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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
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Diamond, 18k 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Crystal
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W 1.82 in L 1.89 in
14K Yellow Gold 1.40ctw Round Ruby Detailed Textured Fly Bee Insect Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an incredibly detailed pin/brooch that was crafted from solid 14k yellow gold. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
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H 0.98 in W 1.07 in
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
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Celluloid Dragonfly Insect Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous and Light as a feather Celluloid Dragonfly brooch. Circa 1930s. Transparent wings molded
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, Gold
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
Category
20th Century Italian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
Sterling Silver Onyx Grasshopper Large Brooch - 925 & Brass Insect Pin Mexico
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brooch
Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Whale Tail Clasp
Theme: Grasshopper, Insect
Measurements
Tall: 1
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Onyx, Sterling Silver, Brass
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Brooches
Materials
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Butterfly and Bee Insect Brooch Pins Hardstone Intaglio Rock Crystal Antique
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful and rare pair of antique Butterfly and Bee Insect Brooch Pins. These extraordinary
Category
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Rock Crystal, Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Silver
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H 0.64 in W 1 in
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
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 1.75 in W 2 in
0.26ctw Diamond Butterfly Brooch 14k Yellow Gold Insect Bug Jewelry Pin
Located in McLeansville, NC
Clarity - F - H
Metal: 14k Yellow Gold
Weight: 3.8 Grams
Stamps: 14k
Closure: Bar Pin, Spinner Clasp
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 0.77 in W 1.3 in
0.25ctw Diamond Dragonfly Brooch 18k Yellow Gold Statement Pin Insect Jewelry
Located in McLeansville, NC
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Clarity - SI2 - I1
Metal: 18k Yellow Gold
Weight: 5.4 Grams
Stamps: 18k
Closure: Bar Pin
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 1.26 in W 1.51 in
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...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
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
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Art Nouveau Bee Pin Brooch Clip 18k Gold Insect Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A French Art Nouveau Bee pin brooch clip made in 18 karat gold and featuring colored gemstones and
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 2.63 in W 2.25 in
Vintage 18k Gold Sapphire & Diamond Covered Fly Bee Insect Flexible Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
- Deep Blue Color - 2.2mm (approx.)
Material: Solid 18k White Gold w/ 14k White Gold Pin
Total Weight
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
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H 0.88 in W 0.93 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 0.5 in W 2 in
Asch Grossbardt Dia Lapis Malachite Onyx Bee Brooch Yellow Gold 14k Insect Pin
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Black
Natural Coral
Color: Orangey Red
Total Carats: .30ctw
Style: Brooch
Fastening Type: Hinged Pin
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Malachite, Onyx, 14k 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
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
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H 0.5 in W 1.64 in
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
Category
20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Jade, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
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H 1.5 in W 3 in
Art Nouveau Fly Insect Bug Leaf Plique-a-jour Enamel Brooch Pin Silver 1900
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A WONDERFUL AND RARE INSECT FLY BUG MOTIF PLIQUE-A-JOUR ENAMEL ART NOUVEAU BROOCH PIN IN
Category
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Enamel, Silver
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H 1.25 in W 1.5 in
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 1.2 in W 1.25 in
Green Insect Bug Inspired Diamond and Emerald Pin
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our Green Body Bug Pin, a unique and charming accessory that adds a touch of whimsy and
Category
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 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
Category
1990s Unknown Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Amethyst and Gold Plated Silver Antique Insect Pendant/Brooch
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
worn as a brooch. The brooch fastens with a 'C' catch and the fastening pin is attached to the brooch
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Silver
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W 1.38 in L 1.97 in
Antique 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
Category
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 0.18 in W 0.7 in L 1.96 in
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
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapph...
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 0.39 in W 0.78 in L 1.32 in
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
Category
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
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H 0.91 in W 1.52 in
Antique Diamond and Ruby Pearl and Yellow Gold Insect Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
hinged pin and clasp.
This antique insect brooch has been independently tested using state of the art
Category
Antique 1890s Unknown Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
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H 0.24 in W 0.98 in L 1.97 in
Antique Victorian Diamond Insect Brooch Silver 18 Carat Gold, circa 1900
Located in Kendal, GB
A stunning Antique late Victorian brooch featuring a large, winged insect decorated with sparkling
Category
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
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H 0.99 in W 1.19 in L 2.45 in
Antique Victorian Synthetic Ruby and 3.11 Carat Diamond Gold Insect Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and security clasp.
This impressive Victorian insect
Category
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 0.41 in W 1.45 in L 2.32 in
Vintage 1.55ctw Gemstone Flying Insect Brooch 10k Gold Silver Diamond Ruby
Located in McLeansville, NC
Yellow Gold & Silver (XRF tested)
Weight: 4.9 Grams
Closure: Bar Pin, Spinner Clasp
Measurements: 24.4 x
Category
2010s Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Silver
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W 1.17 in L 0.97 in
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
Category
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Enamel
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H 1.25 in W 1.25 in
2.13 Carat Total Pave Diamond and Ruby Insect Bee Brooch 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Stunningly detailed insect brooch filled with glittering diamonds and a single natural ruby. Unique
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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W 1.29 in L 1.02 in
Emerald Diamond Dragonfly Brooch Pin Set in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Houston, TX
which enhances communication skills and boosts mental clarity.
This insect design of the brooch suits
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian Butterfly Pin Brooch Gold Gemstones Enamel 18k Estate Jewelry Antique
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A colorful butterfly pin brooch made of 18k gold, featuring various gemstones, and accented with
Category
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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H 1.75 in W 2.25 in
Big Blue Sapphire Bumble Bee Brooch Pin in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Houston, TX
which helps in relieving stress, anxiety and depression.
This insect design of the brooch suits any
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian 9K Gold Fly Pin or Brooch with Diamonds, Rubies, and Sapphire
Located in Venice, CA
. The brooch is fashioned like a safety pin, made of square stock that tapers into a rounded shape at
Category
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.38 in L 1.75 in
Dragonfly Important Art Deco Style 18 Karat Natural Pearls Blackstar Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Style Insects.
10.00ct Black Star Gems,
Cabochon Cuts
Natural Cultured Pearls
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Other, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 2.8 in L 4.1 in
Mid Century 18 Karat Gold Diamond Ruby Blue Plique A Jour Enamel Bee Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a Mid Century bee shape pin brooch crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1950.
The piece features
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
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W 2.37 in L 2.96 in
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, 18k 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
Category
Antique 1880s Unknown Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Yellow Gold
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H 0.31 in W 1.06 in L 18 in
Jeweled 14 Karat Gold Bee Pin Duo
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Create "buzz" with this adorable complementing pair of colorful jeweled bee pins. A perfect
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Victorian Antique Diamond Dragonfly Brooch circa 1870s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Victorian diamond dragonfly brooch, c.1870s, the openwork design realistically modelled
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1938 ElsaSchiaparelli CouturePagan DeposeFrance FeatherCrystalGold Bird Brooch
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Chicago, IL
yellow-gold gilt metal partridge-on-a-branch brooch is further distinguished as an unsigned Parisian
Category
Vintage 1930s French Artisan Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
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W 1 in L 2.5 in
Antique Victorian En Tremblant Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A beautiful antique insect pin, made in the late 1800s during the Victorian Era. En Tremblant
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
14k Yellow Gold Jade Cabochon Fly Pin with Seed Pearls Gorgeous!
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Fly Pin
Features Jadeite Cabochon with Seed Pearl Accents
Total Length of Pin = 49 mm
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches
Materials
Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 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
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Native American Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique 9k Gold Spider Brooch, Peridot and Paste
Located in NEWARK, GB
would also make a great tie or cravat pin..
The Victorian's began somewhat of an obsession with insect
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Little Jack, cast silver pin pendant bird dragonfly Melanie Yazzie
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Little Jack, cast silver pin pendant bird dragonfly Melanie Yazzie
Melanie A. Yazzie (Navajo-Diné
Category
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Little Jack, cast silver, pin, pendant, bird, dragonfly, Melanie Yazzie, sweet
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Little Jack, cast silver pin pendant bird dragonfly Melanie Yazzie
Melanie A. Yazzie (Navajo-Diné
Category
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
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W 2.25 in L 2 in
Antique Scarab beetle brooch, 9k yellow gold, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
The insect jewellery of the Victorian and Edwardian eras is always popular, like this gorgeous
Category
Early 20th Century British Victorian Brooches
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Turquoise and Diamond Yellow Gold Grasshopper Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
brooch is embellished with plain wirework style ornamentation, replicating the details of the insect
Category
Antique 1830s French Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 0.49 in W 0.43 in L 1.77 in
Antique Victorian Dragonfly Brooch Diamond Sapphire Ruby Pearl
Located in Kendal, GB
A colourful antique Victorian dragonfly brooch decorated with an array of coloured gemstones across
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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby
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
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Antique 19th Century French Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Curly Sheep, Sterling silver pin pendant Melanie Yazzie Navajo, Native American
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Curly Sheep, Sterling silver pin pendant Melanie Yazzie Navajo, Native American
Melanie A. Yazzie
Category
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 2 in L 2.75 in
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Insect Pin Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the insect pin brooch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 57 vintage or 9 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect insect pin brooch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. An insect pin brooch from Intini Jewels, Kenneth Jay Lane and Christian Dior — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An insect pin brooch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 30 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also rose cut and oval cut versions for sale. Most of our insect pin brooch for sale are for women, but there are 29 pieces available to browse for men.
How Much is a Insect Pin Brooch?
Prices for an insect pin brooch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $165 and can go as high as $25,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,207.
Finding the Right brooches for You
Antique and vintage brooches, which are decorative jewels traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
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.
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 on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.
Questions About Insect Pin Brooch
- What is a brooch pin?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Brooch pins are beautiful pieces of jewelry with a sharpened metal wire on the reverse that adheres to garments. Traditionally, people wore pins and brooches on clothing such as skirts, sweaters, jackets, shirts, and hats. Brooches were used to hold garments together in the past. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage brooch pins.
- Is a brooch a pin?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024Yes, a brooch is a pin. A pin is the general term for an accessory designed to slide through fabric and stay in place with the help of a fastener. A brooch is the term for a decorative pin. The word pin can also refer to a functional accessory that has no decorative embellishments. As a result, not all pins are brooches, but all brooches are pins. Explore a diverse assortment of brooches on 1stDibs.
- What are brooch pins called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Brooch pins are usually called brooches or pins. The practice of wearing pins dates back to the Bronze Age. At the time, people referred to a pin as a fibula. Its purpose was to fasten clothing. Shop a range of brooch pins on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The main difference between pins and brooches is style. Both items slide through fabrics and secure in the back with some type of fastener. Brooches are always decorative, but some pins are made only to secure materials together or to hold a garment in place. All brooches are pins, but not all pins are brooches. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of brooches.
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