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Vintage bumblebee pin in 14kt yellow gold with blue topaz-style stones
Bumblebee pin with blue stones on a white V-neck blouse
Vintage bumblebee pin with yellow gold wings and two blue gemstone accents
Vintage bumblebee pin in 14kt yellow gold with blue topaz-style stones
Bumblebee pin with blue stones on a white V-neck blouse
Vintage bumblebee pin with yellow gold wings and two blue gemstone accents

C. 1980 Vintage 2.40 ct. t.w. Swiss Blue Topaz Bumblebee Pin in 14kt Yellow Gold

$1,395
C. 1980. To create unique and memorable outfits, visually interesting accessories are key. From our Estate collection comes a regal bumblebe…

Item 244807

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All weights and measurements are approximate. Most gemstones are treated to enhance their beauty and may require special care.

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A Storied Heritage

The bee's physical form (articulated body, defined wings, compact scale) has made it a consistently effective jewelry motif across its long history. A creature so small that has been capable of carrying the symbolic associations with royalty, industry, and immortality is one worth wearing.

Industry Insight

Topaz is believed to derive from Sanskrit "tapas," meaning fire or heat. This describes the visual warmth the name originally referenced, which explains why "topaz" functioned as a color category for yellow stones before systematic mineralogy created the mineral-specific designation the word now carries.

A Notable Quality

If the feel of a piece matters to the person you're buying for, consider that a revolver clasp contributes slightly more mass than a springring or lobster clasp of the same size due to its solid barrel construction.

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