Brooch
Photo courtesy of Scott Papper, GIA GG, AJP, CM (NAJA), Global Gemology & Appraisals
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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. |
Brooch Fasteners
Handmade C-Catch
(Pre-1910)
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)
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)
Brooches post-1930s were fastened by a pin that terminates at the modern safety catch, with round hinge.