Tanzanite Bee Brooch with Rainbow Moonstone Wings and Emerald in 14K Gold

Design Details

• Sculpted bee brooch in 14K yellow gold
• Pear-shaped tanzanite cabochon body in deep violet-blue
• Oval tanzanite cabochon thorax
• Trillion emerald cabochon head
• Two rainbow moonstone wings on each side with blue flash
• Two tiny garnet cabochon eyes
• Gold weight 4.47 g, stone weight 15.30 cts, gross weight 7.53 g
• One-of-a-kind, only one made

The Story & Styling

Insect motifs in fine jewelry trace back to the Victorian era and have returned in every era since for the playful, slightly surreal touch they bring to a tailored outfit. This bee leans on tanzanite for the body, which lifts the whole piece into collector territory.

Wears beautifully on a blazer lapel, a silk scarf, or pinned to a cashmere coat. Pairs with cream, ivory, navy, and warm neutrals.

Ulka's Expert Insight: Tanzanite is mined in only one place on earth, the Merelani Hills of Tanzania. Pieces this large in cabochon form are increasingly hard to source, which makes a brooch like this an interesting collector buy beyond its design.