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Magnetic bee brooch: pastel enamel, silver rhinestone and monochrome
Every bee in this range closes with a magnet rather than a pin: one plate sits in front of the fabric, one behind, and nothing goes through the weave. There are four finishes, from a pastel enamel with stained-glass wings to a graphic black, silver and translucent grey. Widths run from 5 to 7 cm at the widest point.
Our magnetic bee brooches
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A pin leaves a hole. On silk, on fine knitwear, on a scarf you actually care about, that hole never really closes again. That is why we built this range around magnets, and it is worth knowing before you settle on a finish. All four bees belong to our insect brooches range.
How the magnetic fastening behaves
Because the two plates grip through the cloth, the thinner and smoother the fabric, the flatter the brooch lies. Silk and poplin keep it almost flush. A thick wool coat lifts it slightly and gives the wings more shadow. Nothing has to be forced through the cloth, so the bee can be moved as often as you like without leaving a mark.
Size and scale, model by model
| Pastel enamel | 7 cm across | Reads as colour before anything else |
|---|---|---|
| Silver with rhinestones | 5.5 by 4.5 cm | Hammered wings catch overhead light |
| Silver, rhinestones and pearl | 5 cm | Smallest footprint, most detailed setting |
| Monochrome | 5 cm | Translucent wings and a striped body stay quiet on a dark coat |
Choosing a bee brooch by fabric and colour
Once the size is settled, colour decides the rest. Pastel enamel lifts a navy or charcoal ground: its blue, pale green and violet stay legible from across a room. The silver pieces prefer a light, plain fabric, since the rhinestone setting needs some contrast behind it. And when an outfit already carries a print, the monochrome bee is the sensible answer, because black, silver and translucent grey add texture without adding another colour.
Where to wear a bee brooch
A lapel is the obvious place: wear it high on the left. Beyond that, a magnet opens up ground a pin cannot touch, such as the corner of a silk square, the point of a shawl, a plain bag strap or the front of a beret. For an evening, the silver bee with its central pearl bead is the dressiest option. Want a longer, more drawn-out shape? Our dragonfly range does that, while the butterfly brooches give you broader wings.
Keeping the enamel and rhinestones bright
A dry microfibre cloth is enough for regular care. Keep perfume and hairspray away from the setting, since both dull the enamel and the stones over time. Store the bees apart from one another, or the magnets will pull together in the box. Bank cards and mechanical watches are best kept at a distance too.