Pink Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Bee Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Tampa, FL
Why We Love It • Vivid pink sapphires create radiant color and depth • Diamond wings add an elegant, airy shimmer • Ruby eyes and detailed goldwork give the bee lifelike charm • A j...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Bee Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Tampa, FL
Why We Love It • Lively yellow sapphires create brilliant color and depth • Diamond wings add an elegant, airy shimmer • Ruby eyes and detailed goldwork give the bee lifelike charm ...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1.28 Carat Diamond Pearl and Garnet Yellow Gold Hornet Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Condition This antique pearl insect brooch is fine quality, set with quality gemstones and very high color graded diamonds.
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Diamond Pearl Ruby and Yellow Gold Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This antique Victorian insect brooch has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 9k gold and silver.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire Diamond Gold Insect Pin Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A cute little critter that will accompany any sweater or blouse. It features two cabochon sapphire eyes weighing a total of 0.25 carats, along with 0.43 carats of round brilliant cut...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Plique-a-jour, Sapphire and Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Bug Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The brooch has been modelled in the form of a winged insect.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Turquoise and Diamond Grasshopper Brooch in Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning insect brooch is the finest example of its type you could hope to acquire.
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Victorian Ruby Ladybug Brooch - Antique 18k gold animal brooch - Insect
Located in Antwerp, BE
During the Victorian era, there were a lot of jewels made based on nature’s most wonderful scenes. This beautiful jewel is no different. This Victorian brooch is decorated with a lad...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Butterfly Brooch with pearls and diamonds insect
Located in Milano, MI
Vintage brooch depicting a butterfly set in 18ct two tone gold, finely decorated with huit-huit cut diamonds for 0.80ct total c.a. and cultured sea water pearls. Highlights: - 18ct ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
$285Sale Price|40% Off
Vintage gold rhinestones bee insect figural designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 43 ❤...
Vintage 18k Gold Multigem Butterfly Brooch Statement Insect Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
CIRCA: 1950s MATERIALS: 18k Gold GEMSTONE: Turquoise, Diamond WEIGHT: 18.5 Grams MEASUREMENTS: 2 ¼” x 1 ¾” (5.7 x 4.2 cm) HALLMARKS: 18K ITEM DETAILS: A vibrant butterfly pin brooc...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Bee Insect 14k Gold Brooch with Ruby and Pearl
Located in New York, NY
14K GOLD STYLISTIC BROOCH WITH RUBY AND PEARL Metal: 14k rose gold Stones: Ruby 0.02ct, pearl Dimension: 18mm x 13mm, 2.5mm thickness Weight: 1.5 grams Retail: $900
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
BROOCH Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond Fly Insect Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This is an exceptionally charming, finely crafted vintage insect novelty brooch masterfully executed in solid 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Pearl & Rose Cut Diamond Insect Bar Brooch, Circa 1880
Located in Altrincham, GB
A lovely Victorian period bar brooch featuring a charming insect/bug resting in the centre.
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Silver
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 diamonds. The brooch measures 1 3/8" x 2 3/8". Weighs 21.8 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
$117Sale Price|40% Off
AVON signed vintage gold tone bee fly insect designer brooch
By Avon
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed AVON • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku A67 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DE...
$135Sale Price|40% Off
Vintage gold tone enamel rhinestones bee insect figural designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel and rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku ...
Antique Victorian Insect Beetle Brooch Carnelian Pearl Glass Silver Gilt
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Victorian brooch is designed in the naturalistic style popular in the last quarter of the 19th century.
Pearl, Silver
Yellow Gold Diamond Butterfly Brooch - 14k Round Brilliant .22ctw Insect
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .22ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Total Carats: .22ctw Theme: Butterfly, Ins...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Art Nouveau Philippe Lucas Signed Carved Moth Insect Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a lovely Art Nouveau carved moth insect pin brooch. It is designed by Philippe Lucas in 1910s.
Yellow Gold Sapphire Vintage Fly Brooch - 14k Round 1.26ctw Insect Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.20ctw Cut: Round Color: Dark Blue Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heat...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$147Sale Price|40% Off
MONET signed vintage gold tone bee fly insect figural designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 62 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DE...
Bumble Bee Brooch Pin Diamond Vintage 14k Gold Estate Insect Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage diamond bumble bee brooch, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Round brilliant cut diamonds total an estimated 0.25 carats (estimated at I-J color and VS2-SI2...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Pink Sapphire Diamond Turquoise & 14k Yellow Gold Insect Bar Brooch
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Up for your consideration is this stunning antique 19th century 14k yellow gold insect bar brooch, pin. This beautiful antique brooch is formed of a single barrette of gold, on whi...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Pair Retro 1940s 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Cabochon Insect Pin, Brooch
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Up for your consideration is this fabulous pair of vintage retro era 18k gold cabochon emerald insect pins. These finely detailed insect pins date back to circa 1940's which makes th...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Vintage Fly Brooch - 14k Round Brilliant .65ctw Insect Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .65ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F - G Clarity: SI2 - I1 Total Car...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Jeweled Spider Brooch in Vibrant Pink Rhinestones, Gold-Tone Insect Pin
Located in Milford, DE
Vintage Jeweled Spider Brooch in Vibrant Pink Rhinestones, Gold-Tone Insect Pin, 1950s Costume Jewelry A whimsical and striking mid-century jeweled spider brooch, crafted in rich gol...
Crystal
$392Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Italian Insect Red Glass and Brass Spider Brooch, circa 1890s-1900s
Located in Honolulu, HI
During this era, insects were frequently used as decorative motifs, often symbolizing good fortune and prosperity.
Other, Brass
Vintage Victorian Sapphire Diamond Insect Fly 14K Gold Silver Stickpin Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
An exquisite and highly collectible antique Victorian figurative stickpin depicting a charming insect (fly or bee). Masterfully crafted with a 14k yellow gold structure and pin, top...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Yellow Gold Diamond Vintage Fly Brooch - 14k Single Cut .16ctw Insect Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .16ctw Cut: Single Color: H - I Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Total Carats: .16...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$147Sale Price|40% Off
JOAN RIVERS signed vintage gold tone rhinestones bee fly insect designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed JOAN RIVERS • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear S...
0.58ctw Ruby Sapphire Bee Pin 14k Yellow Gold Brooch Insect Jewelry
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Rubies - Total Carats - 0.54ctw Cut - Round Color - Red Treatment - Routinely Enhanced - Natural Sapphires - Total Carats - 0.04ctw Cut - Round Colo...
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$147Sale Price|40% Off
Vintage gold tone faux pearl crystals emerald eyes bee insect designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with crystals and faux pearl • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...
3 Egyptian Revival Marbled Bakelite Winged Scarab Insect Dress Clip Brooch Deco
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a rare set of three Art Deco Egyptian Revival Winged Scarab Beetle Insect Dress Clip Brooches in Marbled Bakelite.
Vintage Style Milky Aquamarine Rose-Cut Diamond Insect 14K Gold Silver Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
An exceptional and highly collectible vintage naturalistic statement brooch depicting a magnificent insect (cicada, bee, or fly), beautifully.
Diamond, Ruby, Aquamarine, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Bumble Bee Brooch - 18k Round .84ctw Insect Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .72ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F - G Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Natural Rubies Treatment: H...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Onyx Diamond Dragonfly Brooch 18k Marquise Cabochon .16ctw Insect Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Onyx Cut: Marquise Cabochon Color: Black Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 0.16ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: VS2 ...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
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 1.23 in. wide x 25.21 mm or .99 in. Top to bottom. This is out of a massive collectio...
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Vintage Fly Brooch/Pendant 14k Rd .81ctw Insect Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Emeralds Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): .76ctw Cut: Round Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .05ctw Cut: Round Brillian...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Baroque Pearl Diamond Bee Insect Pin Brooch Silver Gold
Located in Lisbon, PT
Antique 19th Century Baroque Pearl and Diamond Bee Brooch in Silver and Gold, circa 1880. A poetic example of Victorian naturalism, this antique bee brooch from the late 19th century...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
$147Sale Price|40% Off
Vintage KENNETH LANE signed gold tone rhinestone bee insect fly designer brooch
By Kenneth Lane
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed KENNETH LANE • gold tone with rhinestones and resin • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs ...
$285Sale Price|40% Off
JEWELRY 10 CYNTHIA CHUANG artisan hand made porcelain bee insect designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed JEWELRY 10 by CYNTHIA CHUANG • porcelain • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear S...
Two Turquoise Diamond 18K Gold Bee Insect Bug Brooch Pins Retro Italy Life Size
Located in New York, NY
Smaller brooch The brooch is 31mm by 20mm. The brooch is hallmarked 750 for 18K gold and Italy.
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$135Sale Price|40% Off
MONET signed vintage gold tone bee fly insect set of 2 designer small brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone • vintage designer brooch - set of 2 MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku A67 ❤️❤️...
$1,996Sale Price|20% Off
Jade Fly Insect Leaf Brooch Pin Lapis Lazuli Pearl 14 Karat Gold Antique Retro
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning Jade, Lapis Lazuli and Pearl Fly Bug Insect on a Leaf Brooch Pin in 14 Karat Yellow Gold.
Jade, Pearl, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Gold 0.40ctw Sapphire Open Work Bee Fly Insect Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (20) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Deep Blue Color - 0.40ctw (approx.) Material: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 2.34 Grams Overall Width: 17.7mm (...
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18k Gold Gia Emerald Ruby Diamond & Pearl Large Fly Insect Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Pear Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Vivid Green Color w/ Natural Inclusions- 4-6ct (approx. based on GIA measurements)** See Certification Det...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold 0.60 Round Vivid Red Ruby Detailed Bee Insect Fly Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (18) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong & Pave Set - Vivid & Brilliant Red Color - 0.60ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 4.50 G...
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Multi-Color Diamond Butterfly Insect Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This captivating butterfly pin is adorned with a kaleidoscope of pavé-set diamonds in varying shades of pink, yellow, and white, creating a vibrant and multi-colored effect. There a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique French 18k Gold, Silver, Diamond, Sapphire & Pearl Insect/Bee Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique French figural stickpin. In 18 karat yellow gold and silver. In the form of an insect with antenna and wings. With diamonds to the head and wings, a bezel-set pink...
Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
18K Yellow Gold and Silver Plique-à-Jour Enamel Insect Pin
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A bold and colorful vintage pin crafted in 18K yellow gold, showcasing a vibrant arrangement of 8 richly hued cabochon rubies and 2 bright blue turquoise stones. The total gemstone w...
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Victorian Garnet Diamond Ruby Silver-Topped 18 Karat Gold Fly Insect Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a fly featuring two half moon garnet cabochon as wings; transparent and a dark glowing red color With thorax and abdomen comprised of deeply oxidized silver, set through...
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 18KT Gold Chrysoberyl Beetle Brooch with Diamonds
Located in Braintree, GB
Dimensions - Length x Width: 4.0 x 3.0 cm Weight: 23.12 grams Specifications Metal: 18KT Gold Era: Vintage, circa 1970s Type: Brooch Motif: Beetle / Insect Hallmarks: UK hallmarks ...
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,642Sale Price|25% Off
14K Yellow Gold Butterfly Brooch with 0.75ct Diamonds & Gemstones
Located in New York, NY
Style & Trend Insight Animal and insect-inspired brooches—especially butterflies—have re-emerged as a major trend across high fashion and couture runways.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Bee Brooch 14K Gold & Silver Diamond Emerald Cats Eye Quartz
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
Title: Antique Victorian Bee Brooch Gold & Silver Diamond Emerald Quartz Insect Pin Description: Antique Victorian insect-motif brooch designed as a bee, crafted in silver and gold ...
Diamond, Emerald, Quartz, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian 9K Gold Fly Pin or Brooch with Diamonds, Rubies, and Sapphire
Located in Venice, CA
A pear shaped sapphire makes up the lower body, and two small legs extend from underneath the insect. The brooch is fashioned like a safety pin, made of square stock that tapers into...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
A beautiful gilt and clear paste 'grasshopper' brooch, Nettie Rosenstein, 1960s.
By Nettie Rosenstein
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Of outstanding quality, this brooch depicts this insect beautifully, charming to look and and to wear.
Gilt Metal
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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