General Information of Brooch Pin

Here are some general information of brooch pin,the definition,history and different types of brooch pins.Let us see them one by one.

Definition of a brooch

 

A brooch, also known as a fibula in ancient times, is ornamental pin with a clasp to attach it to a garment.It is usually made of?metal, often silver or gold but sometimes bronze or some other material. Brooches are frequently decorated with enamel or with gemstonesand may be solely for ornament or sometimes.

The history of brooches

 

It is said that the earliest kind of brooch was probably the thorn.The next advancement after the thorns, was the safety pin mechanism having the ornament which was attached to the cloth by a pin and a spring so that people can work smoothly.The next huge step on design is the passion for color which was carried over to their designs.Years later, the brooch saw even more improvements as it is much bigger so that the designers has more surface to work with.In between the tenth and fifteenth century, crystals and gem stones were finally encrusted on to brooches.Shortly after the fifteenth century,more precious and higher quality metals were used in the brooch design.Nowadays,brooches are in various shapes and colors.

Different Types of Brooch Pins

 

There are many kind of brooch pins,maybe we can not distinguish them correctly.Below are some different brooch pin types for you.


Vintage Style Brooch Pin



This bow pin brooch pin features clear rhinestone pave-set across the surface with a big faux pearl.The vintage style bow brooch pin is completed with a classic pin closure.






This vintage style butterfly brooch pin featuring 3 flying butterflies and two shining rhinestone flowers.

Classic Safety Pin Brooch





This classic ladybug safety pin brooch features 3 enamel ladybugs with pearls and crystals.




The gold plated daisy flower safety pin brooch stands out for a layered daisy flower design with a large gold safety pin.

Stickpin Brooch






This stickpin brooch features a vintage owl and a rhinestone flower linked by a thin silver chain.Secured with a polished stick pin clutch.

Small Lapel Pin Brooch



This Peacock Lapel Pin Brooch presents a beautiful peacock showing off its spread rhinestone paved feathers.





This apple lapel brooch pin showcases a resin apple with white rhinestone embellished silver leaf. 

All these different kind of brooch pins can be found at okajewelry.com which a lot of fashion brooch pins can be found there.Hope you find the Fashion Brooch of your dreams and the above mention information can help you.