Brooches are Back!
The bejeweled brooch is officially making a comeback. While you may associate brooches with the older women in your life, like your grandmother, these gorgeous accessories are great for adding a pop of color and playfulness to your outfit. From fall runways to red carpet events, brooches are everywhere this season. Here’s everything you should know about brooches and how to wear them.
What is a Brooch?
A brooch is a decorative jewelry item that is typically fastened to clothing using a pin or clasp. It is designed to be worn as an accessory and can serve both aesthetic and functional purposes. Brooches come in various shapes, sizes, and designs, often adorned with gemstones, pearls, enamel, or other decorative elements.
How to Wear Brooches Circa 2023
Whether you have inherited a family heirloom or acquired a stunning brooch of your own, knowing how to wear it with style and confidence can elevate your fashion game to new heights. Here are some tips for wearing brooches now.
Pin Them on Your Hats and Bags
Traditionally, brooches are worn on the collar or pocket of a jacket. Now, there are no rules when it comes to where to pin brooches. You can even add them to your hats and bags to add a little color or sparkle.
Create a Faux-Embellished Neckline
If you have a plain blouse or dress with a simple neckline, you can use a brooch to create the illusion of a more embellished or decorative neckline. Fasten the brooch at the center of the neckline, right where the fabric meets. This can instantly transform the look of your outfit and give it a unique, eye-catching detail.
Pair with Denim
While brooches are usually worn with fancier outfits, you can use them to dress up casual outfits, too. For instance, wearing brooches on a denim jacket adds elegance to your attire. You can even pin brooches over your jeans if you’re going for a bedazzled look.
Get Creative with Clusters of Them
On fall runways, models were seen wearing not one, not two, but clusters of brooches. As good as one statement brooch may look, you could try this modern take on the trend by pairing brooches of various shapes and sizes.
Choose Something Showstopping
From a dazzling diamond to an oversized leaf-shaped brooch, make sure you wear something bold, bright, and unforgettable. There are plenty of options to choose from, so opt for something that best suits your taste. That said, do not be afraid to experiment with different looks.
Shop the Best Brooches
With brooches being very much in style this year, here are some of the best women’s brooches you can shop to try out this trend for yourself.
Tiffany & Co. Amapola Brooch
A pretty and elegant poppy brooch in 18k gold with red silk.
Cartier Brooch
A sleek and alluring white gold brooch that glistens with onyx, emeralds, and 319 brilliant-cut diamonds.
Harry Winston Betta Fish Brooch
A radiant ruby cabochon with pear-shaped, round brilliant, tapered baguettes, and marquise diamonds.
Tiffany & Co. Peapod Brooch
A delicate yet striking brooch featuring 18k yellow gold leaves and lustrous cultured pearls to create the most captivating design.
About The Author
Debbie Azar is the Co-Founder and President of Gemological Science International (GSI), one of the largest gemological organizations in the world, and a distinguished leader in the global diamond and jewelry industry. As an executive with extensive knowledge of the jewelry and gem lab industries, her entrepreneurial skills and vision have helped GSI achieve rapid and continuous growth worldwide, establishing 13 leading-edge gemological facilities on four continents. She currently serves on the boards of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee, Responsible Jewellery Council, and Jewelers for Children, and is a member of the 24 Karat Club of New York. She has been featured in Forbes, Daily Mail, Good Morning America, Bloomberg, Bloomberg Businessweek, Fox Business, Fox5, CBS2, BOLDTV, Varney&Co, The Street, and NASDAQ, among others.
