Unavailable|$2,414
Diamond and Green Enamel Bug Brooch
Located in London, GB
Diamond and Green Enamel Bug Brooch with Diamonds set in the wings and body. Green Enamel body with
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$395
Topaz and Ruby Austrian Crystal Insect "Bug" Brooch
By Alan Anderson
Located in Toronto, CA
Our whimsical and dimensional topaz and ruby Austrian crystal insect "bug" brooch is an eye catcher
Crystal, Gold Plate
Clear, Emerald, Sapphire Austrian Crystal, Vintage Czech Fire Opal "Bug" Brooch
By Alan Anderson
Located in Toronto, CA
Our whimsical dimensional insect "bug" brooch is created using clear, emerald and sapphire vintage
Crystal, Mixed Metal
Unavailable|$1,421
Antique Victorian Moonstone Ruby Bug Brooch 9 Carat Gold
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
For more details please click continue reading down below... This gorgeous Moonstone bug brooch is
Moonstone, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 9ct Gold Large Amethyst Pearl Spider Bug Brooch Pin c1860 Heavy 6.4g 375
Located in Camelford, GB
Yellow Gold Style: Classic Victorian Bug Brooch, heavy construction and gem set Gemstones: Large round
Pearl, Amethyst, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Unavailable|$593
Antique Victorian Amethyst Insect Brooch Silver, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This wonderful antique Amethyst bug brooch is from the Victorian era, Circa 1900. Insect jewellery
Amethyst, Silver
Italian Enamel Insect Brooch Pendant in 18 Karat Gold Set with Diamonds and Ruby
Located in Warrington, PA
antennas. The wing are complimented with multi color enamel for a spectacular finish! The bug brooch is
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$4,750
Gem Set Victorian Bug Pin
Located in London, GB
Late Victorian Pearl and Diamond Bug Pin. 15ct Gold and Silver
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Stainless Steel
18 Karat Gold Insect Bug Pin, Set with Turquoise Pearls Rubies, circa 1900
Located in Preston, Lancashire
Antique insect brooch pin, 18ct gold, circa 1900. The fabulous petite brooch features turquoise
Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Sold|$2,495
Circa: 1910 Gem set Bug Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Silver Topped and Gold Back Bug Brooch, centrally set with A carved Emerald and Cabochon Emerald
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Sold|$1,695
Chaumet Paris Sapphire Gold Bug Brooch
By Chaumet
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Chaumet, 18K yellow Gold Bug Brooch, very Fine Detailing, Gold mesh Wings set with
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sold|$3,300
Art Nouveau Natural White Pearl Bug Brooch
Located in Denver, CO
Four natural white pearls adorn this vintage Art Nouveau bug brooch fashioned from 18kt yellow gold
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$4,695
Large Antique Gem set Bug Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Wonderful, Large Antique Bug Brooch, 18K Yellow Gold and set with a Turquoise, Fine Color Oval Ruby
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Sold|$4,100
Edwardian Gold and Gem Set Bug Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa: 1915 14K Yellow Gold Bug Brooch, set with 2 Carats of Old Cut Diamonds and further accented
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Sold|$1,595
Yellow Gold and Enamel Large Lady Bug Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990 Lady Bug Brooch, 18K Yellow Gold and exquisitely detailed in Red White and Black
18k Gold
Sold|$1,650
A Pair of Enamel and Gold Lady Bug Brooches.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 18 karat yellow gold, enamel and diamond lady bug brooches. Circa 1980. Each designed as
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold & Ruby Bug Brooch by Tiffany & Co.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
For the entomophile in your life! This gold bug brooch by the one and only Tiffany & Co. circa 1970
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Turquoise Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Bug Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
collections. This exceptional, fine and impressive antique bug brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Sold|$2,100
Lady Bug Brooch
Located in Litchfield, CT
gold, black coral, red coral, and diamonds come together, making this brooch utterly irresistible
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 0.80ct Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Bug Brooch, c.1900s
Located in London, GB
Crafted in the Victorian era comes this delightful bug brooch. Adorning the bugs body sits a 0.80
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Enamel Lady Bug Brooch Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Enamel Lady Bug Brooch Pin Clip Metal: 18k
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Whimsical Kunzite & White Sapphire Bug Brooch in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Experience the playful charm of our Whimsical Kunzite & White Sapphire Bug Brooch, a true treasure
White Diamond, Kunzite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
12 Carat Amethyst, Jade and Ruby Gold Bee Bug Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful, Stylish and finely detailed 12 Carat Amethyst, 0.80 Carat Jade Cool Bug Brooch
Amethyst, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sapphire and Diamond Bug Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, England
A beautifully handcrafted vintage Tiffany & Co. bug brooch set in 18k yellow gold. The bee’s body
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Diamond gold Bug Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Toronto, ON
Van Cleef & Arpels bug brooch.18k Gold, Diamond and Sapphire, the body set with 15 round sapphires
Sold|$2,900
Victorian Precious Gem Set Bug Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa: 1910 14K Yellow Gold Bug Pin set with Old Cut Diamonds, Rubies, Sapphires and Centrally set
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Ruby and Diamond Bug Brooch in 18k Yellow and White Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, England
A beautifully handcrafted vintage Tiffany & Co. bug brooch set in 18k yellow and white gold. The
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$1,352
Edwardian Diamond, Pearl and Ruby Bug Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This sweet bug perched on this fine brooch and is encrusted with a total of 15pts worth of diamonds
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Sold|$1,585
Antique Gold and Foiled Crystal Bug Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Our friendly 18K and foiled crystal bug pin will crawl his way into your heart. This unusually
18k Gold
Meister Sapphire, Diamond, and Enamel Lady Bug Brooch in Gold
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, Emil Meister, Swiss. Finely fashioned, this charming ladybug brooch is sublime
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Corletto Blue Enamel Diamond Yellow Gold Beetle Bug Brooch Pin
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Beautifully constructed brooch by Corletto This beetle bug is gorgeous, but looks like he has a
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Tiffany & Co. Enameled and Diamond Set Gold Lady Bug Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, by Tiffany & Co., New York. This irresistible ladybug brooch by Tiffany & Co
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.98ctw Ruby Diamond Bee Bug Brooch 18k Yellow Gold Pin
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.30ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - F - G Clarity - VS2 - Natural Rubies - Total Carats - 0.68ctw Cut - Round Brilliant C...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Enamel, Ruby, and Diamond Ant Bug Brooch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Year: 1980s Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 16.16 grams Ruby Eyes are natural, Diamonds on the head are natural. Pin Measurements: 2.5 x 1 ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Sapphire & Diamond Yellow Gold Bee Bug Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 4.3 Grams Stone: Sapphire (2.5-3.0 mm) & Approx 0.36 TCW (0.06 ct) H/I VS-SI1 Diamonds Measurements: 23 x 19 mm Hallmark: 14K ITEM #: BR-1077-101823-13
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jade Bug Brooch with Pink Sapphire Eyes Set in Yellow Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 karat yellow gold insect pin featuring a cabochon jade body accented by 2 pink sapphire eyes. 1.2 inch length with a finished weight of 7.0 grams.
Jade, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1980s Diamond Ruby Sapphire 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Bee Bug Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized yellow gold bee with grooved wings and spindly legs Body is pavé set with round cut sapphires weighing approximately 1.24 carats Transparent medium orange in c...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair of Retro Tiffany & Co. Citrine, Tourmaline and 14 Karat Gold Bug Brooches
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
: 5.6 (together) Charming. Sweet. Love Bug. We- 964
Citrine, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Rosenthal 1960's Diamond Ruby Citrine 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Bee Bug Brooch
By Rosenthal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized bee with deeply engraved wings and textured legs With round cut ruby eyes - transparent purplish red in color Weighing approximately 0.06 carat total - flush s...
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960's Diamond Ruby Sapphire 18K Two-Tone Gold Vintage Bee Bug Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized bee with yellow gold body and white gold head and wings Body is pavé set with round cut sapphires weighing approximately 1.24 carats Transparent medium blue in...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Rosenthal 1960s Diamond Ruby Citrine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Bee Bug Brooch
By Rosenthal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized bee with deeply engraved wings and textured legs With round cut ruby eyes - transparent purplish red in color Weighing approximately 0.06 carat total - flush s...
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Rosenthal 1970s 2.00 Carats Diamond Ruby Platinum 18 Karat Gold Bee Bug Brooch
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as an insect with round brilliant cut diamond body set in platinum Round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.00 carats, G/H color and VS clarity Accented with ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1960s Diamond Ruby Sapphire 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Bee Bug Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized yellow gold bee with grooved wings and spindly legs Body is pavé set with round cut sapphires weighing approximately 1.24 carats Transparent medium blue in col...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960's Herbert Rosenthal 1.00 Carat Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bug Brooch
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is designed as a stylized insect with deeply engraved spread wings. Thorax is a cluster of
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rosenthal 1960's 1.16 CTW Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Gold Vintage Bee Bug Brooch
By Rosenthal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized bee with deeply engraved wings and textured legs With round cut ruby eyes - transparent purplish red in color Weighing approximately 0.04 carat total - bezel s...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
3.5 Ct Natural Oval Emerald Bug Brooch /Pin 14 Karat Yellow Gold 7.7 Gm, Enamel
Located in New York, NY
Antique Bug Shaped natural oval Emerald 14 Karat Gold Pin/Brooch with enamel Approximate weight
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Enamel Beetle Bug Insect Brooch Pin 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage beetle bug brooch, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The bug features
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Sold|$1,175
IRADJ MOINI FLY BROOCH
Located in Alford, MA
This large, dramatic bug brooch by Iradj Moini, known for his extravagant, large-scale jewelry
Amber, Amethyst, Onyx, Multi-gemstone, Citrine
Antique Victorian Mabe Pearl and 0.36Ct Diamond, 15k Yellow Gold Beetle Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cuts. This stunning Mabe pearl bug brooch secures to the reverse with a hallmarked hinged pin and hook
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver
Sold|$3,800
Antique Gold And Diamonds Bug Like Brooch
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, IL
An very unique antique French insect-like design 18K gold brooch, set with diamonds, gems and a
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Sold|$900
18 Karat Yellow Gold Bug Pin Brooch
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat Yellow Gold Insect Pin Featuring A Florentine Finish. 1.1 Inches Long By 1.5 Inches Wide. Finished Weight Is 8.7 Grams.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bug Opal Diamond Silver Vermeil Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
carats. This interact bug pin brooch weighs 6.6 grams and measures 31mm long x 41mm wide. It remains in
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Vermeil, Silver
18 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise Bug Pin Brooch
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat Yellow Gold Insect Pin Featuring A Florentine Finish & Turquoise Body. 1 Inch Long By 1.5 Inches Wide. Finished Weight Is 5.0 Grams.
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Opal and Diamond Bug Fly Pendant Brooch
Located in Henderson, NV
Crafted in 18K yellow gold, the pin/pendant features and insect with opal body, ruby eyes and diamond set wings. Opal cabochon: 2.80ct 14 round brilliant cut diamonds: 0.40ctw. Colo...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Blue Green Enamel Beetle Bug Pin Brooch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold Beatle Pin This adorable bug charm is set in 18K yellow gold decorated in blue and
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Tiffany & Co Enamel Yellow Gold Set Of Two Love Bug Pins Brooches
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Enamel Set Of Two Love Bug Pins Brooches by Tiffany & Co. Details: Weight: 8.8
18k Gold
0.15ctw Diamond Large Spider Brooch 14k Yellow White Gold Bug Jewelry
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.15ctw Cut - Round Brilliant, Single Clarity - I2 - I3 Metal: 14k White & Yellow Gold Weight: 4.6 Grams Stamps: 14k 585 ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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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