Silver bee brooch, a sleek monochrome statement for the lapel
This silver bee brooch takes the classic insect motif and renders it in a quiet, monochrome palette: black enamel, polished silver and a touch of smoke grey translucent enamel for the wings. The round head is a glossy black enamel dome topped with two arched silver antennae ending in tiny ball tips. The body is a sculpted silver shape with three black enamel stripes alternating with two polished silver bands, finished by a satin grey teardrop tail. Four symmetric wings spread wide on either side: two small stained glass effect top wings with cut out silver ribs over white and grey enamel, and two larger smoke grey translucent bottom wings with a central silver vein. Mode Tendance picked it for British wardrobes that prefer a quiet statement brooch over a bright enamel one, the kind that finishes a black coat or a charcoal blazer rather than competing with it.
- Glossy black enamel head: round dome topped with two arched silver antennae with ball tips
- Striped silver and black body: three black enamel stripes alternating with two polished silver bands
- Stained glass top wings: cut out silver ribs framing white and grey enamel panes
- Two larger smoke grey translucent bottom wings with central silver vein
- Satin grey teardrop tail and fine silver legs on either side
A magnetic insect brooch that respects coats and silk alike
The back of this magnetic brooches design hides a polished silver disc with a central magnet. The disc lies behind the fabric and clips to the magnet on the back of the bee, holding the brooch flat without piercing a single fibre. This makes it safe for a heavy wool coat lapel, a fine silk blouse, a cashmere knit and even a delicate slip dress, the fabrics where a traditional pin clasp would leave a permanent hole. It also makes the bee very easy to reposition through the day, from a tailored office blazer to an evening silk top.
Styling a monochrome bee brooch in a British wardrobe
The black and silver palette is one of the most versatile pairings in a wardrobe, sitting beautifully on classic British neutrals like camel, charcoal, ivory and navy. On a black evening dress shoulder the silver wings catch every light, on a cream chunky knit they read as a graphic accent, on a denim jacket they bring a touch of British library chic. For an autumnal layered look, combine it with another piece from our bee brooches selection or with a more flamboyant moth from the wider insect brooches family.
Materials and care for the translucent wings
Technical specifications
| Dimensions | Approximately 5cm wide x 3cm tall |
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| Fastening | Dual neodymium magnet, no piercing |
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| Body | Striped polished silver and black enamel with grey satin tail |
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| Wings | Stained glass top wings, smoke grey translucent bottom wings, fine silver veining |
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| Style | Quiet monochrome statement, day to evening |
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Wipe with a soft dry cloth, avoid perfume sprays and creams and store flat with the magnet disc clipped to the back of the bee to protect the translucent wing enamel. Avoid wearing close to credit cards or mechanical watches.
FAQ
Are the translucent wings glass or enamel?
They are a translucent smoke grey enamel set inside fine silver ribs, which gives the visual effect of stained glass without the fragility of real glass.
Is the bee suitable for an office or a formal evening?
Yes, the quiet monochrome palette makes it equally at home on a tailored office blazer and on a black silk evening dress shoulder.
Will the silver finish tarnish over time?
The silver tone is a sealed plating. Kept away from perfume and stored in a soft pouch the finish holds for years without tarnishing.
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