Antique 1.28 Carat Diamond Pearl and Garnet Yellow Gold Hornet Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
representation of the actual color and showcases each stone. Condition This antique pearl insect brooch is fine
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Diamond Pearl Ruby and Yellow Gold Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
link safety chain. This antique Victorian insect brooch has been independently tested using state of
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
setting. The brooch has been modelled in the form of a winged insect. The insect's wings are composed of
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Turquoise and Diamond Grasshopper Brooch in Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
brooch is embellished with plain wirework style ornamentation, replicating the details of the insect
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Victorian Ruby Ladybug Brooch - Antique 18k gold animal brooch - Insect
Located in Antwerp, BE
. This beautiful jewel is no different. This Victorian brooch is decorated with a ladybird resting on a
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
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage gold rhinestones bee insect figural designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
Antique Victorian Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Insect Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian pearl and 0.17 carat diamond insect pin brooch in 18 karat
Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Gold Multigem Butterfly Brooch Statement Insect Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
¼” x 1 ¾” (5.7 x 4.2 cm) HALLMARKS: 18K ITEM DETAILS: A vibrant butterfly pin brooch crafted from 18k
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
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Insect Rubies Diamonds Sapphire Turquoise 14 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
This exquisite brooch features a captivating insect design, crafted with meticulous attention to
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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
Pearl, Silver
Yellow Gold Diamond Butterfly Brooch - 14k Round Brilliant .22ctw Insect
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Total Carats: .22ctw Theme: Butterfly, Insect Measurements
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
Yellow Gold Sapphire Vintage Fly Brooch - 14k Round 1.26ctw Insect Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Dark Blue Total Carats: 1.26ctw Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Whale Tail Clasp Theme: Fly, Insect
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
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
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
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Yellow Gold Diamond Vintage Fly Brooch - 14k Round Brilliant .65ctw Insect Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Brooch Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Whale Tail Clasp Theme: Fly, Insect Measurements Tall: 3/4
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair Retro 1940s 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Cabochon Insect Pin, Brooch
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
insect pins. These finely detailed insect pins date back to circa 1940's which makes them over 80 years
Emerald, 18k 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
Crystal
Yellow Gold Diamond Vintage Fly Brooch - 14k Single Cut .16ctw Insect Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds Carat(s): .16ctw Cut: Single Color: H - I Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Total Carats: .16ctw Style: Brooch
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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
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
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
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
Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Bumble Bee Brooch - 18k Round .84ctw Insect Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
): .12ctw Cut: Round Color: Red Total Carats: .84ctw Style: Brooch Theme: Bumble Bee, Insect Features
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Onyx Diamond Dragonfly Brooch 18k Marquise Cabochon .16ctw Insect Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
: .16ctw Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Whale Tail Bullet Clasp Theme: Dragonfly, Insect Measurements
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Vintage Fly Brooch/Pendant 14k Rd .81ctw Insect Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
: SI1 - SI2 Total Carats: .81ctw Style: Brooch/Pendant Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and C-Clasp Theme
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
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
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
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
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
14k Yellow Gold 0.50ctw Sapphire & Diamond Bee Fly Insect Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Can be worn as a pin or pendant! --Stone(s):-- (19) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Deep Blue Color - 0.50ctw (approx.) (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Ro...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$196Sale Price|20% Off
Juliana DeLizza & Elster Aurora Borealis and White Crystal Bug Insect Pin Brooch
Located in Milford, DE
A dazzling pin from the DeLizza and Elster Juliana collection! An opaque white glass crystal beetle is accented with glittering aurora borealis crystals, set in gold tone.
Crystal
$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
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
$7,876Sale Price|20% Off
Buccellati 18k Gold Insect with Pearl, Ruby & Enamel
By Buccellati
Located in Perry, FL
Beautiful 18k gold Buccellati Gold Insect with Pearl, Ruby and Enamel gemstones, signed Buccellati
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
Victorian Insect Bar Pin of 15ct Gold, Circa 1890-1900
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A charming Victorian era bar pin from 1890-1900, centered with a finely rendered insect motif, set
Opal, Pearl, Ruby, 15k 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
insect with antenna and wings. With diamonds to the head and wings, a bezel-set pink sapphire as the
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
Era: Vintage, circa 1970s Type: Brooch Motif: Beetle / Insect Hallmarks: UK hallmarks and maker’s mark
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Entremblant Butterfly Brooch with Diamonds & Gemstone Accents
Located in New York, NY
enduring quality. Style & Trend Insight Animal and insect-inspired brooches—especially butterflies
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
Victorian Bee Brooch Gold & Silver Diamond Emerald Quartz Insect Pin Description: Antique Victorian insect
Diamond, Emerald, Quartz, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian 9K Gold Fly Pin or Brooch with Diamonds, Rubies, and Sapphire
Located in Venice, CA
Perched in the center of this 9k gold brooch is a beautiful jewel encrusted Victorian fly. The fly
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
American fashion designer , Nettie Rosenstein. Of outstanding quality, this brooch depicts this insect
Gilt Metal
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
French Rose Cut Diamond Bee Fly Insect Bug Pendant Brooch Antique 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare and wonderful antique French Belle Epoque Bee Insect Brooch or Pendant set with Rose
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau 7 Carat Boulder Opal 14k Filigree Dinner Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
, dinners and events sporting wonderful, one of a kind jewels. Known for her amazing insect brooch
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,000
Faux / Foe - Oil painting on 23k gold leaf, nest, brooch, insect, blue, green
Located in Denton, TX
brooch resting in a birds' nest, with a praying mantis and green chicken dish placed next to it. Oil
Gold Leaf
$716Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Dragonfly Pendant Chinese Export Turquoise Enamel Silver Gilt Necklace
Located in New York, NY
INDULGE IN AN ANTIQUE ART DECO - ART NOUVEAU CHINESE EXPORT DRAGONFLY INSECT PENDANT OR BROOCH WITH
Turquoise, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Pair French Antique Rose Cut Diamond 18K Gold Bracelets, Early Marcus & Co.
Located in New York, NY
their New York City showroom. Metropolitan Museum of Art has a Jaques & Marcus insect form brooch in
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$1,340
18 Karat Amethyst Insect Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
Textured 18K yellow gold Insect brooch featuring 2.73 carats of prong-set round and oval cut
Amethyst, 18k 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.
The care that went into crafting this jewel, with its lifelike carved petals and diamond accents, matches the sentiment it represents.
For starters, it is one of the jewelry designer’s most celebrated works.
Though it sparkles with more than 27 carats of diamonds, this multifaceted gem delivers more than just dazzle.
Stellene Volandes takes us on a glittering, engrossing tour through the centuries.
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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.