Gilt Black Enamel Ladybug Beetle Brooch with Crystal Accents By St. John, 1990s
By St. John
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '90s - 1.25" x 1" - Gold plated - Black enamel - Clear crystal details - By St. John (signed on verso) - Circa 1990...
Sold|$1,280
Antique Rock Crystal Bug Pin
Located in Baltimore, MD
Fantastic Victorian foiled rock crystal beetle brooch set in silver. The wonderful colors shimmer
Rock Crystal, Silver
Sold|$5,420
Diamond Gold King Beetle Pendant-Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A mighty beetle with a diamond studded horn! This unique piece features 4.44 carats of round cut
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman 1880 Etruscan Revival Mechanical Scarab Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Opals
Located in Miami, FL
Etruscan revival mechanical beetle brooch. Fabulous antique piece, created in Rome Italy in the
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Bohemian Garnet Scarab Beetle Bug Insect Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely wonderful and rare antique Victorian Scarab Beetle Insect Brooch Pin set with
Garnet, Silver, Vermeil, Gilt Metal
Large Vermeil and Silver Articulated Diamond Sapphire Beetle Bug Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Large and impressive Beetle Form Brooch Pendant, measuring 2 1/4 inches in length X 1 1/4 inches
Diamond, Sapphire, Vermeil, Silver
Large Vermeil and Silver Articulated Diamond Sapphire Beetle Bug Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Large and impressive Beetle Form Brooch Pendant, measuring 2 1/4 inches in length X 1 1/4 inches
Diamond, Sapphire, Vermeil, Silver
Vintage Oversized Flying Beetle Bug Brooch With Crystal Rhinestones, 1980s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 2.25" x 3.25" - Gold and rhodium plated - Crystal rhinestone accents - Circa 1980s - Estate acquired - Excellent vintage condition
Antique Egyptian Revival Gold Filled Scarab Brooch with Real Beetle Shells
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique gold filled scarab brooch. Consisting of 2 real scarab beetles prong-set on a bar
Gold-filled
Sold|$1,350
Victorian Amethyst and Seed Pearl Beetle
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Amythest and Seed Pearl Beetle from the mid 19th Century set in vermeil silver. 2 large
Amethyst, Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Antique 10K Gold & Real Scarab Beetle Etruscan Revival Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique gold & scarab beetle shell stick pin. In 10 karat yellow gold. Prong-set with a
10k Gold
14K Gold & Matrix Turquoise Cabochon Figural Bug or Beetle Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage gold & turquoise pin. In 14 karat yellow gold. In the form of a six legged insect with a bezel-set matrix turquoise cabochon as the bug's body. Simply a wonderful, ...
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Edwardian 3 Carat Diamond 2 Carat Sapphire 3.5 Carat Spinel Beetle Pin
Located in New York, NY
Discover the exquisite charm of our Edwardian Style Beetle Pin, featuring a stunning combination of
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold
Vintage 14K Gold, Enamel, and Seed Pearl Figural Beetle Lapel or Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
gold. In the form of a large beetle. With a green and black enamel shell and seed pearl accents to
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Sold|$770
Christian Dior Beetle Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
1980's Vintage Christian Dior Beetle Brooch An exceptionally-rare vintage beetle brooch by
Sold|$770
Christian Dior Vintage Beetle Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
1980's Vintage Christian Dior Beetle Brooch An exceptionally-rare vintage beetle brooch by
Gigantic Rhinestone & Turquoise Enamel Beetle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This gigantic beetle brooch will definitely catch everyone's attention! It is designed with large
Victorian Gold and Diamond Enamel Beetle Brooch, Circa 1900s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian beetle brooch with incredible enamel detail! The brooch is 14 karat yellow gold (but with
Diamond, 14k Gold
1950s Cartier London Lapis Lazuli Coral and Emerald Beetle Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, GB
A 1950’s Cartier Lapis Lazuli and Coral Beetle Brooch. This rare and charming brooch has a Lapis
Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Sold|$37,237
Shaun Leane Tsavorite Diamond Gold Beetle Brooch
By Shaun Leane
Located in London, GB
A completely unique 18ct gold, diamond and tsavorite Beetle brooch by British jewellery designer
Black Diamond, Tsavorite, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Pearl Ruby Diamond Enamel 18 Carat Yellow Gold Beetle Brooch
Located in Paris, FR
A beautiful yellow gold beetle brooch with enamel shell, set with a pearl, diamonds and two rubies
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique French Scarab Beetle Brooch Art Nouveau, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
beetle brooch was made during the Victorian era, Circa 1900. The wonderful brooch displays a stunning
Silver
Sold|$4,171
Victorian Silver Beetle Brooch
Located in Principaute De Monaco, MC
Victorian silver brooch from the 19th century representing a beetle. The body of the item opens up
Silver
Sold|$1,400
Diamond Gold Beetle Brooch
Located in Tampa, FL
An 18K yellow gold beetle estate brooch featuring .50ct. apx. T.W. of round brilliant diamonds. The
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$12,000
Big Beautful Beetle Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This platinum and gold beetle has so much beautiful detail! He is covered all over with rose cut
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
An 18k yellow gold, enamel and Diamond beetle brooch by Marco Rigoni.
Located in KERKRADE, NL
An 18k yellow gold, vari-colored enamel and Diamond beetle brooch by Marco Rigoni. Total Diamond
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Sold|$1,000
Iradj Moini Jewelled Beetle Brooch
By Iradj Moini
Located in Toronto, ON
Iradj Moini beetle bug brooch. Decorated with shell, rhinestones and amethyst eyes. Excellent.
A Gold, Rose Diamond & Labradorite Stag Beetle Brooch
Located in London, GB
A very well made model, the Stag Beetle holding a Pearl "egg". The Brooch is in 18kt Gold with a
Diamond, Labradorite, 18k Gold
An Antique Rock Crystal and Gold Beetle Brooch
Located in London, GB
which is missing but it still gives good colour from most angles. The Beetles body is 18k Gold and all
Crystal, 18k Gold
A 3.84 Carat Pink Sapphire & Diamond Bug, Beetle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An excellent -- and undoubtedly adorable -- personality piece, this brooch features nearly 100 pink
White Diamond, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Garnet Paste Silver Gold Gilt Scarab Beetle Brooch
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
An exquisite antique Art Nouveau brooch from the Victorian era depicting a wonderful Scarab Beetle
Garnet, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Beetle Paste Garnet Brooch Silver, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This unusual antique Victorian beetle brooch is, Circa 1880. The wonderful brooch is adorned in
Garnet, Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Glass Cabochon Sterling Silver Beetle, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This striking beetle brooch is set with three glorious glass cabochons. The deep red body is
Sterling Silver
Rose Cut Diamond, Ruby Vermeil Silver Beetle Articulated Brooch-Pendant
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
Beetle form brooch pendant, set with rose cut diamonds totaling approximately 2 Carats and further
Diamond, Ruby, Vermeil, Silver
Fosilized Beetle Pin
Located in New York, NY
A 15K beetle disk pin.
Sold|$1,100
BUCCELLATI Very Sweet Beetle Pin
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Atlanta, GA
patina of a silver leaf with a gold beetle attached.
Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Sold|$4,000
Verdura Gemstone Gold Beetle Pin
By Verdura
Located in Greenwich, CT
Beetle pin, with cabochon-cut rhodonite hololith head and cabochon-cut unakite body, as well as
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fabulous Emerald Ruby Diamond Gold Beetle Pin
Located in Chicago, IL
Fabulous 18K white gold beetle pin, set with 20 cabochon rubys, 28 cabochon emeralds, and 47 round
Emerald, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Etruscan Revival Gold Pin with Scarab Beetle Micro Mosaic circa 1850
Located in Paris, FR
beetle on a white backgroung. Work from the 19th century, circa 1850, etruscan revival. Weight: 4,30 g
18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold, Platinum Black Onyx Enamel Beetle Brooch
Located in Dallas, TX
An expertly crafted black onyx beetle embellished with bezel set rubies, white and blue enamel
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Sold|$400
Antique French Bug Brooch
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Late 1800s early 1900s marked French black green glass gold wash beetle brooch. Gripoix-style
Circa 1880 Victorian Tiger's Eye Beetle Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian brooch in the form of a beetle, the body made from carved tiger’s eye, with enamel
Diamond, Tiger's Eye, Silver
Antique Georgian Garnet Beetle Pin Cut Steel Legs, circa 1780
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This beautiful Georgian Insect pin is displaying a fabulous large Garnet Beetle that is encrusted
Garnet, Cut Steel
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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