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Ella Gafter Pearl Bee Pin Brooch
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
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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
Ruby Bee Pin Brooch 14KT yellow gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Natural ruby pin in 14KT yellow gold, stunning brooch with vivid rubies! METAL: 14KT yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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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

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Emerald, 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

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

Assil 18k TT Gold Diamond Emerald Sapphire & Ruby Set of 3 Bee Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Width: 27.5mm (1 in) Backing: Dual Pin w/ Rotating Closure Condition: Original finish & patina preserved
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

Mid Century 18 Karat Gold Diamond Ruby Blue Plique A Jour Enamel Bee Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a Mid Century bee shape pin brooch crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1950. The piece features
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Mid-20th Century Italian Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Enamel

Herbert Rosenthal 1960 Bee Brooch in 18kt Yellow Gold 2.34 Ctw Diamonds & Rubies
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Miami, FL
Large bee pin-brooch designed by Herbert Rosenthal. Herbert Rosenthal's fame in the jewelry world
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Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 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
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

Important bee brooch pin diamond pave brooch 18KT
Located in Jupiter, FL
Bee brooch made with stunning diamonds in 18KT gold. Pave style diamonds sparkle like no other
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Yellow Gold Ruby Bee Fly Brooch Pin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Bee/Fly Brooch Pin. This super sweet little bug will add sparkle to any
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Early 2000s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Ruby Bee Fly Brooch Pin
Yellow Gold Ruby Bee Fly Brooch Pin
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H 0.81 in W 0.71 in
Ella Gafter Bee Brooch Pin 17mm Pearl
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This bee brooch features a golden pearl of 17mm diameter. The flexible wings are set with custom
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

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

Ella Gafter Bee Brooch Pin 17mm Pearl
Ella Gafter Bee Brooch Pin 17mm Pearl
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W 1.75 in L 1.75 in
Ella Gafter Bee Pearl Diamonds Pin Brooch
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This golden pearl and diamond bee brooch features a pearl of 17.5mm diameter. The flexible wings
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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
Ella Gafter Pearl Bee Sapphire Brooch Pin
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This pearl and diamond bee brooch features a South Sea pearl of 17.5mm diameter. The wings are set
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Pearl Bee Sapphire Brooch Pin
Ella Gafter Pearl Bee Sapphire Brooch Pin
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W 1.25 in L 1.5 in
Emerald Bee Brooch Pin 14KT yellow gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Emerald Gold Brooch in 14KT yellow gold, pretty green brooch pin! METAL: 14KT yellow gold Grams
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Swarovski Bee Brooch "Jeweler's Collection" Crystal Gold Bumble Bee Pin 1980s
By Swarovski
Located in Wallkill, NY
Bumble Bee. She measures 2.33 inches or / 59.39 mm top to bottom 2.63 inches or/ 66.93mm wide. This is
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Vintage 1980s Austrian Brooches

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Gilt Metal

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

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

Novelty Bee Pin w Cultured Pearl & Diamonds Bumble Bee Brooch in 14 Karat Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This novelty bee brooch has two genuine cultured pearls with diamonds in the eyes. It is created
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2010s American Contemporary Brooches

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k 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

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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
18 Karat Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Bee Brooch Pin
Located in Houston, TX
This sweet bumble bee brooch features 0.48 carat total weight in blue sapphires and 0.36 carat
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

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

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

Butterfly and Bee Insect Brooch Pins Hardstone Intaglio Rock Crystal Antique
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful and rare pair of antique Butterfly and Bee Insect Brooch Pins. These extraordinary
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches

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Rock Crystal, Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Silver

Sterling Silver Gold Vermeil Green Swarovski Crystal Bee Wasp Pin Brooch
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite pin, featuring a pave green-crystal sterling silver bee. This is definitely a bold
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20th Century American Retro Brooches

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Emerald, Crystal, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate

Big Blue Sapphire Bumble Bee Brooch Pin in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Houston, TX
This Big Blue Sapphire Bumble Bee Brooch enhances your attire and is perfect for adding a touch of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Brooches

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Herbert Rosenthal Large Bee Diamond Pin Brooch Rare Find 1.55 Carats
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Jupiter, FL
Absolutely stunning, excellent condition diamond brooch made in 18KT yelllow & white gold by
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Antique Mid-18th Century Contemporary Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage style rose cut Diamond garnet Sterling silver Bee Brooch pin
Located in Delhi, DL
This Gorgeous Garnet Diamond brooch is a unique handcrafted art. It brings back the memory of the
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2010s Asian Early Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Sterling Silver

SWAROVSKI Crystal Bumble Bee Insect Bug Brooch Pin Never Worn 1980s
By Swarovski
Located in Wallkill, NY
Petite Swarovski Crystal Bee. Earlier piece Hallmarked S.A.L. This measures approx. 31.27 mm or
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Vintage 1980s American Brooches

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Gilt Metal

Vintage Tahitian South Sea Pearl and Diamond Bumble Bee Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Fabulous Vintage Bumble Bee Brooch, 1.00tcw Hand set Diamonds, enhancing the
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

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Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White 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
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Joan Rivers Green Crystal Bee Wasp Pin Brooch in Gold, Classics Collection
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite pin, featuring a pave green-crystal gold plated bee. Hallmarks: Joan Rivers
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20th Century Brooches

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Crystal

Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Bumble Bee Brooch - 18k Round .84ctw Insect Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
): .12ctw Cut: Round Color: Red Total Carats: .84ctw Style: Brooch Theme: Bumble Bee, Insect Features
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage style Rose cut Diamond Gemstones Sterling silver Queen Bee Brooch pin
Located in Delhi, DL
This Gorgeous Queen Bee Diamond Sapphire brooch is a unique handcrafted art. It brings back the
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2010s Asian Early Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

1950s Diamond Bee Brooch Pin in 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
: It features 0.40 carat Diamond in a very life like bee made of high contrast 18 karat yellow & White
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Vintage 1950s Contemporary Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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
Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Bee Pins
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New Orleans, LA
whimsical bees. Encrusted with glittering white diamonds, two pins feature vivid green cabochon emeralds
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20th Century French Retro Brooches

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Bee Pins
Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Bee Pins
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W 1 in L 1.25 in
Vintage 18k Gold Sapphire & Diamond Covered Fly Bee Insect Flexible Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
- Deep Blue Color - 2.2mm (approx.) Material: Solid 18k White Gold w/ 14k White Gold Pin Total Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

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
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches

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Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Vintage Art Nouveau Style Bee Brooch Pin Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A vintage Art Nouveau style bee brooch pin set in 18 karat yellow gold. Designed in yellow gold
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Retro Brooches

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Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold 1.40ctw Round Ruby Detailed Textured Fly Bee Insect Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an incredibly detailed pin/brooch that was crafted from solid 14k yellow gold. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k 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

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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
Asch Grossbardt Dia Lapis Malachite Onyx Bee Brooch Yellow Gold 14k Insect Pin
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Black Natural Coral Color: Orangey Red Total Carats: .30ctw Style: Brooch Fastening Type: Hinged Pin
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Malachite, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Gold Bee Pin 14KT yellow gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Diamond and Ruby bangle bracelet in 14KT yellow gold, beautiful and comfortable! METAL: 14KT yellow gold Grams:7.64 Item24000003 afa WHAT YOU GET AT STAMPAR JEWELERS: Stampar Jewel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Materials

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

Vintage style Rose cut Diamond Sterling silver ruby emerald Pearl Bee Brooch pin
Located in Delhi, DL
This Gorgeous Queen Bee Diamond Sapphire brooch is a unique handcrafted art. It brings back the
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2010s Asian Early Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Sterling Silver

Bees Diamond and Red Stone Gold Pins
Located in Geneva, CH
Stylized Bees Diamond baguette cut and Red Stone on yellow Gold Pins. Circa 1970. Size: 0.59 x
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Vintage 1970s British Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Gold

Jeweled 14 Karat Gold Bee Pin Duo
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Create "buzz" with this adorable complementing pair of colorful jeweled bee pins. A perfect
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

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

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
Large Vintage 14k TT Gold 3.0ctw Round Diamond Covered Fly Bee Insect Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely magnificent vintage brooch that was crafted from solid 14 yellow and
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Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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
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1990s Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Diamond Bee Pin
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow and white gold diamond "Bee" pin, containing 60 round full cut diamonds of very fine
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Diamond Bee Pin
14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Diamond Bee Pin
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W 1.38 in D 0.44 in L 1.19 in
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
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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
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Vintage 1970s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Ruby, White Diamond, 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
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Emerald Bee Pin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: H Clarity: SI1 Emerald: 20 round cut = 0.40cttw Dimensions: pin measures 18 x 16mm Weight: 2.44
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Emerald Bee Pin
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Emerald Bee Pin
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Dm 0.63 in L 0.71 in
Circa 1950s Sapphire Bee Pin in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Circa: 1950s Metal Type: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Weight: 2.3 grams Dimensions: approximately 0.75 inch x 0.75 inch Sapphires: All natural Round Brilliant Deep Blue
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Brooches

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Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Circa 1950s Sapphire Bee Pin in 14 Karat Gold
Circa 1950s Sapphire Bee Pin in 14 Karat Gold
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W 0.75 in L 0.75 in
Sapphire and Diamond Bee Pin in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Circa: 1980 Metal Type: 14 karat yellow gold Weight: 5.3 grams Length: 0.75in Length Diamond Details: Carat: 0.10 carat total weight Cut: Round Color: G-H Clarity: VS-SI Sapphire ...
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

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Bee Pin Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate bee pin brooch for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 549 vintage or 66 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a bee pin brooch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing bee pin brooch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Herbert Rosenthal, Tiffany & Co. and Chaumet each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A bee pin brooch of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring diamond, from our inventory of 300, is particularly popular. 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 mixed cut alternatives. When shopping for a bee pin brooch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Bee Pin Brooch?

The price for a bee pin brooch starts at $73 and tops out at $19,000 with these brooches, on average, selling for $2,149.

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.

Questions About Bee Pin Brooch
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Brooch pins are beautiful pieces of jewelry with a sharpened metal wire on the reverse that adheres to garments. Traditionally, people wore pins and brooches on clothing such as skirts, sweaters, jackets, shirts, and hats. Brooches were used to hold garments together in the past. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage brooch pins.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    Yes, a brooch is a pin. A pin is the general term for an accessory designed to slide through fabric and stay in place with the help of a fastener. A brooch is the term for a decorative pin. The word pin can also refer to a functional accessory that has no decorative embellishments. As a result, not all pins are brooches, but all brooches are pins. Explore a diverse assortment of brooches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Brooch pins are usually called brooches or pins. The practice of wearing pins dates back to the Bronze Age. At the time, people referred to a pin as a fibula. Its purpose was to fasten clothing. Shop a range of brooch pins on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The main difference between pins and brooches is style. Both items slide through fabrics and secure in the back with some type of fastener. Brooches are always decorative, but some pins are made only to secure materials together or to hold a garment in place. All brooches are pins, but not all pins are brooches. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of brooches.