By Caitlin Goodman for Robert’s Jewelers –
When you think of brooches, you think of the early 1950’s to 1970’s, – or even possibly the Victorian ages! Brooches were first made at the Bronze Age, 1550- 1200 BC. A brooch is broadly defined as a large decorative clasp or pin, but it may be more specifically defined as a clasp with either a fixed pin attached to the back or a hinged pin and catch-plate on the back. It is a classic staple piece for women’s fashion and jewelry. They can be used to enhance an outfit whether it’d be a low hanging necklace pendant or on clothing.
Early brooches were large and made from sturdy metals such as bronze or silver to secure heavy wool or leather cloaks.
While brooches became a lost fashion in the last generation, they are making a comeback alongside with vintage fashion and wedding décor. Today, brides are using multiple brooch pins for a vintage-look bouquet instead of your traditional bouquet of flowers.
Not only do brides use multiple brooches for a vintage-look bouquet, they are also beginning to use them as hair and wedding dress accessories.
With so many options, brooches are a lovely way to accessorize an outfit. Even for women who aren’t fans of wearing jewelry, this is a very no-hassle, out-of-the-way accessory that will pull the focal point to a specific area of your outfit and really tie it together.
After the early twentieth century, brooches were primarily categorized as costume jewelry worn by women for decorative reasons. Late-twentieth-century trends included wearing brooches from folk or ethnic dress to denote ethnic identity or to display cultural heritage.
Here at Robert’s, we continue to strive to stay in the fashion and jewelry trends. Whether it be from modern day style to the “new” vintage chic. Pictured above, you will see a few of some of our hand selected, real vintage estate brooch pins exclusive to Robert’s. From as early as the 1900’s to the late 1950’s, we have one of the best selections of estate jewelry to be found around Jackson, Tn and the knowledgeable staff here to help you daily. Hope you enjoyed! Feel free to comment below on your thoughts about brooches and these one of kind pieces coming back in style!
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