Le 31
Rhinestone Insect Brooch
This is a gold-tone insect-shaped brooch from Le 31 by Simons, an exclusive design made in Canada. It features faux pearls, faux gemstones, and metal construction, with a metallic bar and lock-hook closure; it measures 2 inches (5 cm) wide. The brooch is worn by pinning it to garments or accessories via its metal pin and clasp.
- Material
- Faux pearls, faux gemstones and metal
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Brooches & Lapel Pins
Color
Size
Specifications
Rhinestone insect brooch adorned with faux pearls and gemstones, featuring a metallic bar and lock-hook closure.
Faux pearl and gemstone embellishments, metallic bar closure, lock-hook clasp.
- Material
- Faux pearls, faux gemstones and metal
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Brooches & Lapel Pins
Additional Attributes
- faux pearls
- faux gemstones
- metal construction
- metallic bar and lock-hook closure
- width: 2 inches (5 cm)
- rhinestone embellishment
Product Insights
The Le 31 Rhinestone Insect Brooch offers a secure lock-hook clasp with an audible lock, ideal for dense weaves, but requires a fabric barrier on delicate materials and care through dry wiping and proper storage to prevent damage.
- Fabric compatibility
Works best on dense weaves; avoid delicate fabrics or use a barrier.
Why this is supported
The clasp functions best on dense weaves like wool, denim, or canvas, where fabric resistance keeps the lock engaged.
The locking action functions best when the pin is passed through a dense weave; fabrics like wool, denim, or canvas provide enough resistance
How the lock-hook clasp works — ideal_fabric_pairingOn delicate fabrics such as silk, the pin can snag; using a fabric barrier or avoiding direct pinning is recommended.
This brooch uses a pin-style closure (metallic bar and lock-hook), which can snag delicate fabrics like silk. We recommend using a fabric barrier or avoiding direct pinning on very delicate materials.
Can this brooch be worn on delicate fabrics like silk without causing snags or pulls?- Cleaning
Wipe with a dry cloth after each wear; avoid water and chemicals.
Why this is supported
The Q&A states:
To care for the faux pearls and gems, gently wipe with a soft, dry cloth after each wear.
What is the recommended way to clean and care for the faux pearls and gems to maintain their shine?and adds:
Avoid water, perfume, and harsh chemicals
What is the recommended way to clean and care for the faux pearls and gems to maintain their shine?- Storage
Store in a soft pouch or lined jewelry box to prevent scratching.
Why this is supported
The Q&A recommends:
store the brooch in a soft pouch or lined jewelry box to prevent scratching
What is the recommended way to clean and care for the faux pearls and gems to maintain their shine?- Fabric care
Use a fabric barrier to prevent snagging on delicate fabrics.
Why this is supported
On fabric care, it notes:
This brooch uses a pin-style closure (metallic bar and lock-hook), which can snag delicate fabrics like silk.
Can this brooch be worn on delicate fabrics like silk without causing snags or pulls?Using a fabric barrier or avoiding direct pinning on such materials prevents damage to both the fabric and the brooch.
- Clasp
Lock-hook clasp provides secure hold with audible lock, ideal for dense fabrics.
Why this is supported
The clasp virtually eliminates accidental opening, as noted:
this design virtually eliminates accidental opening, which is particularly valuable for a brooch with raised rhinestones that can catch on sleeves or scarves.
How the lock-hook clasp works — positive_lock_mechanismIt also resists working loose:
Because the locking bar must be manually lifted to release, the clasp resists working loose from body movement or brushing against objects, a notable advantage over friction-fit closures that can gradually back out over the course of a day's wear.
How the lock-hook clasp works — active_wear_securityThe clasp provides audible confirmation:
A definitive click when the locking bar snaps into place provides tactile and audible feedback that the brooch is fully secured—without this confirmation, the lock may be only partially engaged and could release if the brooch rotates.
How the lock-hook clasp works — audible_confirmationFor best performance, it should be used on dense fabrics:
The locking action functions best when the pin is passed through a dense weave; fabrics like wool, denim, or canvas provide enough resistance to keep the pin under light tension, ensuring the lock stays fully engaged while also minimizing the visibility of the pin hole.
How the lock-hook clasp works — ideal_fabric_pairing- Insect motif
Stylized insect motif, not a specific species.
Why this is supported
The manufacturer's Q&A clarifies that the brooch is a
stylized insect without a distinct species label
What specific insect does this brooch represent, and is it designed to be a bee, beetle, or something else?, confirming it is not meant to represent a specific insect.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Gold-tone insect brooch shown from a slightly elevated front angle; spread wings decorated with round faux pearls and small rhinestones, ribbed spherical head, a faceted teardrop stone at the center, and a heart-shaped abdomen encrusted with many small rhinestones. A metal pin/clasp is visible beneath the body.
- Overall shapeSymmetrical insect silhouette with horizontally spread wings, a rounded ribbed head at top center, a teardrop-shaped central thorax stone, and a heart-shaped lower abdomen.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.48 · w 0.60 · h 0.22 (high) - Wings - decorationBoth wings are open and decorated with a row of round faux pearls near the outer edge and multiple small dark rhinestones set into recessed patterned areas.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.48 · w 0.26 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.48 · w 0.26 · h 0.12 (high) - Head textureSpherical head with fine ribbed linear texture and two small upward antennae nodes.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.44 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high) - Central faceted stoneA prominent teardrop/pear-shaped faceted stone set at the front center of the body with reflective clear-to-grey appearance.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.53 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (high) - Abdomen detailHeart-shaped lower abdomen densely encrusted with many small warm-toned rhinestones in a pavé arrangement.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.60 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high) - Pin and claspMetal pin hardware and clasp mechanism run along the underside and are partially visible beneath the body toward the rear.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.55 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (medium)
Other
Product photographed on a smooth white background with soft shadow to the lower right; lighting from upper left producing mild highlights and reflective glints on metal and stones. Image framed with ample white space above the product and slight perspective tilt.
- Background and surfaceEven white matte background and flat surface with a soft drop shadow cast to the lower right of the brooch.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and reflectionsDirectional soft lighting from the upper left causing metallic highlights on the ribbed head and glints on faceted stones and pearls.
- Shot compositionSlightly elevated front-facing angle with the brooch centered in the lower half of the frame and substantial empty space above.
Colors
antique gold· metal body#95948Bpearl white· wing pearls#CACBC5smoky grey· central faceted stoneamber gold· abdomen rhinestones- Overall shapeSymmetrical insect silhouette with horizontally spread wings, a rounded ribbed head at top center, a teardrop-shaped central thorax stone, and a heart-shaped lower abdomen.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a metal insect brooch showing the back side with an exposed pin bar, hinge, and textured cast metal wings and body.
- Overall shapeInsect-shaped brooch with three main lobes: a central rounded body and two large outstretched wing lobes; a small crown-like protrusion at the top of the central body.
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.18 · w 0.66 · h 0.47 (high) - Material and finishCast metal with a gold-tone finish and deliberately antiqued darker recesses; surface shows hammered and irregular texture inside wing cavities.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.22 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (high) - Pin bar and claspStraight thin metal pin bar running diagonally across the back from upper-left to lower-right with a cylindrical hinge at the left end and a V-shaped safety clasp at the right end.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (high) - Wing interior detailEach wing has a concave cavity with textured ridges and darker patina concentrated in the recesses; left wing cavity appears slightly deeper than right.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.20 · w 0.30 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.53 · y 0.28 · w 0.28 · h 0.23 (high) - Central cavity and mountingCentral rounded depression in the body likely where decorative front elements mount; interior of cavity is darker and smoother than surrounding textured metal.
1 region
x 0.41 · y 0.30 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Small decorative detailsSmall vertical spines or leg-like protrusions visible beneath the central body between the wing lobes.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.39 · w 0.12 · h 0.09 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a clean white background with soft shadow and top-down slightly angled perspective.
- Shot compositionBrooch centered slightly above middle of the frame on a plain white surface, photographed from above at a slight angle so the pin bar is visible in diagonal orientation.
- Background and shadowEven white background with a soft diffuse shadow cast to the lower-right of the brooch.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the brooch with visible metal texture; lighting is even and neutral with minor specular highlights on raised metal areas.
Colors
antique gold· metal body and wingsbrownish antique· recessed cavities and patina- Overall shapeInsect-shaped brooch with three main lobes: a central rounded body and two large outstretched wing lobes; a small crown-like protrusion at the top of the central body.