: an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
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Biden accessorized with matching trousers and pumps, and added a touch of sparkle with an ornate brooch.
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Elizabeth Grace Coyne, WWD, 6 Sep. 2024
This city’s jewelry artisans have been making jewels since 600 B.C., beginning with decorative bronze ornaments that functioned as clothing fasteners— such adornments were sublime brooches.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
According to National Museums Scotland, the collection includes over 11 pounds of silver, gold and other materials, with artifacts ranging from crystal jars and brooches to pectoral crosses.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Sep. 2024
The sea goat won’t be able to resist the amazing cameo brooch and bow tie collar.
—Lisa Stardust, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2024
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Elizabeth Grace Coyne, WWD, 6 Sep. 2024
This city’s jewelry artisans have been making jewels since 600 B.C., beginning with decorative bronze ornaments that functioned as clothing fasteners— such adornments were sublime brooches.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
According to National Museums Scotland, the collection includes over 11 pounds of silver, gold and other materials, with artifacts ranging from crystal jars and brooches to pectoral crosses.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Sep. 2024
The sea goat won’t be able to resist the amazing cameo brooch and bow tie collar.
—Lisa Stardust, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2024
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brooch
noun
ˈbrōch 
ˈbrüch
: an ornamental pin or clasp worn on clothing
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