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0.25ctw Diamond Dragonfly Brooch 18k Yellow Gold Statement Pin Insect Jewelry
Located in McLeansville, NC
- J 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

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

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

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

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
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, 18k 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
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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

Yellow Gold Enamel Ladybug Unisex Lapel Pin - 18k Good Luck Insect Italy
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Material Information Enamel Color: Red & Black Style: Lapel Pin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

14K Gold, Ruby, Emerald, & Diamond Figural Insect or Bee Brooch or Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage figural gold pin or brooch. In 14 karat yellow gold. In the form of a bee or other
Category

20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k 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...
Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Pietra Dura Butterfly Moth Insect Brooch Pin 14 Karat Gold Antique Victorian
Located in New York, NY
of a flying butterfly or moth insect and set in a beautiful double braided mounting in 14 Karat Gold
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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
Category

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, Yellow Gold, 18k 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

Rare Majolica Pin Tray with Insect and Branches Choisy Le Roi, circa 1890
By Choisy-le-Roi
Located in Austin, TX
Rare majolica pin tray with insect and branches signed Choisy Le Roi, circa 1890.
Category

Antique 1890s French Japonisme Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Art Deco Enamel Dragonfly Insect Moth Brooch Pin JA & S Sterling Silver 1938
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Art Nouveau - Art Deco Dragonfly Insect Moth Brooch Pin with extraordinary
Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

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, 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 brilliant cut diamonds total an estimated 0.50 carats 9estimated at H-I color and VS1-2 c...
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

Vintage 14k Gold 0.40ctw Sapphire Open Work Bee Fly Insect Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
west - wing to wing) Overall Height: 19.3mm (0.76") Thickness: 5.7mm Backing: Pin w/ Rotating Closure
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 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

Antique 18k Gold Gia Emerald Ruby Diamond & Pearl Large Fly Insect Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Weight: 12.71 Grams Overall Height: 39.1mm (1.5") (pin running vertically) Overall Width: 25mm (0.98
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

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

Jade, Pearl, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Vintage 14k TT Gold 3.0ctw Round Diamond Covered Fly Bee Insect Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
white gold. It features a large and nicely detailed fly/bee insect design that is drenched with fine
Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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

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

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

Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Diamond, Enamel, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

14k Gold Jade Pearl Garnet Fruit Fly Small Tie Pin
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 14K yellow gold insect tie pin. It depicts a green jade measuring 8.3mm x 5.8mm (body
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Jade, Pearl, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Diamond Pendant / Brooch "Ant" 18 Karat White Gold Animal Motif
Located in München, DE
0.15 carats. With a brooch pin running parallel to the insect's body, the ant can be pinned
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

Antique Victorian 3.11 Carat Diamond Synthetic Ruby 15k Yellow Gold Bee Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
the reverse with a hinged pin and security clasp. The insect brooch is supplied with an IDGL diamond
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Antique Diamond Dragonfly Brooch circa 1870s
Located in London, GB
set throughout with old cut diamonds and the eyes set with garnet cabochons to a single curved pin
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

A Promenade to a Rout on a fair Evening
By Isaac Cruikshank
Located in Middletown, NY
corner. Pin-point sized-area of insect damage in the area of the first female's figure's feathered wig
Category

Late 18th Century English School Figurative Prints

Materials

Watercolor, Handmade Paper, Engraving

Vintage Plique-a-jour, Sapphire and Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Bug Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antennae. The brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and clasp. This stunning insect brooch has
Category

20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Persian Rashti Douzi Embroidery
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Canterbury, GB
wear commensurate with age and use there are some ancient pin sized insect holes around the red border
Category

Antique 19th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Felt, Silk

Specimen Coffee Table by Batten and Kamp
Located in Geneve, CH
used in 3D printing or the way an entomologist might pin an insect specimen in their archive. Batten
Category

2010s Hong Kong Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Granite, Aluminum

Edwardian Natural Pearl and Diamond-Set Bee Stick Pin
Located in London, GB
yellow gold pin fitting, circa 1900, gross weight 2.1 grams. This lovely insect stick pin comes from the
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver

14k Yellow Gold 0.75ctw Diamond Detailed Bee Fly Insect Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
(0.76") (east to west - wing to wing) Overall Height: 17.7mm (0.69") Thickness: 5.3mm Backing: Pin w
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Zbierka (Collection/Like Pinned Insects)
By Robert Jancovic
Located in Van Nuys, CA
abstract form with stylized figures, some of which are pierced by needles. The artist, was the youngest artist ever to have been given his own atelier at the Academy of Art in Brati...
Category

1980s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Intini Jewels 0.63 Diamond Mosquito Bee 18 Karat Gold Diamond Pin Insect Brooch
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Breathtaking and spectacular bee or mosquito brooch modeled in the shape of an insect, 0.63 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.78 Carat Vintage Amethyst Insect Pin
By Shreve, Crump & Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Vintage 14 karat yellow gold insect pin featuring one oval cut amethyst with an approximate weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Art Deco Coral Diamond Platinum Insect Surete Pin
Located in London, GB
Each Insect mounted with 7 Diamonds in fine milligrain Platinum settings, the larger Brilliant
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Platinum

Large Diamond Sapphire Gold Wasp Bee Insect Brooch Pin
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Adorable 18k gold wasp bee insect brooch, decorated with blue sapphires and approx. 2 carats in VS2
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Cicada Insect Pin Christmas Gift Ideas
Located in Champions State Gate, FL
This vintage Art Nouveau insect jewelry pin is crafted with 925 sterling silver and features tiny
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

18 Karat Gold Insect Bug Pin, Set with Turquoise Pearls Rubies, circa 1900
Located in Preston, Lancashire
Antique insect brooch pin, 18ct gold, circa 1900. The fabulous petite brooch features turquoise
Category

Early 20th Century British Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Insect Brooch Diamond Ruby Turquoise, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
highly collectable insect pin that looks beautiful when worn. Weighs 5 grams. Measures 50mm across x
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Diamond Insect Brooch Silver 18 Carat Gold, circa 1900
Located in Kendal, GB
. 1.25ct total), Rubies Dimensions: Pin L 62mm – Insect W 30mm x H 25mm Age: Victorian. (Circa 1900)
Category

Antique 19th Century European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Gold

Antique Ruby Pearls Insect Bee Brooch, 15 Carat Yellow Gold, circa 1910
Located in Preston, Lancashire
This outstanding antique insect brooch pin is set with ruby and seed pearl wings, circa 1910. The
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Sapphire Butterfly Pin Pendant
Located in METAIRIE, LA
middle VS2) Doubling as a Pin OR a Slide Pendant .. Insect Jewelry became popular in the Victorian Era
Category

Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Pink Tourmaline, Black and Yellow Diamond Enamel Bee Lapel Pin
Located in Hong Kong, APAC - East Asia
The Bee Pin is a luxe representation of one of nature’s most community-oriented insects., it is a
Category

2010s Brooches

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond Gold Bee Brooch
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Sterling silver on 14 karat yellow gold set with Old European diamond vintage Insect pin.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Four Late 19th to 20th C Zoology Entomology Faux Book Box Specimens Taxidermy
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A fantastic collection of four book boxes, containing pinned insect specimens. The book boxes are
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber, Pine, Paper

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
Category

Antique 1870s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Passiflora Vine with Luna Moth, Black Swallowtail & Honeybee - botanical drawing
By Hannah Hanlon
Located in Atlanta, GA
biodiversity & beauty of their own backyard. Using collected plant specimens, pinned insects, and her own video
Category

2010s Realist Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Paper, Color Pencil

'Fig Branch with Zebra Swallowtails' - botanical illustration, butterflies
By Hannah Hanlon
Located in Atlanta, GA
biodiversity & beauty of their own backyard. Using collected plant specimens, pinned insects, and her own video
Category

2010s Realist Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Paper, Color Pencil

'Tulip Tree Branch with Chickadees' - floral illustration - colored pencil
By Hannah Hanlon
Located in Atlanta, GA
biodiversity & beauty of their own backyard. Using collected plant specimens, pinned insects, and her own video
Category

2010s Realist Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Paper, Color Pencil

Lime Branch, Painted Bunting, Zebra Longwings, Pipevine, June Bug & Ladybeetle
By Hannah Hanlon
Located in Atlanta, GA
biodiversity & beauty of their own backyard. Using collected plant specimens, pinned insects, and her own video
Category

2010s Realist Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Paper, Color Pencil

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Pinned Insect For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact pinned insect you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment 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 437 vintage or 50 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a pinned insect may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic pinned insect over the years, but those made by Herbert Rosenthal, Melanie Yazzie and Intini Jewels are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Take a look at a pinned insect featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and rose cut alternatives. Most of our pinned insect for sale are for women, but there are 191 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Pinned Insect?

On average, a pinned insect at 1stDibs sells for $2,045, while they’re typically $48 on the low end and $87,176 for the highest priced versions of this item.