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Opal Insect

Victorian 15KT Gold Opal Insect Brooch
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Victorian 15kt Gold Opal and Ruby Brooch Circa 1880's Specifications: Era: Victorian
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Opal, Gold, 15k Gold

Retro 14.00 Ct Opal 4.10 Ct Diamond Ruby Insect Brooch 18 KT/Silver
Located in Napoli, IT
natural Opal of 14.00 Ct (20.9 x 15.3) bordered with 1.30 Ct of natural Red Rubies beautiful quality for
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Vintage 1940s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Vintage Art Deco Insect Necklace Opal Sapphire Seed Pearl Ruby 14k Gold 18.5"
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era insect necklace (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 14 karat
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

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Victorian Insect Brooch Opal Diamond Ruby Sapphire 18 Carat Gold, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster , GB
A fabulous Antique Victorian winged insect brooch boasting two colourful natural Opals set into the
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian Rock Crystal Black Opal Insect Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
A simply outstanding opal insect pendant from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This impressive piece
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Antique 1880s Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Opal, Rock Crystal, 15k Gold

Antique 2.53 Carat Diamond and Opal Insect Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
stylised insect displays a feature natural cabochon opal. This early 1900's brooch secures to the reverse
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Opal Pearl Fly Bug Insect Pendant Gold
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful Insect Pendant depicting a fly or bug with a central Opal Cabochon of great beauty. The
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pearl, 9k 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
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Opal, Yellow Gold, 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
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Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Opal, Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Ye...

Vintage 18K Opal and Diamond Bug Fly Pendant Brooch
Located in Henderson, NV
Crafted in 18K yellow gold, the pin/pendant features and insect with opal body, ruby eyes and
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Late 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Opal, Aquamarine and Tourmaline 18k White Gold Dragonfly Pin
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Postler of Idar-Oberstein, Germany from our rough opal. The opal is from the Mintabie Mine in Australia
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Opal, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Opal Diamond Insect Brooch in Gold
Located in London, GB
A delightful Victorian boulder opal and rose cut diamond bug brooch set in silver on gold. The
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Antique 1850s Unknown Early Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold

Art Nouveau Opal Pearl 14 Karat Gold Bee Insect Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Charm is designed as a stylized winged insect Featuring a belcher set oval opal cabochon measuring
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Charm Bracelets

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Opal Diamond Spider Insect Pendant 14 Karat Gold Victorian Edwardian
Located in New York, NY
gorgeous Opals - how rare! The Victorians were absolutely enamored with nature and insects and created
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Diamond Ruby Opal 18 Karat Gold and Sterling Silver Insect Brooch Pendant
Located in Hicksville, NY
1950 Retro Diamond, Opal, Ruby Insect Convertible Pin with 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Spray with Opal Bug Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Demantoid garnet and diamond floral spray, the flowers set with natural pearls and an opal insect
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Opal, Platinum, 15k Gold

Antique Insect Pin Set with an Opal
Located in Paris, FR
14kt yellow gold antique pin (quality mark: scallop) showing an insect who's body is set with an
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold

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Opal Insect For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate opal insect for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, yellow gold and silver — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for an opal insect may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. An opal insect from Lilly Hastedt and Studio Greytak — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. While most can agree that any opal insect from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of an opal version from the 7 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a cabochon version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes rose cut and brilliant cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an opal insect, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Opal Insect?

The price for an opal insect starts at $285 and tops out at $77,230 with these brooches, on average, selling for $2,500.