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Brooch


Mid Century vintage brooch featuring carved amethyst and nephrite jade set in a 14 karat gold floral motif, by German designer, Franz Breuning
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.


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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.
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