: an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
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Although looted previously, archaeologists still found part of a Norse brooch, fragments of a metal dish and a triangular clasp, both from modern-day England or Ireland.
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
Go for swiveling storage like this or rotating jewelry boxes, which are ideal for separating smaller pieces (like earring studs) at the top and larger pieces (like brooches) at the bottom.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 2 Jan. 2025
Photo : Van Cleef & Arpels Van Cleef & Arpels Treasure Island Hispaniola brooch in white gold, rose gold, and diamonds.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2024
Hillary accessorized her look with the Peace on Earth brooch created by jewelry designer Ann Hand.
—Ada Tseng, WWD, 20 Jan. 2025
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
Go for swiveling storage like this or rotating jewelry boxes, which are ideal for separating smaller pieces (like earring studs) at the top and larger pieces (like brooches) at the bottom.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 2 Jan. 2025
Photo : Van Cleef & Arpels Van Cleef & Arpels Treasure Island Hispaniola brooch in white gold, rose gold, and diamonds.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2024
Hillary accessorized her look with the Peace on Earth brooch created by jewelry designer Ann Hand.
—Ada Tseng, WWD, 20 Jan. 2025
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brooch
noun
ˈbrōch 
ˈbrüch
: an ornamental pin or clasp worn on clothing
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