BROOCH

Brooch

Photo courtesy of Scott Papper, GIA GG, AJP, CM (NAJA), Global Gemology & Appraisals

A brooch is a decorative item fastened to a piece of clothing using a hinged pin and catch.

Brooches were popular throughout many jewelry periods, such as the Georgian, Victorian, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Art Deco & Retro eras.

SHOP BROOCHES & PINS

$7,000.00 $3,000.00

$750.00 $350.00

$495.00 $195.00

$3,500.00 $1,250.00

$1,975.00 $395.00

$750.00 $300.00

$350.00 $195.00

$700.00 $395.00

$5,000.00 $1,950.00

$1,200.00 $495.00

$750.00 $300.00

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Brooch Fasteners

Handmade C-Catch
(Pre-1910)

Handmade C-catch brooch fastener on a Victorian Era antique brooch

Prior to 1910, brooches were fastened by a pin that extends far beyond the handmade C-catch, with a tube hinge.

Early Handmade Safety Catch
(1910-1930s)

Early handmade safety brooch fastener circa 1910-1930s

Brooches from 1910 to the 1930s were fastened by a pin that extends beyond the handmade safety catch, with a tube hinge.

Modern Safety Catch
(Post-1930s)

Modern safety catch brooch fastener, post 1930s

Brooches post-1930s were fastened by a pin that terminates at the modern safety catch, with round hinge.