BROOCHES & Pins. Why Don't We Wear Them?

[GlitterInMyHair]

I like these ideas.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

I like these ideas.

now we're talking !!!

 

[MaisOuiMadame]

I'm falling more and more in love with my antique omc pin.... I am trying to resist this new blingy rabbit hole...

 

[missy]

I'm falling more and more in love with my antique omc pin.... I am trying to resist this new blingy rabbit hole...

Blingy rabbit holes are the best rabbit holes...
Your pin is gorgeous @kipari

 

[missy]

Here's an antique black onyx brooch/pin I have that is understated but very sweet IMO.



For some blingy brooches though ooh la la look at this lovely collection I took a photo of a while back at one of the antique jewelry shows.

 

[Catmom]

Well we all know how I would answer the original question.

 

[baby monster]

I changed my mind about brooches since I last posted on this thread and have worn them a lot this past year. I bought a new long one to close long cardigans. My mom really liked it so I had to get the same one.

 

[MarionC]

I got a Tiffany brooch on ebay to wear at my daughter’s wedding last month. Now I’m thinking I should wear it all the time to make the purchase « cost effective » LOL
LOVE the idea of wearing it on jeans or a cuff, or even a purse.

 

[kgizo]

I love how Caroline Kennedy wears her mother’s famous starburst brooch.

 

[missy]

More beautiful brooches on the stars.









https://www.pinterest.com/chasseurdemode/brooches/?lp=true

 

[Tarquin]

These days I’m repurposing the precious metal ones. I’m turning them into pendants or bracelets as these I still wear.

Dont forget about turning brooches into clasps. With a good jeweler is a quick and easy tweak.

 

[GliderPoss]

I inherited a few brooches but mostly wear them on my winter coats, I agree often it's the style of clothing that lends itself to wearing them. I'm too scared they will fall out of my hair but I love the belt idea. Here is my silver & moonstone scorpion from my grandma - we are both Scorpios.

 

[Madam Bijoux]

I’m afraid of poking permanent holes in a lot of my blouses and tops, especially the Etro tops. If I can thread a chain through the brooch, I will wear it as a pendant.

 

[missy]

I’m afraid of poking permanent holes in a lot of my blouses and tops, especially the Etro tops. If I can thread a chain through the brooch, I will wear it as a pendant.

Yes I agree. I hate piercing holes in my tops and sweaters and coats. I don't know how to do this so it is completely secure for a brooch but my dh attached a cat appliqué to my leather coat with magnets on both sides and it is still working out years later. I have not tried applying this theory to brooches/pins but there might be a way to make it work.

Here's how I wear my Francesca on my jacket collar.

 

[Rubymal]

I was inspired by this thread and wore my newest brooch today.

 

[Starfacet]

Interesting that I just noticed this thread. I just snagged a brooch at my favorite second hand jewelry store that I *thought* I wanted to harvest the 8 very sparkly OEC diamonds out of for a band. The brooch is platinum on top and 18K yellow gold underneath. Maybe I should wear it vertically as a pendant? I'd love your thoughts!

 

[JPie]

Interesting that I just noticed this thread. I just snagged a brooch at my favorite second hand jewelry store that I *thought* I wanted to harvest the 8 very sparkly OEC diamonds out of for a band. The brooch is platinum on top and 18K yellow gold underneath. Maybe I should wear it vertically as a pendant? I'd love your thoughts!

I think that'd be a stunning bracelet!

 

[baby monster]

Interesting that I just noticed this thread. I just snagged a brooch at my favorite second hand jewelry store that I *thought* I wanted to harvest the 8 very sparkly OEC diamonds out of for a band. The brooch is platinum on top and 18K yellow gold underneath. Maybe I should wear it vertically as a pendant? I'd love your thoughts!

Lovely brooch. I think it'll look great as a vertical pendant. I wear my long brooches to close open front cardigans.

 

[Starfacet]

I think that'd be a stunning bracelet!

Oohh, nice idea!!

 

[Starfacet]

Lovely brooch. I think it'll look great as a vertical pendant. I wear my long brooches to close open front cardigans.

I love the cardigan idea but most of mine are knits so I'm afraid my brooch would poke holes in the knit!

 

[stracci2000]

Interesting that I just noticed this thread. I just snagged a brooch at my favorite second hand jewelry store that I *thought* I wanted to harvest the 8 very sparkly OEC diamonds out of for a band. The brooch is platinum on top and 18K yellow gold underneath. Maybe I should wear it vertically as a pendant? I'd love your thoughts!

I love pins, and would love to see you keep the piece in it's original condition.
Wear the pin a few times and see how you feel about it. You may decide you love it as a pin!
But if you don't like it after all, it sure would make a gorgeous bar necklace!
I'm just against trashing the setting to repurpose the stones.

 

[baby monster]

I love the cardigan idea but most of mine are knits so I'm afraid my brooch would poke holes in the knit!

The cardigan in the pic is a knit which is better for brooches because the holes that brooch makes close right up as the knit is flexible. I wouldn't put a brooch on a woven like a silk blouse because those holes wouldn't close up.

 

[Starfacet]

I love pins, and would love to see you keep the piece in it's original condition.
Wear the pin a few times and see how you feel about it. You may decide you love it as a pin!
But if you don't like it after all, it sure would make a gorgeous bar necklace!
I'm just against trashing the setting to repurpose the stones.

I was looking at this necklace for inspiration!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1920s-Anti...tw-Diamond-Bar-Chain-Necklace-S8/273470778715

 

[kgizo]

@Starfacet I love your bar pin! And, I did the same thing last year. I bought this brooch intending to take the deliciously chunky 6 side stones to make a 1/2 eternity, and move the triangular ends in to meet the onyx to keep as a brooch or convert to a pendant. I just can’t seem to pull the trigger even though it would be a two for one. I find if a wear patterned shirts/blouses the holes from the brooch aren’t noticeable. I wish I had the courage to wear brooches in my hair as I love the look on others.

 

[Starfacet]

@Starfacet I love your bar pin! And, I did the same thing last year. I bought this brooch intending to take the deliciously chunky 6 side stones to make a 1/2 eternity, and move the triangular ends in to meet the onyx to keep as a brooch or convert to a pendant. I just can’t seem to pull the trigger even though it would be a two for one. I find if a wear patterned shirts/blouses the holes from the brooch aren’t noticeable. I wish I had the courage to wear brooches in my hair as I love the look on others.

That is beautiful and so unique! I can see why you haven't been able to pull the trigger to change it up!

 

[stracci2000]

@Starfacet I love your bar pin! And, I did the same thing last year. I bought this brooch intending to take the deliciously chunky 6 side stones to make a 1/2 eternity, and move the triangular ends in to meet the onyx to keep as a brooch or convert to a pendant. I just can’t seem to pull the trigger even though it would be a two for one. I find if a wear patterned shirts/blouses the holes from the brooch aren’t noticeable. I wish I had the courage to wear brooches in my hair as I love the look on others.

Stunning! Is that camphor glass? Love it!

 

[kgizo]

Thank you. It is rock crystal.

 

[AGBF]

I have a pretzel that can be worn either as a pendant or a pin/brooch. I have posted it on Pricecope before, but never mentioned that it could be a brooch. It has matching earrings. It is made by Yossi Harari and is high karat gold encrusted with diamonds. I do not recall if it is 24K or 22K or 21K but it is executed in whatever karatage gold in which Yossi Harari usually works. I have to look for a picture on the computer since the real thing is in the safe deposit box. I have to say that I have never worn the pretzel as a brooch. It is quite heavy and I wouldn't want it pulling down a lightweight blouse or dress.

Sarh Jessica Parker wore a larger version of this pretzel on "Sex and the City", but I did not see the show. I only learned of it after buying my necklace. My pretzel is a size large. Apparently she wore a size extra-large on the television show.

AGBF

 

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

I have a beautiful antique brooch I wear as a necklace. To answer you question on why we don't wear them as pins- for me it is because I think brooches seem to be a bit formal when worn as a pin, but can fit right in with casual clothes when worn as a pendant, conversion ring or bracelet.

 

[GlitterInMyHair]

And I wish I have a lifestyle fancy enough that I can wear this without looking like I'm trying waaaaaay too hard, lol.

Christian Dior 18k brooch with diamonds, rubies, and MOP.