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Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bee Brooch
Located in New York, NY
intricately engraved gold wings. Two pop-eyed diamonds extend from the bee comprising the source of vision
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bee Brooch
Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bee Brooch
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W 1.4 in L 1.1 in
18K Rose Gold Diamonds Bee Brooch
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Diamonds Bee Brooch 42 Diamonds 0.16 CT 24 Fancy Diamonds 0.25CT 1 Pink Sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Rose 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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Antique 1670s French Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold

18 K yellow Gold bee brooch golden South Sea Pearl Diamond Emerald Ruby
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
of a ca 15mm golden South SeaPearl. The brooch is made in 18 K yellow Gold and measures approx. 32 mm
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 K white Gold bee brooch South Sea Pearl Diamond Rubyfancy Sapphire Tsavorite
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Tsavorites. The body consists of a ca 16mm white South SeaPearl. The brooch is made in 18 K white Gold and
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Rose Gold Pink Sapphire Diamonds Bee Brooch
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18 K Rose Gold Pink Sapphire Diamonds Bee Brooch 42 Diamonds 0.16 CT 1 Mandarin Garnet 0.74 CT 24
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

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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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Sabbadini Diamond & Ruby 18k Gold Bee Pin Brooch
By Sabbadini
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This eye-catching authentic bee brooch is by Italian designer Sabbadini, it is crafted from 18k
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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
This eye-catching authentic bee brooch is by Italian designer Sabbadini, it is crafted from 18k
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Rose Gold Pink Sapphire Diamond Bee Brooch
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Pink Sapphire Diamonds Bee Brooch 42 Diamonds 0.16 CT 24 Fancy Diamonds 0.25 CT 1
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold

18k White Gold, Pavé Setting Ruby Diamond Fly Bee Brooch
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
Amazing and original 18 Kt white gold bee or fly brooch with pavé setting white diamonds and rubby
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Herbert Rosenthal 2.00 Carat Diamond and 18k Gold Bee Brooch
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Delray Beach, FL
set ruby eyes. This 18K yellow and white gold brooch pin features a 3D life-like bee with a pin
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20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

18K Rose Gold Honey Bee Mixed Colored Diamond and Rubelite Brooch
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Honey Bee Mixed Colored Diamond and Rubelite Brooch 42 Mixed Colored Diamonds - 0.32
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Opal Diamond Ruby Antique Style Bee Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A diamond bee brooch, in the form of a bumble bee in flight, the delicately flying wings, domed
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds Gold Bee Brooch, Made in Italy
By Gilberto Cassola
Located in Valenza, AL
18 Kt Gold Bee Brooch with White Diamonds and Champagne Diamonds eyes. Handmade in our Atelier in
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2010s Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamonds Gold Bee Brooch, Made in Italy
Diamonds Gold Bee Brooch, Made in Italy
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H 0.4 in W 0.92 in L 0.89 in
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
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby And Emerald Bee brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.6 grams. Totally is diamond 1.65 ct. The diamond is has H
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Vintage 1980s European Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k 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
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Sapphire & Diamond Covered Fly Bee Insect Flexible Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (63) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Single Cut - Pave Set - H-K Color - VS2-I1
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18ct Gold Ruby & Diamond Bumble Bee Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Bumble Bee Brooch 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1950’s Absolutely Stunning Vintage Bumble Bee
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Mid-20th Century English Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Natural Turquoise Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold Bee Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 3-D 1950 18k yellow gold bee pin with all natural untreated gemstones. Turquoise matrix
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Vintage 1950s Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Pearl Bee and Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large pearl Bee and diamond brooch in 18-karat white gold. Gracefully spread over the wings are
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

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
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Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Bee Pin in 18K Yellow Gold
Diamond Bee Pin in 18K Yellow Gold
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W 1.13 in L 1 in
Ruby and Diamond Bee Brooch Pin Set in 18k Yellow and White Gold
Located in London, GB
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

Emerald and Diamond Bee Brooch Pin Set in 18k Yellow and White Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautiful handcrafted emerald and diamond bee brooch in 18 karat white and yellow gold. The
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2010s British Modern Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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
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1990s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Two-Tone Diamond Bee Brooch Pin
Two-Tone Diamond Bee Brooch Pin
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W 1.02 in D 0.45 in L 1.08 in
Herbert Rosenthal Iconic Yellow Gold and Diamond Bee Brooch
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 Herbert Rosenthal 18k Yellow Gold Bee Brooch, measuring 1 inch from Wing tip to tip 3/4
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Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond 0.86 Carat Bee Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A lovely designed 18 karat white gold bee brooch. The bee is crafted in a high polished white gold
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1990s Israeli Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Herbert Rosenthal Coral & Diamond Bee Brooch
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 18k gold bee brooch, by Rosenthal - one of the best of the 1970's - is a hard-to-find coral
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Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

18KT Yellow Gold Bee Brooch with Ruby 0.80Ct. & Diamond 0.49Ct
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
Classic 18 karat yellow gold bee brooch. This little bee is beautifully set with round brilliant
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1990s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Bee Brooch Pin Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in London, GB
A diamond bee brooch pin set in 18 karat white gold. This sweet and realistically detailed brooch
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1990s British Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Bee Brooch Pin Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Diamond Bee Brooch Pin Set in 18 Karat White Gold
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W 1.3 in D 0.75 in L 1.38 in
Sabbadini Invisible Set Ruby Diamond Emerald Gold Bee Brooch
By Sabbadini
Located in New York, NY
Adorable 18k yellow gold bee brooch, by Italian designer Sabbadini. Featuring invisible set rubies
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20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold

Ella Gafter Bee Pearl Diamonds Pin Brooch
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
diamonds are of top quality (G-F/VVS). The brooch is one-of-a-kind. It was handmade in 18 carat white gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Sapphir...

Ella Gafter Bee Pearl Diamonds Pin Brooch
Ella Gafter Bee Pearl Diamonds Pin Brooch
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W 1.75 in L 1.75 in
Pair South Sea Pearl Diamond 18K Gold Bumble Bee Brooch Pins Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
/VS diamonds, enhancing the wings and body, a 14.2mm Gold South Sea Pearl and two Ruby eyes; 18 Karat
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1990s Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Diamond and Sapphire Gold Bee Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Stylish finely detailed Diamond Bee with Sapphire Eyes Gold Brooch. Hand pave set
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Bee Brooch Pin
Located in Houston, TX
total weight in diamonds. It is set in 18 karat yellow and white gold. Wear alone or accessorize with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Whimsical 18k Yellow Gold Italian Diamond Set Honey Bee
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This fanciful Mid-20th Century Italian creation depicts a beautifully proportioned honey bee with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Whimsical 18k Yellow Gold  Italian Diamond Set Honey Bee
Whimsical 18k Yellow Gold  Italian Diamond Set Honey Bee
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H 0.38 in W 1 in L 0.94 in
18K Gold Yellow Sapphire Bee Pin
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Pre owned vintage estate 18K yellow gold sapphire bee pin. The body of the bee has 67 invisibly
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Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches

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

18K Gold Yellow Sapphire Bee Pin
18K Gold Yellow Sapphire Bee Pin
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W 1.37 in L 1.25 in
18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamond .74 Carat Bee Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A lovely designed 18 karat yellow and white gold bee brooch. The bee is crafted in a high polished
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1990s Israeli Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

French Art Nouveau Bee Pin Brooch Clip 18k Gold Insect Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A French Art Nouveau Bee pin brooch clip made in 18 karat gold and featuring colored gemstones and
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Vintage 1930s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Buccellati Enamel Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bee Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Buccellati bee brooch with hand engraved textured body, with applied translucent royal blue enamel
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1990s Italian Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bee Brooch with Sapphires
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
18 k gold hallmarked with fineness"750" 0,86 ct blue Sapphire for the body 0,13 ct diamonds for
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21st Century and Contemporary German Brooches

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Sapphire, 18k Gold

Bee Brooch with Sapphires
Bee Brooch with Sapphires
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W 0.99 in L 1.19 in
Diamond with Ruby Bee Brooch Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 0.34 carat with Ruby 0.01 carat Brooch set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.4 cm
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2010s Thai Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Ella Gafter Bee Pearl Diamond Sapphire Pin Brooch
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
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Ruby, Blue Sap...

18K Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire Bee Pin
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Pre owned vintage estate 18K yellow gold deep intense blue sapphire bee pin. The body of the bee
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Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Diamond Bee Brooch Pin in 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Gemstone: Diamond Metal Type: 18 Karat Yellow & White Gold Weight: grams
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Vintage 1950s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Brooche Two Bees with Tahiti Pearl and Diamond 18k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold brooch Two Bees on a twig, set with tahiti pearl and diamond total 0.60 carat – H/I
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2010s Dutch Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Bee Brooch Pearl
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This South Sea pearl and diamond bee brooch features a pearl of 17.5mm diameter. The wings are set
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Crystal,...

Ella Gafter Bee Brooch Pearl
Ella Gafter Bee Brooch Pearl
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W 1.25 in L 1.5 in
French Platinum and Diamond Bee Brooch Clip
Located in Hummelstown, PA
(approximate), bright and well matched, VS2 - SI1 range in clarity, I-J-K range in color, diamond below the
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Platinum

Yellow Sapphire with Diamond Bee Brooch Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Yellow Sapphire 6.97 carats with Diamond 0.69 carat Brooch set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width
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2010s Thai Contemporary Brooches

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Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Herbert Rosenthal 1960 Bee Brooch in 18kt Yellow Gold 2.34 Ctw Diamonds & Rubies
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Miami, FL
, brooches and pins with the use of 18 K gold, silver and precious stones. Rosenthal mostly specialized in
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Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Giovane Italy 18KT Gold, 4.27 Carat Emeralds and 1.53 Carat Diamond Bee Brooch
By Giovane
Located in New York, NY
workmanship. The 18 karat yellow gold bee is set with 4.72 carats of beaded emeralds and 1.53 carats of
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1990s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Bee Brooch Set in 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautiful sapphire and diamond bee brooch set in 18k yellow and white gold. The bee has been
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2010s British Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruby with Emerald and Diamond Bee Brooch Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.79 carats with Emerald 0.31 carat and Diamond 0.43 carat Brooch set in 18 Karat Gold
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2010s Thai Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Herbert Rosenthal Diamond and Ruby Bumble Bee Brooch Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
design. Crafted from luxurious 18 karat yellow gold, the brooch takes the form of a graceful bee, adorned
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ella Gafter Pearl Bee Pin Brooch
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
, clarity, and cut, F-G/VVS). The brooch is one-of-a-kind. It was handmade in 18 carat white and yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gol...

Ella Gafter Pearl Bee Pin Brooch
Ella Gafter Pearl Bee Pin Brooch
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W 1.25 in L 1.5 in
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
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2010s Modern Brooches

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Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Herbert Rosenthal Diamond and Ruby 3D Bee Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
personality! Type: Brooch Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Natural Diamonds: 2.58 ctw Diamond cut: Round Brilliant
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Vintage 1960s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k 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
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1960s Ruby Diamond Gold Bee Pin
1960s Ruby Diamond Gold Bee Pin
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W 1.38 in Dm 0.63 in L 1 in
Chaumet Paris 1960 Jeweled Bee Brooch 18Kt Yellow Gold with 1.14 Ctw in Diamonds
By Chaumet
Located in Miami, FL
A jeweled bee brooch designed by Chaumet. A vintage beautiful Brooch, created in Paris France by
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Vintage 1960s French Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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18k Gold Diamond Bee Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 18k gold diamond bee brooch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 353 vintage or 82 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect 18k gold diamond bee brooch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A 18k gold diamond bee brooch from Herbert Rosenthal, Tiffany & Co. and Sabbadini — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. 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 brilliant cut and square cut alternatives. When shopping for a 18k gold diamond bee brooch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 18k Gold Diamond Bee Brooch?

The price for a 18k gold diamond bee brooch starts at $100 and tops out at $50,003 with these brooches, on average, selling for $3,495.

Finding the Right brooches for You

Antique and vintage brooches, which are decorative jewels traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

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.

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 on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.