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A sterling silver firefly brooch with open wire-outline wings, a solid yellow gold marquise-shaped tail, and two round diamonds set at the tips of the antennae, photographed on a woven fabric surface.

Firefly Logo Brooch in Silver and Gold with Diamonds

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Sterling silver, 10k yellow gold, lab-created diamonds

A client wanted his property's firefly logo turned into a wearable brooch, right down to the yellow gold tail and diamond-tipped antennae from the original drawing. He asked the team to keep the wings' natural asymmetry from the sketch but smooth the curves so it read as finished jewelry rather than a school project. When it arrived, he wrote: 'She absolutely loves it! And I am extremely pleased with your service and methods.'

'This is PERFECT!!!!' — on seeing the first render

'She absolutely loves it! And I am extremely pleased with your service and methods.' — on delivery

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For the whole family Make Your Mark Business / brand logo

Quick specs

Design type

Brooches (pin)

Primary Metal

Sterling silver

Secondary Metal

Yellow gold 10k

Shape / Cut

Round

Primary Stone

Lab diamond

Accent Stones

None

Style

Abstract symbol Animals Cut out Logo Organic

Design Complexity

Moderate

Intent

Make Your Mark Business / brand logo

Intent: Certainty

High

Size

Brooch approximately 3 inches tall. Lapel-pin posts 10mm (3/8 in) long, positioned at head, mid-wing, and mid-body.

How they made it distinctive

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Open-wire wing outline chosen over a solid wing to keep the piece recognizable as the client's own logo while managing size and weight at three inches
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Wing curves intentionally kept asymmetrical to preserve the character of the original hand-drawn logo
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Three lapel-pin posts used instead of a single pin stem so a piece this wide stays fully supported on fabric
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Gold tail piece left without a silver outline once it became a solid inset, simplifying the design at the client's request
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Two-tone silver and gold construction used to translate the logo's original color scheme directly into metal

How you'd make it yours

Stone type: this piece uses lab-created diamonds at the antennae tips; a new commission could use moissanite or natural diamonds

Metal combination: this piece pairs sterling silver with 10k gold; a new piece could use white gold with yellow or rose gold for a similar two-tone effect

Size: this piece is sized at 3 inches with three support posts; a smaller design could use a single standard pin back

Wing structure: this piece uses an open-wire outline; a new commission could use a solid or partially filled wing surface

One of a kind: this exact brooch was designed from one client's own logo and is not reproduced — a new commission is an original piece inspired by this one, not a copy

Design changes made

The gold tail piece was simplified to remove its silver outline once it became a solid inset rather than a hollow shape, and the wing curves were smoothed for a more finished look while intentionally keeping the asymmetry from the original logo sketch.

Who this is for

This piece is for someone who has a logo, symbol, or drawing that means something specific to them and wants it turned into a real, wearable object rather than just printed or embroidered. It's especially right for anyone who wants a statement piece with presence, not a small, easily overlooked pin.

How it's made

Once the design was approved, a 3D-printed resin model was produced and shared with the client as a preview of the piece's form before any metal was committed. The resin was then set on a wax tree, invested in plaster, and fired in a kiln to burn out the pattern, leaving a hollow mold. Sterling silver was cast for the wing framework, with the tail piece cast separately in 10k gold, then the pieces were cooled, extracted, and cleaned. After casting, the silver wing wires were polished to a bright finish while the gold tail was polished separately to a mirror shine, keeping the two metal tones distinct where they meet. Two round lab-created diamonds were bezel-set into the silver at the antennae tips. Three lapel-pin posts were then attached at the head, mid-wing, and body, rather than a single pin stem, so the finished 3-inch piece stays supported across the width of the design.

Key note

The brooch uses three separate lapel-pin posts instead of a single pin stem because no standard brooch pin was long enough to fully support a piece three inches wide.

Pricing guidance

A sculptural silver-and-gold brooch of this size and complexity sits in the mid range for custom pin work. Most of the cost comes from the open-wire fabrication and hand-finishing needed to keep two metal tones crisp where they meet, plus the diamond setting at the antennae tips. Size and the number of support posts required are secondary cost drivers.

Moves price up ↑

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Increasing the size beyond 3 inches, which requires thicker wire gauge and more support posts
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Using natural diamonds instead of lab-created diamonds at the antennae tips
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Adding a solid or filled wing surface instead of an open-wire outline
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Using 14k or 18k gold for the tail piece instead of 10k
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Adding more stones or a pave-set accent along the wing edges

Moves price down ↓

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Reducing the piece to a smaller scale, such as 1.5 to 2 inches
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Using moissanite in place of lab-created diamonds at the antennae tips
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Using a single standard pin back instead of three lapel-pin posts, on a smaller design
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Simplifying to a single-metal design rather than a silver-and-gold combination
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Omitting the stones and leaving the antennae tips plain metal

Questions people ask

Can you turn a logo or drawing into a piece of jewelry?

Yes, this is a common request and the process usually starts with a sketch based on the original artwork, followed by a 3D model and a photorealistic render for approval. Fine details like asymmetry or specific proportions from the original drawing can be preserved or smoothed out based on preference. Two-tone metal combinations, like silver paired with gold, are a common way to translate a logo's color scheme into metal. The whole process typically takes about one week for design and four to five weeks for production.

How durable is a lab-created diamond compared to a natural one?

Lab-created diamonds have the same hardness and chemical composition as natural diamonds, rating a 10 on the Mohs scale, which is the hardest natural material there is. This means they resist scratching and wear just as well as a natural diamond in daily use. The main difference is origin and cost, not durability or appearance. For small accent stones like antennae tips on a brooch, a lab-created diamond will hold up identically to a natural one.

What does a custom two-tone brooch like this typically cost?

A sculptural silver-and-gold brooch of moderate complexity, in the three-inch size range, sits in the mid range for custom pin work. The main cost drivers are the open-wire fabrication, the hand-finishing required to keep two metal tones distinct, and the diamond setting. Size, metal choice, and stone type all move the price up or down from that baseline.

How does a large brooch stay attached to clothing without sagging or flopping?

For a brooch several inches wide, a single pin stem often isn't enough to keep the piece flat and stable. One solution is to use multiple smaller lapel-pin posts spaced across the design, so the weight is distributed and the piece is supported all the way across rather than pivoting on one point. Post length also matters: a post around 3/8 of an inch works well for medium-weight fabrics like a sweater, while thinner fabrics need a shorter post to stay comfortable.

Can silver and gold be combined in one piece?

Yes, mixing sterling silver and gold in the same piece is a well-established technique and a good way to create visual contrast or represent multiple colors from an original design. The two metals are cast and finished separately, then joined during assembly, which lets each retain its own polish and tone. This two-tone approach is especially useful for translating logos or drawings that use more than one color.

Can jewelry be made with an open, see-through design instead of a solid piece?

Yes, an open-wire or cut-out design is a common technique, especially for larger pieces where a fully solid version would be too heavy or costly. It keeps the outline and shape of the original design recognizable while reducing weight and material cost. This approach works particularly well for wing shapes, letters, or other forms where the silhouette carries the design.

Can the antennae or small details on a piece like this be adjusted after the design is approved?

Small structural details like antennae length, curve, and stone placement are typically finalized during the sketch and 3D render stages, before casting begins. Once the metal is cast, changes become more difficult and costly since they may require remaking a piece rather than adjusting a digital model. This is why the render approval step exists: to confirm every detail, including size, feel, and finish, before production starts.