Tiger Eye Insect Brooch 1960s Gold Tone Bug Pin Textured Wings Vintage Costume Jewelry
$24.00
This vintage tiger eye insect brooch pairs a polished oval tiger's eye cabochon with bright gold-tone metalwork, textured wings, detailed legs, and a dimensional insect form.
The stone shows deep brown and golden banding with a strong chatoyant stripe. The gold-tone body has finely striated spread wings and open framework beneath the central cabochon. A straight pin with locking safety clasp is fitted across the back.
Details
- Item: Insect brooch or pin
- Era: Circa 1960s to 1970s
- Materials: Tiger's eye stone and gold-tone metal
- Maker: No visible maker's mark
- Dimensions: Approximately 1.5 inches long with a 2 inch wingspan
- Weight: Approximately 2 ounces
Condition: Very Good Vintage Condition
The brooch appears complete in the supplied photographs, with the stone, wings, legs, pin, and clasp present. The tiger's eye cabochon remains glossy with a distinct golden chatoyant band. Textured details remain crisp. Light surface wear and small finish variations are visible on close inspection. No obvious chips to the stone are visible in the supplied photographs.
Collector's Notes
The tiger's eye cabochon forms the body of the insect, giving this small brooch a particularly striking look as its golden band shifts in changing light. The spread textured wings create a noticeable 2 inch silhouette. No maker's mark is visible, so the maker and exact model are not confirmed from photos.
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Disclaimer
All items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece, please review them carefully, as they are part of the description.
I do my best to capture colors accurately, but your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.
Please Note:
These pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.
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Yes. Every photo on this page is the actual item you will receive. Not a stock photo, not a similar copy. What you see is what ships.
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Honestly. This is vintage, so expect some age. When I find wear, writing, stains, loose pages, chips, or missing pieces, I note them and show them in the photos. Some marks add character. Some are just flaws. I tell you which is which so you can decide if this is the right one for you.
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With care. Old books and fragile pieces are wrapped and boxed so they arrive the way they left me. Careful packing is one of the things buyers mention most in their reviews. Orders of $35 or more ship free.
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Probably not. Everything here is one of a kind, and I rarely find the same item twice. Once it sells, it is gone. Vintage does not restock neatly.
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