Fontana Ruby Damond Platinum Gold Insect Brooch Pin
By Fontana
Located in New York, NY
Fontana Roma 18k gold and platinum insect brooch, set with rubies and approx. 1.00cts in diamonds
20th Century Italian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
Fontana Ruby Damond Platinum Gold Insect Brooch Pin
By Fontana
Located in New York, NY
Fontana Roma 18k gold and platinum insect brooch, set with rubies and approx. 1.00cts in diamonds
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
Loulou de la Falaise glass paste insect brooch
By Loulou de la Falaise
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
LOULOU DE LA FALAISE - (Made in France) Blackened metal insect brooch with colorful glass paste
14 Karat Yellow Gold Bug / Insect Brooch with Semi Precious Stones
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Bug / Insect Brooch with Semi Precious Stones 5.75 grams total weight.
14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow and White Gold with Diamond Bee / Insect Brooch
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Yellow And White Gold With Diamond Bee / Insect Brooch 0.30 total diamond weight. 4.57
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1990s Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Insect Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.43 carat ruby and 0.04 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold 'insect' brooch
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Insect Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
This charming insect brooch from the Haruni Vaults is handmade in 18k yellow gold with deep blue
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Diamond, Tsavorite and Ruby Insect Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
This charming insect brooch from the Haruni Vaults is handmade in 18k yellow gold with vibrant
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 12.39 Carat Amethyst Pearl and Ruby Yellow Gold Insect Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
yellow gold body of this amethyst insect brooch is accented with subtle organic decoration to the limbs
Amethyst, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow & Rose Gold Victorian Ruby, Diamond & Pearl Insect Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Insect Brooch 18ct Yellow & Rose Gold Tested Circa 1880 Fabulous, Victorian diamond
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Polish Amber and Sterling Silver Ladybug Insect Brooch
Located in Milford, DE
, this vintage-inspired insect brooch is both playful and elegant—perfect for collectors of nature-themed
Amber, Sterling Silver
Antique 15kt Gold & Silver Insect Brooch with Diamonds, Rubies & Tourmaline
Located in Braintree, GB
A charming antique insect brooch, crafted circa 1900 in 15kt gold and silver. The brooch is
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, Silver
Christian Dior insect brooch 2000s
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - (Made in France) Silvery metal brooch with rhinestones. A Collection circa 2000 under the
Victorian Coral Scarab Beetle Bug Insect Brooch Pin Egyptian Revival Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare antique Egyptian Revival Hand Carved Coral Victorian Scarab Beetle Insect Brooch Pin
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Unsigned Green and Teal Rhinestone Insect Brooch in Silver-Tone Metal, 1960s
Located in Milford, DE
This charming mid-century insect brooch dazzles with a striking mix of green and teal rhinestones
Victorian Sapphire Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold 'Insect' Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, seed pearl and 15 karat yellow gold brooch in the form of a winged insect; part of our antique jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 15KT Gold Opal Insect Brooch
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Victorian 15kt Gold Opal and Ruby Brooch Circa 1880's Specifications: Era: Victorian
Opal, Gold, 15k Gold
Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Dragonfly Insect Brooch Pin Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Art Nouveau - Art Deco Dragonfly Insect Brooch Pin with an oval faceted natural
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
VictorianVictorian 14K Gold Rose Cut Diamond Winged “En Tremblant” Insect Brooch
Located in Venice, CA
This 14k gold diamond winged insect brooch incorporates “en tremblant”—a Victorian jewelry design
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
$2,816Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Aventurine Insect Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Henderson, NV
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K yellow gold brooch, featuring a flying insect motif with hand carved
Aventurine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,102Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Victorian 9K Rose Gold and Silver Ruby, Diamond and Pearl Insect Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
diamonds, and two pearls, set in silver, to an 9 karat rose gold bar and fittings. This insect brooch is
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
14k Gold Turquoise Pearl & Topaz Fly Insect Brooch
Located in Wallkill, NY
the insects head. Measures 1.17" Top to bottom x .56" wide. This is out of a massive collection of
Pearl, Topaz, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Antique 1.60ct Sapphire, 1.05ct Diamond, Ruby and 15k Yellow Gold Insect Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
settings. This sapphire brooch has been modelled in the form of a flying insect. The pierced decorated
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Egyptian Revival Plique A Jour Enamel Winged Scarab Insect Brooch Pin Art Deco
Located in New York, NY
A rare Art Deco Egyptian Revival masterpiece of a Winged Scarab Insect Brooch done in Plique a Jour
Silver, Enamel
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Gemstone and Diamond Insect Brooch
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This whimsical brooch by designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany and Co. in a modern insect design
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Boucheron Chrysoberyl Tiger's Eye and Diamond Insect Brooch Set
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
Here we have a captivating set of insect-themed brooches by the world renowned French jewellery
Diamond, Tiger's Eye, Cat’s Eye, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century French Natural Pearl Sapphire Diamond Ruby Insect Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
18 carats rose gold brooch, eagle's head hallmark and silver. This beautiful antique brooch is
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapph...
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Ruby Pearl Diamond Insect Brooch Pendant 18 Karat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This gorgeous Ruby Pearl Diamond Insect brooch is large and wearable as a pendant or brooch. The
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Edwardian Silver and Gold Pink Sapphire and Diamond Insect Brooch
Located in Braintree, GB
The body of the brooch is intricately modelled with openwork wings and a highly detailed form, pavé
Silver
Topaz Fly Insect Brooch 14K Yellow Gold and Tiger Eye Stone
Located in New York, NY
Custom Made Brooch Material: 14K Yellow Gold Condition: Pre-Owned Weight: 6.2grm Turquoise: 5ctw
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Signed Herbert Rosenthal 18K Gold, Natural Ruby, & Diamond Bee / Insect Brooch
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, signed vintage gold, ruby, and diamond figural bee brooch. By Herbert Rosenthal. In 18
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Amethyst Garnet Spider Insect Brooch Bernhard Hertz Denmark Circa 1890
By Bernhard Hertz
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a wonderful antique Victorian Amethyst, Garnet and Pearl Spider or Insect Beetle Bug
Amethyst, Garnet, Pearl, Silver
Antique Gold & Silver 1.2ctw Diamond Large Detailed Bee Insect Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (40) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Rose & Old Mine Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 1.20ctw (approx.) (2) Red Stones - Round Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set ...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Diamond Emerald Ruby Vintage Style Spider 9kt Yellow Gold Insect Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A spider is an ancient symbol of mystery, power and growth. This large yellow gold spider brooch
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid century bee pin brooches in 18k gold and garnet, insect brooch, Italy
Located in PARIS, FR
three insects screw into fabric using a spiral mechanism. One of the brooches is larger than the others
Garnet, 18k Gold
1970s Gilbert Albert 18 Karat Gold Diamond Pearl Scarab Insect Brooch Pendant
By Gilbert Albert
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an insect shape brooch designed by Swiss jeweller Gilbert Albert in 1970s. The piece is
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Pietra Dura Butterfly Moth Insect Brooch Pin 14 Karat Gold Antique Victorian
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a stunning Pietra Dura Brooch with inlaid semi-precious stones creating a mosaic image
Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Amethyst Insect Brooch 14k Pear 3.90ctw Bug Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Insect, Bug Features: Etched Detailing Measurements Tall: 25/32" (19.3mm) Wide: 27/32" (21.1mm) Weight
Amethyst, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage CAROLEE signed gold tone faux stones designer small bee insect brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed CAROLEE • gold tone with faux stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
Retro 14.00 Ct Opal 4.10 Ct Diamond Ruby Insect Brooch 18 KT/Silver
Located in Napoli, IT
This exceptionally hand crafted, richly detailed, vintage brooch is 1940 circa, Italian origin
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
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
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Diamond, Ruby and Freshwater Pearl Insect Brooch in 15K Gold, c.1930's
Located in London, GB
Crafted in rich 15 carat rose gold and dating back to the 1930s, this bug brooch showcases the
Diamond, White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Perl Sapphire Insect Butterfly Gold Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Antique 18k gold insect brooch, set with pearls and blue sapphires. The brooch measures 55mm x 22mm
Sapphire, Gold
Hattie Carnegie Whimsical "Insect" with Movable Wings Gilded Hardware Brooch
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in New York, NY
Hattie Carnegie wonderfully whimsical etched gilded gold vermeil hardware "Insect" brooch is
Old Mine Diamond Ruby Sapphire Enamel Insect Bug Fly Brooch Art Nouveau Gold
Located in New York, NY
, Sapphire and Pearl Fly Bug Insect Brooch Pin in 10 Karat Gold. The magnificent insect brooch has a central
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Enamel
Antique 2.13 Carat Garnet Diamond and Emerald Yellow Gold Insect Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
emerald, 9ct yellow gold and silver set insect brooch; part of our antique jewellery and estate jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Dragonfly Insect Moth Brooch Pin Butterfly Wing Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Art Nouveau - Art Deco Dragonfly Insect Moth Brooch Pin with extraordinary
Sterling Silver
Antique Diamond, Pearl and Gem-set Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Curator's Notes: Fashionable women of the late 19th century wore insect brooches in multiples. Multiple
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Diamond and Ruby Pearl and Yellow Gold Insect Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
'insect' bar brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Lucite and Blue Rhinestone Gold-Tone Beetle Brooch, 1950s
Located in Milford, DE
. Style: Figural insect brooch Period: 1950s Materials: Gold-tone metal, Lucite, blue rhinestone Closure
Crystal
Antique 2.31ct Garnet, Diamond, Ruby and Pearl Gold Insect Buttonhole Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
yellow gold, platinum set insect buttonhole brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1.95Ct Chrysoprase and 0.14Ct Diamond 15k Yellow Gold Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
head of this impressive flying insect brooch is further embellished with two collet set Old European
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Massive Sterling Crytsal Butterfly Brooch c 1950s
Located in University City, MO
The huge sterling insect brooch makes a very dramatic accessory pinned on a jacket or coat lapel
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Sapphire Ruby Diamond Bee Insect Animal Brooch Silver Gold
Located in Lisbon, PT
-century insect brooch modeled as a bee, crafted with remarkable realism in silver-topped yellow gold. This
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Oscar Heyman 18k Gold Diamond Enamel Ladybug Brooch
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
luxurious presence on a lapel or dress. Ideal for collectors of signed estate jewelry and insect brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian 3.11 Carat Diamond Synthetic Ruby 15k Yellow Gold Bee Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
hundred and eighty-seven diamonds. The head of this impressive insect brooch is embellished with an Old
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Ruby Diamond Vintage Style Dragonfly 14K Yellow Gold Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
running down the length of the body and tail. This insect brooch brings an abundance of romance and
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k 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
Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, 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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