{"product_id":"estate-14kt-yellow-gold-ruby-lapis-mother-of-pearl-bee-brooch-ca-1960s","title":"Estate 14KT Yellow Gold Ruby, Lapis \u0026 Mother of Pearl Bee Brooch, ca. 1960's","description":"Crafted in 14kt yellow gold, this estate bee brooch from the 1960's features a striking combination of inlaid materials: luminous mother of pearl forming the wings and portions of the body, and deep lapis lazuli filling additional body segments, accented by two round cabochon rubies set as the bee's eyes, totaling 0.08 ctw. Total measurements are 11\/16 x 11\/16 inch, with a weight of 2.1 grams.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFigural animal jewelry enjoyed particular popularity throughout the mid-20th century, when jewelers embraced whimsical, sculptural forms accented with natural materials for richly textured, multi-dimensional designs. The bee has long stood as a beloved symbol in jewelry, representing hard work, community, and personal transformation. Here, the pairing of mother of pearl's soft iridescence with lapis lazuli's deep celestial blue creates striking color contrast across the bee's wings and body, while the ruby eyes add a warm, glowing point of color to complete the design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElevate your jewelry collection with this vintage bee brooch, a wonderfully characterful and richly detailed addition for collectors of figural and mid-century jewelry design. Its multi-material inlay work and vivid color contrast make it a delightful conversation piece as well as a thoughtful gift for someone who loves whimsical, storied jewelry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome of the photographs featured on this website have been enhanced or processed using artificial intelligence (AI) tools. While we strive to ensure that all images accurately represent our products, services, and subjects, please be aware that AI processing may alter certain visual details from the original photograph. We are committed to transparency and want our visitors to have a clear understanding of how our visual content is produced. If you have any questions about a specific image or our use of AI technology, please don't hesitate to contact us at info@nelsoncoleman.com.","brand":"Estate Towson - Emilia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51753160179990,"sku":"252-00498","price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0884\/3863\/6822\/files\/1787592401901_82006e13_8839fe9c-ce54-4aba-94e2-0745183a3a5e.png?v=1787606038","url":"https:\/\/nelsoncoleman.com\/products\/estate-14kt-yellow-gold-ruby-lapis-mother-of-pearl-bee-brooch-ca-1960s","provider":"Nelson Coleman Jewelers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}