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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 the wings
0,13 ct Tsavorites in the eyes
size: approx 30 x 25 mm
weight: 7 grams
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Bee Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning vintage brooch by Christian Dior, golden bee with orange crystals
Condition : excellent
Category
20th Century French Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Sapphire, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Crystal,...
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
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
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Black Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gol...
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
Category
1990s American Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bee Brooch
Located in New York, NY
the natural world based on the insects' jurisdiction alone.
This tiny bee brooch boasts a voluptuous
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby & Diamond bee brooch 18KT gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Untreared rubies, matching in that desired wine color pave set to perfection. This bee is not like
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Bee Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage silver tone brooch featuring a bee resting on a flower embellished with
Category
20th Century French Brooches
Bee Fluorite Brooch, Sterling Silver with 18 Karat Gold-Plate
By Ryunosuke Suginaka
Located in Tokyo, JP
Bee Fluorite Brooch from Bee Collection is made of Sterling Silver with 18 Karat gold plated. It is
Category
2010s Japanese Artist Brooches
Materials
Fluorite, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
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W 0.79 in D 0.6 in L 1.19 in
Gold Bee Brooch 14KT yellow gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Pretty gold bee made in 14KT yellow gold.
METAL: 14KT yellow gold
Grams:4.37
Item45000002 mrm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Vintage Diamond 14k Gold Bee Necklace Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Diamond 14k Gold Bee Necklace Brooch. Featuring 20 round brilliant cut diamonds with a
Category
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Sapphir...
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Materials
Yellow Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, Sap...
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Iconic Jewelled Bee Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage iconic gold tone bee brooch embellished with faux pearls and clear crystals
Category
20th Century French Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
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
Category
2010s Italian Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k 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
Category
Late 20th Century Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Sapphire brooch bee 14KT yellow gold beautiful
Located in Jupiter, FL
Sapphire bee brooch, beautifully made in 14KT yellow gold.
METAL: 14KT yellow gold
Grams:2,82
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Bee Brooch 14KT yellow gold Wasp
Located in Jupiter, FL
Gold Bee Brooch 14KT yellow gold
METAL: 14KT yellow gold
Grams:8.20
Item45000001 ktk
WHAT YOU GET
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Iconic Jewelled Bee Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage iconic gold tone bee brooch embellished with clear crystals.
Marked DIOR
Category
20th Century French Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
14 Karat Yellow and White Gold with Diamond Bee / Insect Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow And White Gold With Diamond Bee / Insect Brooch
0.30 total diamond weight.
4.57
Category
2010s Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
French Platinum and Diamond Bee Brooch Clip
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Will you bee mine? This fabulous French Art Deco clip buzzes with approximately 2.80 carats of
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
14k Gold Cartier Diamond Bee Form Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Perry, FL
14K Gold Mounted Brooch, encrusted with small diamonds, 1" x 7/8", 1.6 dwt. This collectable piece
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Category
2010s Thai Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k 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
Category
Mid-20th Century English Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k 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
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Rose 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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Ruby, Blue Sap...
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
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
.925 Sterling Silver Multi Gemstone Studded Bee Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
This Multi Gemstone Studded Bee Brooch enhances your attire and is perfect for adding a touch of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Silver, Sterling 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
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
This eye-catching authentic bee brooch is by Italian designer Sabbadini, it is crafted from 18k
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterling Silver Ruby Studded Statement Bumble Bee Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
This Ruby Studded Statement Bumble Bee Brooch enhances your attire and is perfect for adding a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
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
Category
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Monet Gilded Gold Vermeil Hardware "Bumble Bee" Brooch
By Monet
Located in New York, NY
Monet wonderfully detailed gilded gold vermeil hardware "Bumble Bee" brooch is
Category
Vintage 1970s American Artisan Brooches
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
Category
2010s Thai Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
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W 1.82 in L 1.42 in
Chic BEE Brooch Citrine Yellow Gold for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
14K Yellow Gold Brooch (Matching Ring and Bracelet and Earrings Available)
Citrine 2-0,48 ct
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Citrine, Yellow Gold
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
Category
20th Century Italian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 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
Category
1990s Israeli Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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
Category
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Diamond Ruby Sapphire Gold Silver Insect Bee Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique 14k gold and silver bee brooch, adorned with ruby eyes, blue sapphires and rose cut
Category
Antique 19th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
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
Category
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Gold and Green Tourmaline Kinetic Bee Brooch with Pearls and Rubies
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine figural 14k gold bee (or insect) brooch with wings that move.
Prong-set with a green
Category
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Materials
Tourmaline, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
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H 0.87 in W 1.3 in D 0.36 in
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
Category
2010s Thai Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
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W 1.26 in L 1.11 in
Cellini 18 Karat Gold Bee Brooch with Diamonds, Gem Stones and South Sea Pearl
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully designed 18 karat yellow gold bee brooch. The bee's wings are set with round
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow...
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Dm 1.25 in
18 Karat Yellow Gold Bee Brooch with Ruby, Diamond, Amethyst and South Sea Pearl
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully detailed 18 karat yellow gold bee brooch. The brooch is intricately set with square cut
Category
1990s Retro Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 1.5 in L 1.63 in
Antique Victorian Fancy Colour Diamond and Ruby Bee Brooch
Located in London, GB
A very fine Victorian bee brooch set with an eye-catching array of various fancy-coloured and white
Category
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby
H.Rosenthal Bee Brooch Ruby 18KT yellow gold RARE
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stunning Rosenthal ruby brooch with excellent craftsmanship in 18KT yellow gold!
METAL: 14KT
Category
Early 20th Century Brooches
Materials
Ruby, 18k 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
Category
1990s British Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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W 1.66 in L 1.23 in
14K Yellow Gold Large Natural Sapphire Bee Brooch / Pedant #15683
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Large Natural Sapphire Bee Brooch / Pendant
This beautiful bee can be worn as a
Category
Late 20th Century Brooches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gilded Bee Insect Brooch By Mimi di Niscemi, 1960s
By Mimi di N
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century
- 1.25" x 1"
- Gold plated
- Clear crystal rhinestone pavé wings
- Faux coral gemstone eye
- By Mimi di ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Brooches
Enchanting Onyx "Cats Eye" Bee Brooch in 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Unveil the unique charm of our Enchanting Onyx "Cats Eye" Bee Brooch, a masterfully crafted piece
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Materials
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
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
Category
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 1.26 in L 1.46 in
Handcrafted Blue Sapphire and Diamond Bee Brooch in Sterling Silver
Located in Houston, TX
This Handcrafted Blue Sapphire and Diamond Bee Brooch enhances your attire and is perfect for
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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Brooch With Bees For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of brooch with bees. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 22 vintage editions and 7 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 20th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of brooch with bees includes designs that are universally popular, but Modern and Contemporary styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Herbert Rosenthal, Cellini and Tiffany & Co. produced popular versions that are worth a look. Browse our collection of 15 Ruby versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. There are many round cut, cabochon and princess cut brooch with bees for sale. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of brooch with bees, as most of the options available are for women.
How Much are Brooch With Bees?
On average, brooch with bees at 1stDibs sell for $1,936, while they’re typically $375 on the low end and $10,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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 Brooch With Bees
- What is a Napoleonic bee?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Napoleonic bee is a decorative motif that Emperor Napoleon of France adopted as his symbol. It appears on furniture, decorative objects, jewelry and apparel that he commissioned during his life, and in pieces patterned after them. Prior to Napoleon appropriating the symbol, the bee represented the French Revolution. Find a collection of Napoleonic furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What does bee jewelry mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What bee jewelry means is largely a matter of interpretation. Historically, bees represented both the French Revolution and Emperor Napoleon. Mayans associated them with abundance. In addition, bees sometimes mean power, fertility or a strong social network. On 1stDibs, find a variety of bee jewelry.
- Is a brooch a pin?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024Yes, 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.
- What is a paste brooch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A paste brooch will feature hand-cut polished glass. The paste glass is usually polished with metal until it is smooth and shines like a gemstone. A paste brooch is made of such glass and became popular as a cheaper alternative to diamonds. Find a variety of paste brooches on 1stDibs.
- What is a golden brooch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A golden brooch is a decorative piece of jewelry designed with a hinged pin and catch that is fastened to clothing. It is a piece of ornament usually made of metal, often silver or gold. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage brooches.
- What is a brooch pin?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Brooch 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.
- What is a bar brooch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A bar brooch is a type of pin brooch. It is horizontal and elongated and comes in all shapes and sizes. Bar brooches are popular due to their ease of fastening. The pin of the brooch hooks through a looped fastening, once the brooch is attached to the wearer's lapel. Find a collection of antique and vintage brooches on 1stDibs.
- What were brooches used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Brooches are used as fastenings to secure a cloak, shawl or scarf. Decorative brooches also let wearers accessorize and personalize their ensemble. Shop a range of vintage and contemporary brooches from some of the top boutiques around the world on 1stDibs.
- What is a navette brooch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023A navette brooch is a brooch that features a gemstone in a Marquise cut. Its sides gently curve and meet at points on either end. Shop a variety of gemstone brooches from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What are old brooches made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Old brooches may be made of a variety of materials. Silver and gold are the most commonly used, but some may be fashioned out of brass, nickel and other metals. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and modern brooches.
- What is an en tremblant brooch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022“En tremblant” is an old French phrase meaning “trembling”, which in jewelry refers to the feature of the piece. En tremblant brooches are crafted with gems and generally feature a floral motif, but can also branch out to birds and other designs. You’ll find a variety of en tremblant brooches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What are brooch pins called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Brooch 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 ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To tell if a brooch is vintage, take a look at its fastener. Pieces made during the first half of the 20th century often had a long thin fastener that you push to open or close. This style of hardware is commonly known as a trombone clasp. Locking safety clasps emerged during the 1930s, and jewelers used them throughout the rest of the 20th century. You can also check brooches for a date stamp or research the maker's mark to determine who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine the age. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or professional jeweler examine the piece. On 1stDibs, find a variety of brooches from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021As the name suggests, mourning jewelry represents connection to a deceased individual or loved one. In the Victorian era, people were expected to wear mourning clothing and accessories following the death of a loved one. As brooches were popular during the Victorian period, they became a favorite for those who wanted to memorialize the dead. Find a collection of vintage and antique brooches on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You can authenticate a Chanel brooch by checking the back for a little oval stamp or embossed mark. It should be noted that some of the oldest jewelry pieces were not marked, but these pieces are extremely rare and do not often come up for sale. Most of the Chanel jewelry and brooches you will find are from the 1980s or later and will include an oval tag, plate, or stamp. Shop expertly vetted Chanel jewelry from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jewelry makers mostly used C clasps on brooches during the 1890s and early 1900s. However, some designers continued to use them up until the 1930s. The clasp resembles a simple hook. Find a selection of antique and vintage brooches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell how old a cameo brooch is for certain, you usually need to consult a licensed jewelry appraiser. This is because many authentic pieces do not have marks, and there are many modern reproductions that resemble the antique jewelry. Find a selection of expertly vetted antique cameo brooches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To authenticate a Chanel brooch, look for the Chanel marking on the back. These markings can be easy to fake so it’s important to buy your luxury goods from reputable sources. Shop a collection of vintage and new Chanel jewelry, bags and clothing from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
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Tastemaker Bunny Mellon’s Extraordinary Schlumberger Jewels
The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.
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Piaget Sapphire
Art Nouveau Insects
Lalique Art Nouveau Jewelry
Lalique Enameled
Lalique Enamel
Enamel Horn
No Heat Sapphire Burma Platinum
18 Karat Yellow Gold Piaget
3 Carat Oval Diamond On Hand
Ruby Cabochon Gia
Antique Burmese Silver
Retro Sale Jewlery
Maison Fragile
Used Cartier Tank
2 Carat Thai Ruby
Floral Diamond French Platinum
Sea Shell 18k
Rose Cartier Tank