🐝 Vintage Italian 18K Gold Bumble Bee Brooch | Lavender Jade & Ruby Eyes | 1950s

Vintage 1950s Italian 18K gold bumble bee brooch w lavender jade cabochons & ruby eyes. Handcrafted luxury w mid-century hallmarks and natural color play. Handmade Italian solid 18K gold bumble bee brooch, stamped “K18” & “Italy.” This striking mid-century piece features 2 luminous lavender jade cabochons (≈6 ctw) forming the body & ruby cabochon eyes (≈1.2mm each) bring the bee vividly to life. The lavender jade displays beautiful angle-dependent color play, appearing softer in ambient light & deepening to a richer violet-lavender tone under strong directional light. The optical characteristics in the images are consistent w natural lavender jadeite rather than dyed material. The reverse bears the K18 & Italy stamps along w a partially obscured maker’s hallmark in a rectangular cartouche; only the first of three numbers—a “5”—is visible due to the placement of the leg. Hallmark style is indicative of 1950s Italian manufacture. A set of hand-etched numbers (“528,” difficult to fully discern) appears nearby & likely added later. Finely hand-textured wings, sculptural detail, & substantial 10.2-gram weight highlight the quality of Italian mid-century craftsmanship. Details • Era: 1950s • Metal: Solid 18K Gold (stamped) • Origin: Italy • Gemstones: Lavender jade (≈6 ctw), ruby eyes • Weight: 10.2 g • Size: 34 × 26 × 14 mm • Condition: Excellent vintage condition #VintageJewelry #18KGold #BeeBrooch #LavenderJade #JadeiteStyle #MidCenturyJewelry #FineJewelry #LuxuryVintage