Vintage 1950s Gold-Tone Black Enamel Beetle Brooch Figural Insect Costume Pin

Figural beetle brooches are uncommon among costume jewelry — most insect brooches stick to butterflies and dragonflies.

A mid-century three-dimensional beetle in gold-tone metal with a black enamel body and jointed gold-tone legs and antennae accented with small rhinestones. The sculptural form and enamel detailing suggest 1950s to 1960s production from a mid-market costume jeweler, though unmarked.

The safety pin closure is original and fully functional. The non-ferrous construction confirms the gold-tone finish is the primary material, not plated base metal.

The compact scale works equally on a coat lapel or as a bag charm, but the sculptural form makes it read as a statement piece rather than a delicate accent. The three-dimensional structure photographs clearly and reads well from a distance.

Details

• Type: Brooch
• Era: Mid-century (1950s–1960s)
• Material: Gold-tone metal, black enamel
• Stones: Enamel (wing covers), small rhinestones (leg accents)
• Size: 3 × 2 × 1 cm
• Item weight: 6 g
• Marked: No — typical for unsigned costume jewelry of this period
• Closure: Safety pin, fully functional
• Style: Figural, animal

Condition

Excellent · Enamel body fully intact with no chips or crazing, all rhinestone accents in place, safety pin secure and functional, surface patina consistent with age.