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18KT Yellow Gold Bee Brooch with Ruby 0.80Ct. & Diamond 0.49Ct
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
Classic 18 karat yellow gold bee brooch. This little bee is beautifully set with round brilliant
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1990s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Bee Brooch with Ruby, Diamond, Amethyst and South Sea Pearl
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully detailed 18 karat yellow gold bee brooch. The brooch is intricately set with square cut
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1990s Retro Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bee Brooch
Located in New York, NY
the natural world based on the insects' jurisdiction alone. This tiny bee brooch boasts a voluptuous
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bee Brooch
Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bee Brooch
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W 1.4 in L 1.1 in
Large Buccellati Enamel Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bee Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Buccellati bee brooch with hand engraved textured body, with applied translucent royal blue enamel
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1990s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Ruby 14 Carat White and Yellow Gold Bee Brooch
Located in London, GB
rest is in 14 carat yellow gold designed with a harlequin pattern engraved on its wings and head. This
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1990s Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

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

18 K yellow Gold bee brooch golden South Sea Pearl Diamond Emerald Ruby
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
of a ca 15mm golden South SeaPearl. The brooch is made in 18 K yellow Gold and measures approx. 32 mm
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Herbert Rosenthal Iconic Yellow Gold and Diamond Bee Brooch
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 Herbert Rosenthal 18k Yellow Gold Bee Brooch, measuring 1 inch from Wing tip to tip 3/4
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Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold and Enamel Brooch
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage 18 karat yellow gold Bee brooch with cathedral enamels / Italy 1970s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

18 Karat Gold and Enamel Brooch
18 Karat Gold and Enamel Brooch
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W 2.37 in L 1.97 in
Sabbadini Invisible Set Ruby Diamond Emerald Gold Bee Brooch
By Sabbadini
Located in New York, NY
Adorable 18k yellow gold bee brooch, by Italian designer Sabbadini. Featuring invisible set rubies
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20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold

Cellini 18 Karat Gold Bee Brooch with Diamonds, Gem Stones and South Sea Pearl
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully designed 18 karat yellow gold bee brooch. The bee's wings are set with round
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1990s Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow...

18KT Gold Bee Brooch with Diamond .94 Carat Ruby 1.67 Carat and South Sea Pearl
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
18 karat yellow gold bee brooch. This lovely brooch is beautifully designed with a body of
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1990s Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s 18k Yellow & White Gold, Pavé Setting Diamond Ruby Brooch
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
Amazing and original 18 Kt yellow gold bee brooch with pavé setting white diamonds and rubies eyes
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Ruby Bee Fly Brooch Pin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Bee/Fly Brooch Pin. This super sweet little bug will add sparkle to any
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Early 2000s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Ruby Bee Fly Brooch Pin
Yellow Gold Ruby Bee Fly Brooch Pin
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H 0.81 in W 0.71 in
Sapphire brooch bee 14KT yellow gold beautiful
Located in Jupiter, FL
Sapphire bee brooch, beautifully made in 14KT yellow gold. METAL: 14KT yellow gold Grams:2,82
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Bee Brooch 14KT yellow gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Pretty gold bee made in 14KT yellow gold. METAL: 14KT yellow gold Grams:4.37 Item45000002 mrm
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Emerald Bee Brooch Pin 14KT yellow gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Emerald Gold Brooch in 14KT yellow gold, pretty green brooch pin! METAL: 14KT yellow gold Grams
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Ruby Bee Pin Brooch 14KT yellow gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Natural ruby pin in 14KT yellow gold, stunning brooch with vivid rubies! METAL: 14KT yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Bee Brooch 14KT yellow gold Wasp
Located in Jupiter, FL
Gold Bee Brooch 14KT yellow gold METAL: 14KT yellow gold Grams:8.20 Item45000001 ktk WHAT YOU GET
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Chic BEE Brooch Citrine Yellow Gold for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
14K Yellow Gold Brooch (Matching Ring and Bracelet and Earrings Available) Citrine 2-0,48 ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Large Natural Sapphire Bee Brooch / Pedant #15683
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Large Natural Sapphire Bee Brooch / Pendant This beautiful bee can be worn as a
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Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamond .74 Carat Bee Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A lovely designed 18 karat yellow and white gold bee brooch. The bee is crafted in a high polished
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1990s Israeli Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Chalcedony Ruby Bee Brooch - Whimsical and Unique Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Unleash your playful side with our 14k Yellow Gold Chalcedony Ruby Bee Brooch, weighing a delicate
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

Chalcedony, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

H.Rosenthal Bee Brooch Ruby 18KT yellow gold RARE
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stunning Rosenthal ruby brooch with excellent craftsmanship in 18KT yellow gold! METAL: 14KT
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Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Opal Diamond Ruby Antique Style Bee Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
summer outfit. Brooch Information Metal: 18K White Top Yellow Gold Width: 24 mm. Length: 17 mm. Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Tourmaline and Pearl Victorian Style Bee Brooch in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
brooches are available in various kinds of gemstones, We offer four metals; white gold, yellow gold, rose
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Bee Pin 14KT yellow gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Diamond and Ruby bangle bracelet in 14KT yellow gold, beautiful and comfortable! METAL: 14KT
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Diamond Bee Brooch Pin in 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Gemstone: Diamond Metal Type: 18 Karat Yellow & White Gold Weight: grams
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Vintage 1950s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Bumble Bee Brooch - 18k Round .84ctw Insect Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Yellow Sapphire Bee Pin
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Pre owned vintage estate 18K yellow gold sapphire bee pin. The body of the bee has 67 invisibly
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Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Yellow Sapphire Bee Pin
18K Gold Yellow Sapphire Bee Pin
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W 1.37 in L 1.25 in
Yellow Sapphire with Diamond Bee Brooch Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Yellow Sapphire 6.97 carats with Diamond 0.69 carat Brooch set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width
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2010s Thai Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Sabbadini Diamond & Ruby 18k Gold Bee Pin Brooch
By Sabbadini
Located in Boca Raton, FL
white gold with yellow gold accent. The body and wings of the bee is fully decorated with diamonds, the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Sabbadini Diamond & Emerald 18k Gold Bee Pin Brooch
By Sabbadini
Located in Boca Raton, FL
white gold with yellow gold accent. The body and wings of the bee is fully decorated with diamonds, the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Nouveau Style Bee Brooch Pin Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A vintage Art Nouveau style bee brooch pin set in 18 karat yellow gold. Designed in yellow gold
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow and White Gold with Diamond Bee / Insect Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow And White Gold With Diamond Bee / Insect Brooch 0.30 total diamond weight. 4.57
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2010s Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Yellow Sapphires Diamonds Amber Rose Gold and Silver Bee Brooch/Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Gorgeous bee brooch/pendant necklace in 9 karat rose gold
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Amber, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Ruby & Diamond bee brooch 18KT gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
any other made in 18KT yellow gold with top grade natural diamonds. METAL: 18KT NATURAL DIAMOND(S
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Natural Turquoise Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold Bee Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 3-D 1950 18k yellow gold bee pin with all natural untreated gemstones. Turquoise matrix
Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Ella Gafter Bee Brooch Pearl
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
quality (F/G-VVS). The brooch is one-of-a-kind. It was handmade in 18 carat white and yellow gold in Italy
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Crystal,...

Ella Gafter Bee Brooch Pearl
Ella Gafter Bee Brooch Pearl
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W 1.25 in L 1.5 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
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Bee Brooch Set in 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautiful sapphire and diamond bee brooch set in 18k yellow and white gold. The bee has been
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2010s British Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruby and Diamond Bee Brooch Pin Set in 18k Yellow and White Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautiful handcrafted ruby and diamond bee brooch in 18 karat white and yellow gold. The bee
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2010s British Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Asch Grossbardt Dia Lapis Malachite Onyx Bee Brooch Yellow Gold 14k Insect Pin
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Asch Grossbardt Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Malachite, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald and Diamond Bee Brooch Pin Set in 18k Yellow and White Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautiful handcrafted emerald and diamond bee brooch in 18 karat white and yellow gold. The
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2010s British Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Herbert Rosenthal 1960 Bee Brooch in 18kt Yellow Gold 2.34 Ctw Diamonds & Rubies
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Miami, FL
Large bee pin-brooch designed by Herbert Rosenthal. Herbert Rosenthal's fame in the jewelry world
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Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Novelty Bee Pin w Cultured Pearl & Diamonds Bumble Bee Brooch in 14 Karat Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
it is obviously the real deal! We also have in our store a 14k yellow gold and diamond fly pin/brooch
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2010s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Two-Tone Diamond Bee Brooch Pin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Two-Tone Diamond Bee Brooch Pin. Very pretty white and yellow gold with pave-set round
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1990s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Two-Tone Diamond Bee Brooch Pin
Two-Tone Diamond Bee Brooch Pin
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W 1.02 in D 0.45 in L 1.08 in
Herbert Rosenthal Diamond and Ruby Bumble Bee Brooch Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
design. Crafted from luxurious 18 karat yellow gold, the brooch takes the form of a graceful bee, adorned
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Herbert Rosenthal Diamond and Ruby 3D Bee Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
personality! Type: Brooch Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Natural Diamonds: 2.58 ctw Diamond cut: Round Brilliant
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Vintage 1960s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Pearl Bee Pin Brooch
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
, clarity, and cut, F-G/VVS). The brooch is one-of-a-kind. It was handmade in 18 carat white and yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gol...

Ella Gafter Pearl Bee Pin Brooch
Ella Gafter Pearl Bee Pin Brooch
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W 1.25 in L 1.5 in
Rare Victorian brooch - 18 K Yellow gold Queen Bee set with rose cut diamond
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this stunning Bee brooch. This 18 ct yellow gold beauty is most likely crafted in the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Ella Gafter Bee Brooch Pin 17mm Pearl
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This bee brooch features a golden pearl of 17mm diameter. The flexible wings are set with custom
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Yellow Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Ella Gafter Bee Brooch Pin 17mm Pearl
Ella Gafter Bee Brooch Pin 17mm Pearl
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W 1.75 in L 1.75 in
Diamond Bee Pin in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
18K yellow gold pin depicting a bee with pavé round diamonds and cabochon emerald eyes. The back
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Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Bee Pin in 18K Yellow Gold
Diamond Bee Pin in 18K Yellow Gold
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W 1.13 in L 1 in
18K Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire Bee Pin
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Pre owned vintage estate 18K yellow gold deep intense blue sapphire bee pin. The body of the bee
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Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ruby and Diamond Bee Brooch in 14kt Yellow Gold by Frank J. Golden
Located in Freeport, FL
Company in the mid-1980s, this sweet little bee can be a worn as brooch or slipped onto a strand of small
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Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Chaumet Paris 1960 Jeweled Bee Brooch 18Kt Yellow Gold with 1.14 Ctw in Diamonds
By Chaumet
Located in Miami, FL
A jeweled bee brooch designed by Chaumet. A vintage beautiful Brooch, created in Paris France by
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Vintage 1960s French Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Sapphire Gold Bee Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Stylish finely detailed Diamond Bee with Sapphire Eyes Gold Brooch. Hand pave set
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Bee Brooch Pin
Located in Houston, TX
This sweet bumble bee brooch features 0.48 carat total weight in blue sapphires and 0.36 carat
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Ella Gafter Bee Pearl Diamonds Pin Brooch
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This golden pearl and diamond bee brooch features a pearl of 17.5mm diameter. The flexible wings
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Sapphir...

Ella Gafter Bee Pearl Diamonds Pin Brooch
Ella Gafter Bee Pearl Diamonds Pin Brooch
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W 1.75 in L 1.75 in
Ella Gafter Pearl Bee Sapphire Brooch Pin
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
). The brooch is one-of-a-kind. It was handmade in 18 carat white and yellow gold in Italy in our own
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, Sap...

Ella Gafter Pearl Bee Sapphire Brooch Pin
Ella Gafter Pearl Bee Sapphire Brooch Pin
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W 1.25 in L 1.5 in
18 Karat Yellow Gold Rosenthal Diamond Bee Pin
By Rosenthal
Located in Chicago, IL
18K yellow gold Rosenthal diamond bee pin, prong set with 19 full cut round diamonds weighing
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1990s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

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Yellow Gold Bee Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the yellow gold bee 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. Our collection of these items for sale includes 237 vintage editions and 43 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a yellow gold bee brooch 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. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Creating a yellow gold bee brooch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Herbert Rosenthal, Tiffany & Co. and Ella Gafter are consistently popular. While most can agree that any yellow gold bee brooch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 155 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a yellow gold bee brooch, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Yellow Gold Bee Brooch?

Prices for a yellow gold bee brooch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $249 and can go as high as $48,189, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,500.

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.