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Vintage 1990s Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Insect Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
of the actual color and showcases each stone.
Condition
This vintage 1990s insect brooch is fine
Category
1990s Unknown Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Sapphire and Turquoise Insect Brooch
By JMP
Located in London, GB
This is a vintage 18ct yellow gold brooch crafted into the shape of a fly. This ornate piece
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 12.39 Carat Amethyst Pearl and Ruby Yellow Gold Insect Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
each stone.
Condition
This vintage 1960s insect brooch is fine quality set with an impressive amethyst
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
Vintage 1.55ctw Gemstone Flying Insect Brooch 10k Gold Silver Diamond Ruby
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information:
- Natural Diamonds -
Total Carats - 1.55ctw
Cut - Round Brilliant & Single
Color - H - J
Clarity - VS2
- Natural Diamond -
Size - 8.5 mm
Cut - Round Brilliant...
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2010s Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Silver
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W 1.17 in L 0.97 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
Vintage 18k Gold Sapphire & Diamond Covered Fly Bee Insect Flexible Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
")
Overall Thickness: 8.3mm (at the oval sapphire, not including the pin)
Condition: Vintage. Excellent
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
Vintage Diamond and Emerald Insect Brooch Set in 18k Yellow and White Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautifully quirky vintage diamond and emerald insect brooch set in 18k yellow and white gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
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W 0.83 in L 1.07 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
Victorian Amethyst and Gold Plated Silver Antique Insect Pendant/Brooch
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
Detailed and beautiful, this brooch was created in the mid 1800s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
The
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Silver
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W 1.38 in L 1.97 in
Gilded Bee Insect Brooch By Mimi di Niscemi, 1960s
By Mimi di N
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century
- 1.25" x 1"
- Gold
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Brooches
Antique 18ct Yellow & Rose Gold Victorian Ruby, Diamond & Pearl Insect Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Insect Brooch
18ct Yellow & Rose Gold Tested
Circa 1880
Fabulous, Victorian diamond
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Herbert Rosenthal Vintage Diamond and Ruby Bee Brooch pinThis charming Vintage 1
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Miami, FL
This charming Vintage 1970s bee pin by Herbert Rosenthal is set with some large genuine round
Category
Vintage 1960s American Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby
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W 24 in L 21 in
Vintage Enamel and Yellow Gold Ladybird Brooches, Circa 1980
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning set of vintage enamel and 18lk yellow gold ladybird brooches; part of our diverse
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage French Lapis Lazuli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bug Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized insect with four stipple textured wings and a fluted torso
Featuring a
Category
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Plique-a-jour, Sapphire and Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Bug Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
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This fine and impressive vintage brooch has been crafted in 18ct yellow gold with an 18k white gold
Category
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 0.64 in W 1.05 in L 1.97 in
Vintage Spanish Plique-a-Jour and Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
fine and impressive vintage brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold.
The brooch has been modelled
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Brooches
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 2.5 in L 1.54 in
Vintage 2.75ct Diamond Ruby Sapphire and Onyx Yellow Gold Scarab Beetle Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage brooch has been
Category
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver
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H 0.57 in W 2.44 in L 2.4 in
Vintage CAMEL BROOCH by REJA NY 1940s, rhinestones, vermeil sterling silver
By Staret
Located in Stuttgart, DE
, bird and insect designs.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Modern Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
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H 1.97 in W 1.19 in D 0.4 in
Vintage Peacock brooch by REJA sterling silver, large rhinestone, 1940 USA
By Reja
Located in Stuttgart, DE
best know for its dramatic figural pin, human, animal, fish, bird and insect designs
Category
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
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H 1.78 in W 2.49 in D 0.48 in
Vintage Owl Brooch by RÉJA vermeil sterling silve, large rhinestne 1940 USA,
By Staret
Located in Stuttgart, DE
I love these animals brooches series from RÉJA NY, they are from my personal collection.
All bodies
Category
Vintage 1930s American Modern Brooches
Materials
Agate, Crystal, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
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H 2.17 in W 1.58 in D 0.48 in
Vintage FROG brooch by Réja NY vermeil sterling silver, large aqua rhinestone
By Reja
Located in Stuttgart, DE
. Although best know for its dramatic figural pin, human, animal, fish, bird and insect designs:W 5,5 cm, H
Category
Vintage 1930s American Arts and Crafts Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
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H 1.19 in W 2.37 in
Vintage DRAGON brooch by Rèja NY, vermeil sterling silver, rhinestone, 1940s USA
By Reja
Located in Stuttgart, DE
, animal, fish, bird and insect designs:W 5,5 cm, H about 3 cm, D 1 cm. The polished aqua rhinestone 2,5 cm
Category
Vintage 1930s American Romantic Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
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H 1.38 in W 2.37 in D 0.48 in
Vintage 18 Karat Gold and Enamel Brooch Depicting a Ladybug with Open Wings
Located in Roma, IT
This 18 Kt gold and enamel brooch depicting a ladybug with open wings was handcrafted by a talented
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel
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W 0.83 in L 0.87 in
Vintage 18 Karat Gold and Enamel Brooch Depicting a Ladybug with Open Wings
Located in Roma, IT
This 18 Kt gold and enamel brooch depicting a ladybug with open wings was handcrafted by a talented
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel
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W 0.83 in L 0.87 in
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
Retro 7.40 Ct Diamond Ruby Emerald 18 Kt Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
This amazing 1940 art crafted wide brooch, is made to attract the attention
The impressive openwork
Category
Vintage 1940s European Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Estate Enamel Pearl Diamond Twin Lady bug brooches 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
Cartier to all majors jewellery makers, a signature lucky insect of timeless beauty
These sweet vintage
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Victorian 14 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Ruby Butterfly Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a lovely Victorian insect brooch depicting a butterfly. It is crafted in 14K gold and
Category
Early 20th Century French Victorian Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Opal, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold
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W 0.87 in L 1.66 in
Superb Diamond-Set Frog Brooch, by E. Wolfe & Co. Retailed by Asprey's
By E. Wolfe & Company
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
This fine quality vintage gold brooch has been produced in 18 carat yellow gold.
E. Wolfe & Co is a
Category
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
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W 0.79 in D 0.79 in L 0.99 in
Art Nouveau c.1900 French Silver, Plique-à-Jour and Paste Antique Brooch
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
Nouveau period.
Wear it With...
Brooches are an exceptionally simple way to add instant vintage styling
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Silver
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W 1.09 in L 1.19 in
Retro Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl Spider Brooch Scalloped Edge Diamond Accents 18K
Located in North Hollywood, CA
As many of you know I just love vintage or antique insect jewelry and this spider is no exception
Category
Vintage 1940s German Retro Brooches
Materials
Chrysoberyl, 18k Gold
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W 1.97 in L 2.37 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
Art Nouveau 1900s Georges Pierre Signed Insect Pendant Bead Necklace
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is an exceptional Art Nouveau insect pendant beaded necklace designed by Georges Pierre. The
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Echo of the Dreamer Butterfly Moth Pendant Brooch Amethyst Pearl Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning vintage Echo Of The Dreamer Pendant or Brooch in the form of a Butterfly or Moth
Category
20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver, Silver
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H 2.9 in W 2 in
Weiss USA, Clip-on Earrings, vintage from the 50s
By Albert Weiss
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Clip-on EARRINGS,
vintage from the 50s,
signed WEISS,
diameter 2.5 cm, weight of one earring 6.3 g
Category
Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Mixed Metal
Sterling Silver Heart Locket Pendant Necklace Vinaigrette Foster & Bailey "A"
By Foster and Bailey
Located in New York, NY
CIRCA 1870-1900.
Foster and Bailey
Foster and Bailey is a vintage American jewelry brand that was
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
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H 2.5 in W 1.6 in D 0.5 in
Victorian Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Double Snake Ring
Located in London, GB
serpent style bangle, brooch, or hatpin.
The snake ring peaked in popularity when Queen Victoria opted
Category
Antique 19th Century Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Retro Insect Brooch 20th Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Platinum and Gold 18K
Located in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana
Great and beautiful Insect brooch completely articulated made of platinum with details in 18 carat
Category
20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
H 0.38 in W 1.5 in L 2.68 in
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
Over-Size Insect Brooch by David Mandel for "The Show Must Go On"
By David Mandel
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a fantastic, fabulous, and whimsical over-sized insect brooch designed by David Mandel for
Category
20th Century American Brooches
Clear, Emerald, Sapphire Austrian Crystal, Vintage Czech Fire Opal "Bug" Brooch
By Alan Anderson
Located in Toronto, CA
Our whimsical dimensional insect "bug" brooch is created using clear, emerald and sapphire vintage
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Mixed Metal
W 2.5 in D 1 in L 3.25 in
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
Vintage 3.0 Carat Untreated Sapphire .80 Carat Diamond Bumble Bee Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
Simply divine vintage example of Bumble Bee, 1950 ca italian origin
The gorgeous fat body is fully
Category
Vintage 1950s Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
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H 1.15 in W 1.26 in
Vintage Gold Spider Web Brooch 0.78 Carat Zircon and Ruby Gemstone, circa 1950s
Located in Preston, Lancashire
with a gift box. The perfect gift for any fan of insect and spider jewellery or collector of brooches
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Zircon, Gold, 10k Gold
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Dm 1.58 in
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
Stunning Retro 7.40 Carat Diamond Ruby Emerald Jewelled Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
Dragonfly brooches are sought after and classic collectable theme in the vintage jewellery
Symbol of beauty
Category
Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
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H 2.25 in W 2.49 in
Vintage 8.09ct Chrysophrase and 1.26ct Diamond and Ruby White Gold Insect Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, 14 karat white gold insect brooch; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections
This stunning
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches
Materials
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
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H 0.36 in W 1.18 in D 1.1 in Dm 1.1 in L 1.18 in
1960s Dutch Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Insect Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Condition
This impressive vintage insect brooch
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.14Ct Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire & Ruby, 18k Yellow Gold Insect Brooch - Vintage
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and 18 karat white gold set brooch in the form of a winged insect; part of our vintage jewelry and
Category
1990s Unknown Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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H 0.22 in W 0.78 in L 0.7 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Materials
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Materials
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.71 Carat Diamond Turquoise Enamel Platinum 18 Karat Gold Insect Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering round cabochon turquoise measuring 9 mm, with dark matrix and greenish blue color
With round brilliant and single cut diamonds, bead set throughout, weighing approximately...
Category
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Enamel Beetle Bug Insect Brooch Pin 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage beetle bug brooch, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
The bug features
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Materials
Garnet, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k 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
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Materials
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Tigers Eye Insect Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a lovely Victorian insect bar brooch. It depicts a fly or a bee. The piece is crafted in
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 14k Gold
Demantoid Garnet Diamond Platinum Gold Insect Beetle Pin
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage mid-century insect brooch / pin is finely modeled in platinum and 18K yellow gold and set
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet
Chaumet Paris Vintage 18 Karat Gold Diamond Bee Pin Brooch
By Chaumet
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a lovely bee shape brooch designed by Chaumet in 1990s. It is crafted in 18K yellow gold
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
18k Vintage Plique-à-jour Diamond Butterfly Brooch with Moveable Wings
Located in Kingston, NY
An elegant 18k plique-à-jour diamond butterfly brooch with hinged wings. A single diamond at the
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
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H 1.75 in W 2.25 in
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Vintage Insect Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage insect brooch 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 14k Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 26 antique edition and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect vintage insect brooch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A vintage insect brooch from Christian Dior and Hattie Carnegie — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A vintage insect brooch can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 9, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. 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 oval cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a vintage insect brooch, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Vintage Insect Brooch?
The price for a vintage insect brooch starts at $165 and tops out at $8,875 with these brooches, on average, selling for $890.
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 Vintage Insect Brooch
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To tell if a brooch is vintage, take a look at its fastener. Pieces made during the first half of the 20th century often had a long thin fastener that you push to open or close. This style of hardware is commonly known as a trombone clasp. Locking safety clasps emerged during the 1930s, and jewelers used them throughout the rest of the 20th century. You can also check brooches for a date stamp or research the maker's mark to determine who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine the age. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or professional jeweler examine the piece. On 1stDibs, find a variety of brooches from some of the world's top sellers.
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