Sapphires, Diamonds, Ruby Eyes in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Pre owned vintage estate 18K yellow gold sapphire bee pin. The body of the bee has 67 invisibly
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Recent Sales
Tiffany & Co. Bee Gold Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Naples, FL
18K Yellow Gold Tiffany & Co. Bee Brooch, With Two Rubies, Circa 1980's.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold
Enamel and Diamond Bee Pin
Unavailable
Enamel and Diamond Bee Pin
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat yellow gold and sterling silver enamel bee pin consisting of single cut diamonds with an
Category
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Hammerman Brothers Ruby Gold Bee Brooch Pin
Unavailable
Hammerman Brothers Ruby Gold Bee Brooch Pin
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in Naples, FL
This Hammerman Brothers pin is made up of 18k yellow gold. The eyes of the bee are 1.6mm rubies
Category
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Two 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Bee Pins Handcrafted
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, beautifully 18k yellow gold and diamond handcrafted bee pins - classic. Larger bee has
Category
20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
T. Foster & Co. Enamel and Diamond Bee Motif Pin
By T. Foster & Co.
Located in Yardley, PA
18 karat yellow and white gold bee pin with black onyx eyes and a cabochon emerald nose. 20 round
Category
Early 2000s American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Rosenthal Diamond Bee Pin
By Rosenthal
Located in Chicago, IL
18K yellow gold Rosenthal diamond bee pin, prong set with 19 full cut round diamonds weighing
Category
1990s American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Rosenthal Diamond Gold Bee Pin with Ruby Eyes
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Chicago, IL
Rosenthal 18K yellow gold diamond bee pin set with 19 full cut round diamonds weighing 1.97cts and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Ruby, White Diamond, Yellow Gold
4.00 Carat H, VS White and Yellow Gold Bee Pin
Located in Naples, FL
18k White and Yellow Gold Bee Pin. It has 41 Diamonds H, VS In Color and Clarity Weighing
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Herbert Rosenthal 18 Karat Diamond and Ruby Bumble Bee Brooch Pin
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage 18K yellow and white gold diamond bumble bee large brooch pin by Herbert Rosenthal. There
Category
Vintage 1970s American Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold Pink Tourmaline, Black and Yellow Diamond Enamel Bee Lapel Pin
Located in Hong Kong, APAC - East Asia
The Bee Pin is a luxe representation of one of nature’s most community-oriented insects., it is a
Category
2010s Brooches
Materials
Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Intini Jewels 0.63 Diamond Mosquito Bee 18 Karat Gold Diamond Pin Insect Brooch
Unavailable
W 0.99 in D 0.4 in L 0.91 in
Intini Jewels 0.63 Diamond Mosquito Bee 18 Karat Gold Diamond Pin Insect Brooch
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Breathtaking and spectacular bee or mosquito brooch modeled in the shape of an insect, 0.63 carats
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Diamond Enamel Bee Brooch Pin
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage 18K Gold Diamond Enamel Bee Brooch Pin Marked: ITALY 18K Approximate Dimensions: 5.7 cm
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Retro Diamond Bee Pin
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A charming little adornment, rendered in 18k gold. Finely details, the bee is set with one old mine
Category
Vintage 1940s Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rosenthal Diamond-Set Bee Pin
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, Herbert Rosenthal, 18k, New York. This charming bee pin by Herbert Rosenthal is set
Category
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Cartier Ruby Diamond Bee Pin
By Cartier
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1980s, 18k, Cartier. Always in style, bee pins are classic fashion at its fanciful best. This
Category
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Herbert Rosenthal Diamond Bee Pin
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, Herbert Rosenthal, 18k, New York. This charming bee pin by Herbert Rosenthal is set
Category
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Herbert Rosenthal Diamond Bee Pin
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, by Herbert Rosenthal, 18k, New York. This charming bee pin by Herbert Rosenthal is set
Category
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald diamond Gold Bee Pin
Located in Miami, FL
18 Karat Yellow Gold Bee Pin Containing 5 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, F Color, VS Clarity, and 14
Category
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Diamond Bee Brooch Pin Set
Located in Miami, FL
Enchanting Bee Brooch Pin set featuring two bees intricately crafted in 18 karat yellow and white
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Estate Herbert Rosenthal 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bee Pin
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Estate Herbert Rosenthal 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bee Pin. This beautiful Herbert
Category
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.98ctw Ruby Diamond Bee Bug Brooch 18k Yellow Gold Pin
Located in McLeansville, NC
Treatment - Routinely Enhanced Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 6.6 Grams Stamps: 18k HR (Herbert Rosenthal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Rosenthal Bee Pin
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Dallas, TX
18 K Yellow Gold Rosenthal Diamond Bee Pin 3/4 CTW
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Rosenthal 4.50 Ct. Diamond Bee Pin in 18K Gold
By Rosenthal
Located in Houston, TX
A Mid-Century Rosenthal 18K yellow gold oversized bee pin with a prong-set diamond body and ruby
Category
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Rosenthal Ruby Diamond Gold Bee Pin
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in South Pasadena, CA
is half the fun. Genuine estate Rosenthal bee pin mounted in 18 karat gold and set with ruby eyes
Category
Vintage 1970s American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Golden Bee Pin
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This life-like golden bee will buzz his way into your jewel box and bring much joy! Whether you pin
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Lively Opal Diamond Gold Bee Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This colorful bee pin brooch f is crafted in solid 18K gold. The wings are adorned with 56 round
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Yellow Diamond and Ruby Bee Pin
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
This one-of-a kind yellow diamond and ruby bee pin is small enough to be subtle, yet sure to get
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Retro 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond Bee Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Retro 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond Bee Pin. This gorgeous bee pin is
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Enamel Bee Pin Brooch c. 1990s
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite Cartier bumble bee pin brooch, crafted in 18K yellow gold. This charming piece
Category
1990s French Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Sapphire and Diamond Bee Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning Bee brooch pin is intricately crafted in 18 Karat yellow gold with wings adorned with
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Herbert Rosenthal Diamond Gold Bee Pin Brooch
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Bee Pin Brooch by Herbert Rosenthal. With 19 round brilliant cut diamonds
Category
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rosenthal Ruby Diamond Gold Large Bee Pin
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Dallas, TX
This amazing large bee pin features 2.3 ctw. (F-G Color and VS2-Clarity) of diamonds with fine
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Herbert Rosenthal Diamond Set Gold Bee Pin
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, Herbert Rosenthal, 18k, New York. This charming bee pin by Herbert Rosenthal is set
Category
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Herbert Rosenthal Emerald Diamond Gold Bee Pin
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, Herbert Rosenthal, New York City. This charming bee pin by Herbert Rosenthal is
Category
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Materials
Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Herbert Rosenthal Ruby Diamond Gold Bee Pin
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, Herbert Rosenthal, New York City. This charming bee pin by Herbert Rosenthal is
Category
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Materials
Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Estate 18K Yellow Gold Burmese Sapphire and Diamond Bumble Bee Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Estate 18K Yellow Gold Burmese Sapphire and Diamond Bumble Bee Pin. This gorgeous
Category
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
c1990 Cartier Bee Pin Emerald Brooch Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Signed Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Finley detailed Cartier bee pin crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1990) Small cabochon cut emerald
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Herbert Rosenthal Diamond-Set Gold Bee Pin
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, Herbert Rosenthal, 18k, New York. This charming bee pin by Herbert Rosenthal is set
Category
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.10 Carat Diamonds Rubies Gold Bee Pin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful and fun Bee pin made in 18k yellow gold. The pin is made with ruby and diamond accents
Category
1990s Unknown Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond and Ruby Bee Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Retro 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond and Ruby Bee Pin. This gorgeous bee pin is
Category
Vintage 1930s Unknown Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Pair of Van Cleef & Arpels Bee Pins
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
A rare pair of bee pins, by Van Cleef and Arpels set with rubies, sapphires, diamonds and turquoise
Category
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Bumble Bee Brooch Pin Diamond Wings Vintage 18k Gold Estate Insect Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage diamond bumble bee brooch, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Round
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Erwin Pearl Coral and Chrysoprase Bee Pin
By Erwin Pearl
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
jewelry in the 1950's and 1960's. This wonderful bee pin is right up there with the amusing designs made
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Materials
Chrysophrase, Coral, 18k Gold
Herbert Rosenthal 18k Yellow Gold Round White Diamond & Blue Sapphire Bee Pin
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Montgomery, AL
Herbert Rosenthal 18k Yellow Gold Blue Sapphires And Round Diamond Bee Pin 5.5 Grams Round Blue
Category
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Herbert Rosenthal 18k Yellow Gold Round White Diamond & Red Ruby Bee Pin
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Montgomery, AL
Herbert Rosenthal 18k Yellow Gold Red Ruby And Round Diamond Bee Pin 6.3 Grams Round Red Rubies
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Antique Ruby Diamond Pearl Gold Bee Brooch Pin
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Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Enamel Bee Pin c.1990s w/Certificate
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Rosenthal Yellow Gold and Gem Set Bee Pin
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980 Herbert Rosenthal 18K Yellow Gold Bee pin, measuring 1 inch from wing tip to tip and 3/4
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Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Herbert Rosenthal Sapphire & Diamond Bee Pin in Gold
By Herbert Rosenthal
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Diamond Bee 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Pin
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in Miami, FL
Enchanting Bee brooch pin crafted in 18k Yellow Gold, showcasing 2 round brilliant cut diamond eyes
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Bee Brooch Pin Set in 18k Yellow and White Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful handcrafted ruby and diamond bee brooch in 18 karat white and yellow gold. The bee
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2010s British Modern Brooches
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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Erwin Pearl Lapis-Lazuli and Chrysoprase Bee Pin
By Erwin Pearl
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Emerald and Diamond Bee Pin, Signed Henry Rosenthal
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Impressive Handmade Enamel Emerald Diamond Gold Bee Pin
Located in Cape May, NJ
This exquisite bee is sweeter than honey and eager to take up residence on your favorite jacket or
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches
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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Herbert Rosenthal Sapphire and Diamond-Set Gold Bee Pin
By Herbert Rosenthal
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Circa 1970s, 18k, Herbert Rosenthal, New York City. This charming bee pin by Herbert Rosenthal is
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Vintage 1970s American Brooches
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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Herbert Rosenthal HR Diamond Ruby Bee pin Brooch 18k Yellow Gold 6.1g ~1" wide
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Northbrook, IL
Elevate your collection with this stunning Herbert Rosenthal brooch. Crafted from 18k yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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18k Bee Pin For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the 18k bee pin you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect 18k bee pin may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A 18k bee pin from Herbert Rosenthal, Tiffany & Co. and Ella Gafter — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at a 18k bee pin featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and mixed cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a 18k bee pin, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a 18k Bee Pin?
The price for a 18k bee pin starts at $100 and tops out at $18,500 with these brooches, on average, selling for $2,750.
Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Finding the Right Brooches for You
Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like Gucci, Versace, Dior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step.
Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.
At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.
Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.
Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.
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