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Ruby bee pin in 14kt yellow gold with faceted gemstone cluster and textured wings
Ruby bumblebee pin on white shirt collar in 14kt yellow gold with pink stones
Bumblebee pin in 14kt yellow gold with ruby round stones and engraved wing details
Ruby bee pin in 14kt yellow gold with faceted gemstone cluster and textured wings
Ruby bumblebee pin on white shirt collar in 14kt yellow gold with pink stones
Bumblebee pin in 14kt yellow gold with ruby round stones and engraved wing details

C. 1990 Vintage 1.95 ct. t.w. Ruby Bumblebee Pin in 14kt Yellow Gold

$2,695
C. 1990. Add instant personality to your wardrobe with this whimsical bumblebee pin from our Estate collection. Fiery 1.95 ct. t.w. round ru…

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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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Care & Keeping

The revolver clasp doesn't ask much. Keep the barrel and tongue clean, go easy on the lotion near the closure, and let a jeweler lubricate or re-tension the mechanism at your next service visit.

Stone Story

Ruby's classification as the red gem variety of corundum reflects the role of chromium impurities in its crystal structure. The same element is responsible for emerald's green in a different host mineral, making chromium the single most significant color-causing trace element across the fine colored gemstone category.

A Storied Heritage

Victorian bee brooches, hairpins, and lockets were produced at a scale and finish level suited to gift-giving. The motif was rendered with enough naturalist detail to be recognizable, but in formats small enough to be worn daily, reflecting the era's expectation that moral symbolism should be carried close to the body.

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