Le 31
Rhinestone Orb Brooch
The Rhinestone Orb Brooch is a decorative pin designed in Canada by Le 31 by Simons, featuring a gold-tone metal construction and faux gemstones, including a domed rhinestone orb, a cross topper, and a twisted rope frame with a dark red accent. It secures with a metallic bar and lock-hook closure, making it suitable for fastening to clothing, scarves, or accessories. Width measures 1.75 inches (4.5 cm).
- Material
- Faux gemstones and metal
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Brooches & Lapel Pins
Specifications
A rhinestone orb brooch with faux gemstones and metal, featuring a metallic bar and lock-hook closure.
Faux gemstone embellishments, metallic bar closure, lock-hook closure
- Material
- Faux gemstones and metal
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Brooches & Lapel Pins
Additional Attributes
- faux gemstones
- metal
- metallic bar closure
- lock-hook closure
- designed in Canada
- rhinestone orb design
Product Insights
Le 31's Rhinestone Orb Brooch revives the ancient men's brooch tradition as a statement pin with a 4.5 cm width that covers 30–60% of a standard lapel, works on bow ties, side closures, and hats, and coordinates with gold-toned accessories, dark suits, and red accents. Its textured metal finish contrasts with polished stones, and foil-backed glass with 24–48 facets produces a bold, glittery sheen in Golden Yellow. A lock-hook closure derived from the 1920s rollover safety catch ensures secure fastening with easy push-through fabric. The tradeoff: generic rhinestones keep the price at C$49 versus C$89 for the Swarovski-crystal version, and Mohs 3–4 hardness suits occasional wear, requiring care like dry dusting to preserve sparkle. As the entry-level option in Le 31's three-rhinestone men's brooch collection, it offers a balance of heritage, versatility, and affordability.
Verified claims
- Lapel fit
- 4.5 cm width covers 30–60% of a standard lapel as a statement pin.
- Coordination
- Coordinates with gold-toned hardware—such as a watch case, cufflinks, belt buckle, or signet ring—and dark suits in charcoal, black, or midnight blue.
- Heritage
- Revives the ancient men's brooch tradition.
- Placements
- Works as a statement on bow ties, side closures, and hats
- Closure
- Lock-hook closure locks pin in place, preventing accidental unfastening.
- Ease of use
- The integrated lock-hook bar fastens easily through fabric and locks into place to keep the brooch secure.
- History
- The closure design is a contemporary take on the roll-over safety catch that first appeared in the 1910s and became standard for fine jewelry by the 1930s.
- Sparkle
- Foil-backed glass with 24–48 facets produces a bold, glittery sheen.
- Durability
- Rhinestones with Mohs 3–4 hardness suit occasion-led wear; dry dusting and flat, dry storage help preserve their sparkle.
- Value
- Generic rhinestones keep the price at C$49, compared with C$89 for the Swarovski-crystal Double Brooch in the same Le 31 collection.
- Color
- Golden Yellow refers to the faux gemstones rather than the metal finish; the stone hue comes from tinted glass or colored foil, possibly with an AB coating, while the metal hardware is gold-toned to match.
- Care
- Preserve sparkle by dry dusting with a soft brush, spot-cleaning stones with a barely damp swab and drying immediately, applying perfume or hairspray before putting the brooch on, and storing it flat in a dry, separate compartment.
- Stone quality
- Uses generic foil-backed rhinestones, not Swarovski crystals.
- Rhinestone collection
- Le 31's men's brooch collection includes three rhinestone designs, with the Orb as the entry-level option and a Double Brooch as the Swarovski-tier alternative.
- Lapel fit
- At 4.5 cm wide, the brooch sits in the 3–6 cm sweet spot for structured blazer lapels, covers roughly 30–60% of a standard lapel, and reads as a deliberate statement rather than a discreet accent.
Product record
- Title
- Rhinestone Orb Brooch
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 49 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Gold-tone ornamental brooch with a domed, rhinestone-covered orb topped by a small cross, an encircling twisted rope frame set with clear stones, a single dark red faceted accent stone at left, and a visible pin/clasp assembly at right.
- Domed orb centerSemicircular domed central element densely paved with small clear or light champagne rhinestones set in gold-tone metal, forming the main visual mass of the brooch.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.45 · w 0.23 · h 0.19 (high) - Cross topperSmall gold-tone cross mounted above the domed orb with a single round opalescent or pale gem set at its center.
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x 0.48 · y 0.38 · w 0.07 · h 0.07 (high) - Twisted rope frameFlattened oval frame beneath the orb composed of a twisted rope-style gold-tone metal band; the front-facing lower edge of the frame is lined with a row of small clear rhinestones.
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x 0.30 · y 0.58 · w 0.48 · h 0.16 (high) - Dark red faceted accentSingle round, faceted dark red stone set in a small prong setting positioned to the left side of the orb and slightly above the rope frame.
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x 0.32 · y 0.52 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high) - Pin and claspGold-tone straight pin bar and a small cylindrical clasp assembly visible to the right of the orb, partially overlapping the rope frame.
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x 0.60 · y 0.50 · w 0.19 · h 0.12 (high) - Metal finish and texturePolished gold-tone metal visible on structural elements and settings with reflective highlights and small cast texture on the cross.
Other
Studio-style product shot on a neutral light gray background with a soft cast shadow below and to the right of the brooch; even, diffuse lighting highlights metal reflections and stone facets.
- BackgroundUniform light gray backdrop occupying the full image area outside the brooch.
- ShadowSoft diffuse shadow cast below and slightly to the right of the brooch, giving a subtle lifted appearance.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.66 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (high) - Shot compositionBrooch centered horizontally in the lower half of the frame with ample negative space above.
Colors
warm gold· gold-tone metal#B5B5B5clear champagne rhinestone· central rhinestones#C4C4C3clear crystal· lower rim rhinestones#ECECECdeep garnet red· left accent stoneopalescent white· cross center stone#C4C5BB- Domed orb centerSemicircular domed central element densely paved with small clear or light champagne rhinestones set in gold-tone metal, forming the main visual mass of the brooch.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a gold-tone ornamental brooch showing the pin bar and closure, a hollow textured orb cup, a small cross detail above the cup, and a decorative oval frame with a row of clear rhinestones around the cup rim.
- Pin bar and claspStraight thin metal pin bar runs across the back of the brooch from left hinge to right coil clasp; right side has a coiled spring clasp and small rounded catch element, left side has a hinge post and rounded hinge housing.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.33 · w 0.74 · h 0.18 (high) - Hollow orb cup interiorShallow hollow cup with visibly irregular hammered texture on interior surface and a short upright metal post at the center of the cup interior.
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x 0.36 · y 0.40 · w 0.28 · h 0.22 (high) - Rhinestone bandCircumferential band of small clear faceted rhinestones set around the outer rim of the orb cup, visible as a sparkling row of stones.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.52 · w 0.30 · h 0.12 (high) - Cross detailSmall raised cross-shaped metal element attached to the top-rear of the orb, with slightly irregular textured finish matching the cup.
1 region
x 0.54 · y 0.25 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (medium) - Decorative oval frameFlattened oval frame beneath the orb formed from textured metal with a braided or beaded outer edge and a slightly scalloped lower rim.
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x 0.18 · y 0.62 · w 0.66 · h 0.22 (high) - Surface finishAll visible metal surfaces have a warm gold-tone color with an intentionally irregular, hammered or cast texture and some small darker pits or blemishes in the cup interior.
Other
Product shot on a plain light grey background with soft shadow; image is angled slightly from above and centered with studio lighting producing mild specular highlights on metal.
- Background and shadowEven light grey backdrop with a soft diffuse shadow to the right of the brooch indicating angled lighting from upper left.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot angleCamera viewpoint is slightly elevated and angled down onto the brooch, showing the back side and interior of the orb.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the brooch with clear detail and minimal noise; highlights and small specular reflections visible on metal surfaces.
Colors
warm gold· metal body#ACACACclear· rhinestones- Pin bar and claspStraight thin metal pin bar runs across the back of the brooch from left hinge to right coil clasp; right side has a coiled spring clasp and small rounded catch element, left side has a hinge post and rounded hinge housing.