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Item No: 16720

Vintage Black & Yellow Plique-A-Jour Enamel and Old European Cut Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Bee Brooch

A charming vintage bee motif brooch/pendant in yellow gold, highlighted with translucent plique-à-jour–style enamel in black and yellow and accented by Old European cut diamond sparkle. The dimensional wings and detailed body create strong showcase presence for clients drawn to whimsical, nature-inspired estate jewelry, while the dual-wear format supports versatile merchandising across brooch, lapel, and pendant styling stories—ideal for gifting, collectors, and seasonal edits.
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In-house review and provenance research before any piece reaches your showroom.

The Details

Specifications & Construction.

Overview

Brand
Estate
Type
Brooch/Pendant
Period
Vintage 1960's
Metal
14K/18K Yellow Gold · 19.77 g
Measurements
44x43mm

Stone Profile

3 stones · 0.5 cttw

Role Stone Shape Weight Color Clarity
Side #1 Diamond Old European Cut 0.5 ct G-H VS2-SI1
Side #2 Emel Yellow
Side #3 Emel Black
Vintage Black & Yellow Plique-A-Jour Enamel and Old European Cut Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Bee Brooch — anatomy card
The Story

Made by hand, when the continental ateliers still set everything by hand.

The kind of piece a serious retailer builds a vitrine around.

The provenance for this piece is recorded against its piece-level documentation file. Approved partners can view full hallmark identification, period-appropriate setting techniques, condition history, and prior-ownership notes alongside the piece.

For the showroom conversation, the short version is the one the case card carries: era, atelier or designer, and what makes the piece worth a vitrine. The long version is for the client who's asking the right questions.

What you get with the piece

Memo, service, and the provenance file.

  1. Memo for Fourteen Days

    Take the piece for two weeks. Show it to your client. Decide afterwards. No fees.

  2. Insured Overnight Both Ways

    Order by 4pm ET. View it on your bench the next morning. Return label included.

  3. Sizing & Service Included

    Complimentary resize, polish, and rhodium-touch on this piece for an approved partner.

  4. Provenance File on Request

    Full authentication paperwork, period photos, and the condition report — to support your sale.