Antique Victorian 2.59 Carat Chrysoberyl and 1.95 Carat Diamond Gold Bee Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional antique insect brooch has been crafted in 9k yellow gold with a silver setting, in
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$2,300
Vintage 14K Gold Diamond and Emerald Bee Pin
Located in Henderson, NV
Vintage 14K gold insect brooch with round cut diamonds and green emerald eyes. Textured yellow gold
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterling Figural Garnet Abalone Bee Brooch Pendant c 1990s
Located in University City, MO
Sterling figural garnet & abalone bee brooch - pendant c 1990s The unique insect brooch is designed
Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
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 Mabe Pearl and 0.36Ct Diamond, 15k Yellow Gold Beetle Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
set beetle/insect brooch; part of our antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections. This stunning
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Diamond Set Silver over Gold Bee Brooch
Located in Litchfield, CT
detail, this one-of-a-kind insect brooch is in excellent condition. Stone Details: The old-cut diamonds
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, Silver
18K Solid gold honey bee Brooch - Vintage estate handmade collar brooch
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this very cute well detailled insect brooch. This 18k yellow gold animal is set with a
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.25ctw Mini Diamond Bee Brooch, 14k Yellow Gold, Small Bee
Located in McLeansville, NC
This elegant 0.25ctw mini diamond bee brooch is the perfect way to add a touch of sparkle to any
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Ruby Diamond Vintage Style Dragonfly Brooch in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
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
French solid gold Butterfly - Late Victorian 18 karat gold brooch with rubies
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this stunning French insect brooch crafted in 18ct orange-yellow gold. Wonderful red
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Turquoise Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Bug Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamonds. The head of this impressive Victorian insect brooch is embellished with two collet set round
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2.62Ct Diamond & 0.04Ct Ruby, 15k Yellow Gold Butterfly Brooch - Antique
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
reverse with a hinged pin and security clasp. The insect brooch is supplied with an independent diamond
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$10,500
Interesting Insect Cicada Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This Victorian era brooch pin is a stunning piece of early 1900s antique insect jewelry. The
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
1.36 Carat Coral, Pearl, Chrysoprase and 14k Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch Circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
brooch; part of our diverse collection of vintage brooches. This fine and impressive gemstone insect
Chrysophrase, Coral, Pearl, Yellow Gold
19th Century French Yellow Gold Insect Pin Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
. Authentic antique brooch - French work of the second half of the 19th century. Our opinion: A small insect
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Diamond and Turquoise Flying Insect Pin Brooch
Located in Hicksville, NY
2 inch length Features: Body of insect made of Turquoise gemstone Wings of insect made of Single
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Platinum
Retro Enamel 18 Karat Gold Insect Ladybug Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed perhaps as a ladybug Bright green, red and black enamel Signed Italy with maker's mark Tested as 18k gold Measures: 7/8 x 3/4 Inch Total Weight: 4.0 Grams Whimsical. C...
18k Gold
Antique 3.88Ct Diamond and Emerald 9k Yellow Gold Butterfly Brooch, Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
pin and security clasp. The insect brooch is supplied with an independent diamond and gemstone
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & CO. 1960 Enameled Scarab Brooch In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
hinge pin bars and a trombone security lock. Tiffany & Co. insect brooches are celebrated, nature
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Plat...
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Pearl Insect Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a typical Victorian insect jewellery example. It depicts a fly or a bee. The piece is
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Dragonfly Turquoise Brooch Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry Insect
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed turquoise dragonfly brooch crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1960s). Egg
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dragonfly Turquoise Brooch Vintage 14 Karat Gold Estate Fine Jewelry Insect
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed turquoise dragonfly brooch crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1960s). Egg
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.25ctw Diamond Dragonfly Brooch 18k Yellow Gold Statement Pin Insect Jewelry
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.25ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - H - J Clarity - SI2 - I1 Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 5.4 Grams Stamps: 18k Closur...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.26ctw Diamond Butterfly Brooch 14k Yellow Gold Insect Bug Jewelry Pin
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.26ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - VS2 Clarity - F - H Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 3.8 Grams Stamps: 14k Closure: B...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.13ctw Diamond Bee Brooch 14k Yellow Gold Insect Bug Jewelry Pin
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.13ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - H - I Clarity - SI2 - I1 Metal: 14k Yellow Gold, White Gold Settings Weight: 3.5 Gram...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Opal Pearl 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Insect Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pendant brooch designed as a stylized flying insect with fanciful wings that feature matte green
Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bumble Bee Brooch Pin Diamond Wings Vintage 18k Gold Estate Insect Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage diamond bumble bee brooch, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Round
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Herbert Rosenthal Diamond Ruby Gold Queen Bee Insect Pin Brooch Clip Large
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, the brooch is a great addition to your jewelry collection. Signature piece of Herbert Rosenthal. Large
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 0.75ctw Diamond Detailed Bee Fly Insect Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (22) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong & Bezel Set - G/H Color - SI1-I1 Clarity - 0.75ctw (approx.) Material: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 3.38 Grams Over...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 1.40ctw Round Ruby Detailed Textured Fly Bee Insect Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
brooch features a fly/bee insect design that is drenched with fine quality rubies throughout its back
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Tigers Eye Insect Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a lovely Victorian insect bar brooch. It depicts a fly or a bee. The piece is crafted in
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 14k Gold
Art Nouveau Opal Pearl 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Antique Insect Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pendant brooch is designed as a stylized insect centering a 5.0 x 3.5 mm oval opal cabochon. White
Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bumble Bee Brooch Pin Opal Garnet Vintage 14 Karat Gold Estate Insect Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage bumble bee brooch, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Solid natural opal
Garnet, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Bumble Bee Brooch Pin Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Yellow Gold Insect Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Charming bee brooch, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. 20 round brilliant cut diamonds total an
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Bumble Bee Brooch Pin Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Yellow Gold Insect Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Charming bee brooch, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. 20 round brilliant cut diamonds total an
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950's Pink butterfly Brooch 1950's Regency Pink Rhinestone Insect Pin
Located in Nashville, TN
This 1950's pink glass rhinestone brooch on a silver coloured metal base, with claw settings, is
Mixed Metal
Germany 14k Yellow Gold Carved Turquoise Ruby Eyes Bug Beetle Insect Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Turquoise - Carved Custom Cut - Prong Set - Blue Color - 12.4x13mm (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Cut - Bezel Set - Red Color Material:...
Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$948
Victorian Insect Double Stick Pin
Located in London, GB
A Victorian insect double stick pin, the diamond set spider, with four old-cut diamonds weighing an
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$1,500
Brown Agate Brown Chalcedony Gold Insect Pin
Located in Southampton, PA
present a realistic depiction of a majestic bug, this exceptional brooch is made of 18K yellow gold for a
Agate, Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$1,850
Ruser Mother-of-Pearl Insect Double Clips
By William Ruser
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic American jewelry famous for its use of Mississippi fresh water pearls in its decadent motifs. Ruser first started working for Trabert Hoeffer-Mauboussin before opening his own...
14k Gold
Victorian Diamond, Natural Pearl, and Gemstone Insect Scatter Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
An exceptional and unusual multi-gemstone insect scatter pin from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Opal, Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Ye...
Antique Insect Bar Pin of 14k and 8k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A charming antique bar pin from the early 20th century (circa 1900–1910), showcasing a whimsical fly motif rendered in 14k gold with delicate pearl, ruby, and diamond accents. The ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique Gemstone and Diamond Insect Stickpin of Silver and Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Whimsical and rare, this antique stickpin (circa 1880–1900) features a finely crafted insect
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Purple Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Victorian Emerald Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Gold Weevil Beetle Insect Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a weevil insect with a largely domed abdomen decorated with lines of rose cut diamonds
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Art Nouveau Diamond Demantoid Garnet 14 Karat Gold Insect Bug Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a six-legged bug set with single cut demantiod garnets and Swiss cut diamonds Three Swiss cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.03 carat Six single cut demantoid garnet...
White Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co 14 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Bee Insect Lapel Pin, Circa 1950
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
A charming lapel pin by Tiffany & Co. circa 1950 Its body realistically crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and yellow enamel, with the wings of a lively bright royal blue enamel. The ...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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
14k Yellow Gold Lion Kitty Brooch with Rubies, Emerald and Onyx
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Base Metal: Gold Theme:Animals & Insects Type:Brooch Secondary Stone:ONYX, Ruby and Emerald Item
Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Herbert Rosenthal HR Diamond Ruby Bee pin Brooch 18k Yellow Gold 6.1g ~1" wide
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Northbrook, IL
, this piece showcases a captivating insect design. The brooch is adorned with brilliant white diamonds
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Antique Sapphire Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Dragonfly Pendant / Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
winged-insect's antennae. This stunning antique pendant can also be worn as a brooch via a detachable
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1940's Insect Jewellery Set insect rhinestone clip on earrings brooch
Located in Nashville, TN
design of small insects. The brooch has a matching design in a larger size. Hallmark: None
Mixed Metal
Yellow Gold Diamond Bee Brooch, 10k Single Cut .25ctw Flying Insect Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
: .25ctw Cut: Single Color: M - N Clarity: SI2 - I1 Style: Brooch Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Whale
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Sold|$950
Asch Grossbardt Insect Brooch
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Darnestown, MD
Whimsical insect brooch with stones set in 14 karat gold. It was made by Asch Grossbardt using the
Diamond, 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
Victorian Bohemian Garnet Scarab Beetle Bug Insect Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely wonderful and rare antique Victorian Scarab Beetle Insect Brooch Pin set with
Garnet, Silver, Vermeil, Gilt Metal
Chaumet 18kt Gold Insect Brooch with Diamonds and Emerald Eyes
By Chaumet
Located in Braintree, GB
A beautifully crafted vintage insect brooch by Chaumet, Paris, modelled in 18kt yellow gold with
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
E Victorian 18kt. Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver Insect Brooch, Sapphires, Ruby
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Victorian 18kt. yellow gold and sterling silver insect brooch set with blue Sapphires
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
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.
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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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