{"product_id":"joan-rivers-bee-brooch-1990s","title":"Joan Rivers Classics Collection Bee Brooch 1990s Crystal Rhinestone Green Eyes Gold Plated","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Joan Rivers Classics Collection bee brooch from the 1990s features a gold plated body, clear rhinestone covered wings and body, two dark green rhinestone eyes, and a signature mark on the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brooch is bright and shiny, with its raised crystal decoration intact in the photographs and a working pin clasp, while small areas of darker metal finish are visible on the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoan Rivers launched her QVC jewelry collection in 1990, and the bee became her signature design because it represented doing what others thought impossible. This little bumblebee has the sparkling wings, rounded crystal covered body, and detailed gold tone legs that make her bee jewelry recognizable. At approximately one inch across, it is a small decorative pin for a jacket lapel, cardigan, or scarf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bee brooch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decorative costume jewelry pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1990s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold plated metal with clear crystal rhinestones and dark green rhinestone eyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright gold tone, silver tone rhinestone settings, clear crystals, and dark emerald green eyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Joan Rivers Classics Collection. Oval signature cartouche on reverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern or Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Joan Rivers crystal rhinestone bee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dimensional bumblebee with spread wings, pavé rhinestone decoration, textured gold tone legs, and raised rounded body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1 inch long x 1 inch wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear rhinestones on both wings and the rounded body sections, two dark green faceted eyes, gold tone textured legs, raised body construction, oval maker cartouche, and working pin clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Very Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Very Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e This brooch has a bright gold tone finish, sparkling rhinestone decoration, and a functioning pin clasp, with small surface marks visible on the reverse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe brooch has a solid construction, and the pin clasp opens and closes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth wings are present, with clear round rhinestones arranged across their shaped surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe larger rounded rear body section is covered with clear faceted rhinestones set close together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe smaller raised center body section also retains its clear rhinestone decoration, including the larger central stones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth dark green rhinestone eyes are present and visible at the front of the bee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe gold tone legs remain attached, including the small rounded feet visible along the sides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe textured metal finish is still visible on the legs and the underside of the body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe bee has a layered, three dimensional design, with the wings extending beyond the body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe oval maker cartouche remains attached to the reverse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe long pin stem and clasp assembly are present on the back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe gold tone finish appears bright across the front, especially around the wings, eyes, and body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall dark areas and variations in the gold tone finish are visible on the underside of the wings and around the reverse body details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine surface marks are visible on portions of the gold tone metal near the clasp and raised legs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rhinestone settings show small darker areas between individual stones, most noticeable in the close views of the rounded body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe oval maker cartouche is visible, but the complete lettering is difficult to read in the close photographs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe photographs do not establish whether every rhinestone is fully secure in its setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind more like this in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/pins-and-provenance\"\u003ePins \u0026amp; Provenance: Vintage Jewelry + Commemorative Pins\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you collect Joan Rivers Classics Collection bee jewelry, this 1990s crystal covered brooch with green eyes and a working clasp offers a small, wearable example of her signature design. 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