René Gouin Enamel Cicada Brooch | French Figural Design

Pin this Rene Gouin enamel cicada brooch to a blazer (as shown), a scarf, or even a straw hat when the weather turns warm.

Cicada Brooch Details

If you’ve ever spent a summer afternoon where the air hums and time slows just a little, you already know the charm of the cicada. In southern France, the cicada—known as the cigale—is a symbol of sunshine, good luck, and long, lazy days.

Signed by French designer Rene Gouin (often written as René Gouin), this figural cicada brooch features a gleaming goldtone body with vibrant enamel panels in jewel-bright shades of red, green, blue, yellow, and violet. The segmented wings give it a stained-glass effect that catches the light with every turn.

Part of a long tradition of figural insect jewelry, this piece blends playful subject matter with a polished, wearable design.

She’s petite but full of personality, just the sort of piece that starts conversations and finds her way into regular rotation.

• René Gouin signed brooch.
• Late 20th century (likely 1980s–1990s).
• Goldtone metal with multicolor enamel.
• Cicada (Provençal symbol of good luck).
• Size: 0.75″ W x 2″ L.
• Secure rollover pin back.

Why We Love It:

A little French symbolism tucked into your outfit (good luck never hurts).