Simons
Shimmery Zebra Brooch
Shimmery Zebra Brooch is a zebra-shaped brooch made of gold-tone metal with black enamel stripes and rows of clear faux-stone rhinestones, depicting the animal in a walking pose. It fastens with a post and hook closure and measures 2.25 inches (6 cm) tall and 5 cm wide. This decorative accessory is designed to be pinned to clothing or accessories.
- Color
- Gold
- Material
- Gold metal, faux stones
- Gender
- female
- Style
- vintage, glam
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Brooches & Lapel Pins
Specifications
Shimmery brooch featuring faux stones and gold-tone metal with a zebra design.
Faux stones, gold metal, post and hook closure, shimmery finish.
- Color
- Gold · yellow
- Material
- Gold metal, faux stones
- Style
- vintage, glam
- Occasion
- party, formal
- Gender
- female
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Brooches & Lapel Pins
Additional Attributes
- Shimmery finish
- Faux stones
- Gold-tone metal
- Post and hook closure
- Height 2.25 inches
- Width 2 inches
- Zebra-inspired design
Product Insights
The Shimmery Zebra Brooch by Simons at 39 CAD offers a gem-like shimmer from gold metal and faux stones, arriving with all stones intact and staying secure during regular use, replacing the plastic of handmade versions. Its post-and-hook closure is secure on light fabrics like blazers but may loosen on thick wool, heavy movement, or silky fabrics, making it a lightweight, affordable alternative to vintage brooches.
Verified claims
- Closure security
- The post-and-hook closure is a simple friction fit, not a locking safety clasp; it holds well on blazers and lighter fabrics but may come loose on thick fabrics or with heavy movement.
- Fabric compatibility
- Post-hook closure is most secure on blazers and lighter fabrics, less secure on thick wool, and lightweight enough for delicates but test first.
- Shimmer
- Shimmer from gold metal and faux stones is uniform and intact for full gem-like effect.
- Stone setting
- No reports of stones falling out during regular use; handle with care and avoid rough contact to keep them secure.
- Arrival condition
- Arrives with all stones intact.
- Construction
- Unlike the Farah Shah handmade zebra brooch, which is built from 2 mm-thick acrylic, the Simons brooch uses gold-tone metal and faux stones.
- Price value
- At 39 CAD, it undercuts the $40-60 vintage range and avoids condition issues.
- Wearability
- The lightweight post-and-hook closure may come loose on thick fabrics under heavy movement; test on delicate fabrics like silk or chiffon before wearing.
- Finish
- The polished gold metal and light-catching faux stones create a gem-like shimmery effect; the shine comes from both the metal's glossy surface and the sparkle of the stones.
- Care and storage
- Store the brooch in a dry pouch or box away from moisture, perfume, and lotions, and wipe it with a soft dry cloth after wearing to keep the gold tone and faux stones bright; avoid water and harsh jewelry cleaners.
- Production consistency
- Factory production gives the Simons brooch uniform stone setting and consistent sparkle, while handmade zebra brooches vary slightly in size and color.
Product record
- Title
- Shimmery Zebra Brooch
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 39 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 8 sourcesUses
Pinning a playful zebra accent to an outfit
A decorative zebra-shaped brooch in gold-tone metal with faux stones, sized at about 2.25 inches tall, for adding a whimsical accent to jackets, scarves, or other pieces. It fastens with a post and hook closure, using a straight pin bar across the back that secures with a rotating clasp near the rear of the body.[1,2,3]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Shimmery Zebra Brooch: Choose this if you want a sculptural, three-dimensional statement brooch: it is shaped like a walking zebra in gold-toned metal with black enamel stripes and rows of clear faceted faux rhinestones that give a shimmery texture. Measuring 2.25 inches (6 cm) tall by 5 cm wide, it fastens with a post and hook closure, and it comes in one size in a Black and White color option. Note that the stones are fake, not genuine gems, per the listed composition of metal and fake stones.[1,2] | Shimmery Monkey With Pearl Brooch: Choose this if you want a playful, three-dimensional accent piece: a seated monkey brooch in Slate Grey, one size, measuring about 2 inches (5 cm) tall and 2.5 inches (6.5 cm) long, holding a round faux pearl in its paws. It is made of enamelled metal with faux stones, including a small green stone for the eye, and fastens with a post and hook closure with a horizontal pin bar across the back. Note that the pearl and stones are faux rather than genuine, per the listed composition of metal, faux pearl, and fake stones.[4,5,6] | Shimmery Fish Brooch: Choose this if you want a statement accessory with personality: a fish-shaped brooch in blue with an S-curved silhouette, layered scale detailing, and a flowing split tail, densely set with small faceted faux stones on an enamelled metal base. It measures 3 inches (8 cm) tall by 2.25 inches (6 cm) wide and secures with a post and hook pin, and it comes in one size. Shoppers who prefer real stones or subtle, understated pins should note the embellishments are faux and the sparkle-heavy look is designed to stand out.[7,8] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front-facing decorative zebra-shaped brooch made of gold-toned metal with alternating black enamel stripes and rows of clear faceted rhinestones; three-dimensional raised relief with separate legs, head, mane, and a small tassel tail visible.
- Overall silhouetteZebra-shaped pin in a walking pose with head facing right, four separate raised legs, a tapered muzzle, upright ear, and a short tasseled tail on the left.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.34 · w 0.68 · h 0.44 (high) - Metal base and trimShiny gold-toned metal forms the brooch base, outlines each stripe, defines hooves, ear interior, and the raised edges around the body and legs.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.36 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (high) - Black enamel stripesBold black enamel fills alternating stripe shapes across the body, neck, head, and legs creating a zebra stripe pattern.
2 regions
x 0.23 · y 0.38 · w 0.56 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.26 · y 0.62 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (medium) - Rhinestone rowsMultiple rows of small clear faceted rhinestones set in the gold metal follow the stripe pattern and cover the gold stripes, producing a shimmery texture across body, neck, and legs.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.38 · w 0.50 · h 0.30 (high) - Tail tassel detailSmall gold-toned tassel with narrow engraved strands attached at the rear left of the brooch.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.55 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high) - Hooves and leg tipsHooves are indicated by gold-toned triangular caps at each leg end, some accented by rhinestones immediately above.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.72 · w 0.45 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a neutral light background with soft shadows to the right and below the brooch; even diffuse lighting highlights metallic shine and rhinestone sparkle.
- Background and surfaceSmooth off-white or very light neutral background with subtle texture visible; brooch casts a soft shadow to the lower right.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - ShadowSoft diffuse shadow from the brooch extends downward and to the right, indicating a light source from upper left.
1 region
x 0.54 · y 0.56 · w 0.30 · h 0.34 (high) - Shot compositionBrooch placed slightly right-of-center in frame with space above; image cropped to include full brooch and surrounding shadow.
Colors
warm gold· metal base and trim#C4B29Cgloss black· enamel stripes#0D0E0Dclear crystal· rhinestones#DDCAB3- Overall silhouetteZebra-shaped pin in a walking pose with head facing right, four separate raised legs, a tapered muzzle, upright ear, and a short tasseled tail on the left.
- 02
Product
Metallic gold-tone animal-shaped brooch shown from the rear with the pin mechanism visible across the body; textured reflective finish and sculpted legs, head, tail, and body details are visible.
- Overall silhouetteBrooch shaped like a four-legged animal in profile facing left, including sculpted head, neck, torso, tail and four separate legs with defined hooves.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.32 · w 0.84 · h 0.53 (high) - Surface finishHighly reflective metallic gold-tone surface with irregular textured areas and small hammered or pitted details across the body and torso.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.36 · w 0.68 · h 0.38 (high) - Pin fasteningLong straight pin bar runs diagonally across the back of the brooch from the head area toward the rear, ending at a round rotating clasp or catch near the rear/top of the body.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.20 · w 0.62 · h 0.36 (high) - Hinge detailSmall hinge component visible at the rear end where the pin pivots into the clasp assembly.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.34 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (medium) - Leg and hoof detailEach leg is individually sculpted with uneven, slightly organic contours and defined rounded hooves with reflective highlights.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.58 · w 0.64 · h 0.26 (high) - Tail detailTail sculpted with a split tip and contiguous with the rear body, showing the same textured reflective finish.
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.46 · w 0.12 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a plain light background with soft shadowing; image shows slight top-left lighting and is tightly cropped around the brooch.
- Background and surfaceSmooth light neutral background with a faint vignette and a soft shadow cast below and slightly right of the brooch.
- Viewing angleSlightly angled top-down view showing the reverse side of the brooch and the pin mechanism across the back.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.68 (medium) - Lighting and reflectionsDirectional lighting from upper-left produces specular highlights on the metallic surface and distinct soft shadow beneath the brooch.
- Image qualitySharp, high-resolution capture with clear details on texture and metalwork; no visible text or labels in the frame.
Colors
polished gold· entire brooch surface#CCBCA3- Overall silhouetteBrooch shaped like a four-legged animal in profile facing left, including sculpted head, neck, torso, tail and four separate legs with defined hooves.