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Antique sword pin is surprisingly big! Oops.

MakingTheGrade

MakingTheGrade

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So I bought this antique pin since I’ve been on an antique brooch kick recently.

I definitely didn’t appreciate how big it would be which is my own fault, all the measurements were provided

I do love it though. The rope details in the hilt, the enameling, the swirly aesthetic and the hodgepodge of different diamond cuts in there (about 1ctw).

It took awhile to get here cause it had to go through eBay authentication. I also don’t know how to wear it cause I didn’t realize how large it’d be. So for now it’s on my computer bag with my other brooch I find too large to wear. Very blingy bag!
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MakingTheGrade said:
So I bought this antique pin since I’ve been on an antique brooch kick recently.

I definitely didn’t appreciate how big it would be which is my own fault, all the measurements were provided

I do love it though. The rope details in the hilt, the enameling, the swirly aesthetic and the hodgepodge of different diamond cuts in there (about 1ctw).

It took awhile to get here cause it had to go through eBay authentication. I also don’t know how to wear it cause I didn’t realize how large it’d be. So for now it’s on my computer bag with my other brooch I find too large to wear. Very blingy bag!
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wow :appl::appl::appl::appl::appl::appl::appl::appl::appl::appl::appl::appl:
go big or go home
i love it
i love the size
i love it on the bag
you could wear it on a hat too
 
big brooches are the best
see inspiration from a younger Queen mum and Queen Camila
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you have to just wear it
and not let it wear you
 
Oooh I really love it!! What about using it as a cardigan closure, at a jaunty angle? Perhaps on a fine ivory/cream knit, with a bit of cashmere or angora halo to the fiber for the conceptual contrast of soft and sharp? It would be kind of like the garment equivalent of what you were originally thinking about pairing it with pearls.
 
Yeah I can think of a lot more winter applications than summer ones. It’s been in the 90s consistently. Ugh. Haha would be be wild to wear on my sneakers?
 
Ooo I love it! On a hat or in your hair would be fabulous too :)
 
Yes, brilliant idea from Dreamer. I think the sword could go on a cropped/punk style jacket with your (MakingtheGrade’s) Edwardian pin ribbon necklace.
 
Maybe a Tartan pattern hat? This is a link to Vivienne Westwood stock photos that show her use of Tartan (plaid) materials and also high low mixing of styles. She did Tartan wool caps and soft hats too (accent pieces).

Vivienne westwood tartan hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy

Find the perfect vivienne westwood tartan stock photo, image, vector, illustration or 360 image. Available for both RF and RM licensing.
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I love love love it
 
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Ooo so pretty! Crossed swords would be awesome. Its way pricier than mine though haha
 
Oh that's really cool. I love it!!! I vote hair. I wear lots of mine in my hair like this. A sword would look fabulous!


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MakingTheGrade said:
Same question!
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I do a French twist in my hair and make sure it's in good and then just pin the brooch in like I was pinning it on clothes. That sword would be perfect for this!
 
Catmom said:
I do a French twist in my hair and make sure it's in good and then just pin the brooch in like I was pinning it on clothes. That sword would be perfect for this!
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Haha I have a rotator cuff injury but even if I didn’t I have no idea how to do a French twist. If I recover my function though I’ll try to learn!

Have you ever had one fall out? I think I’d be paranoid that it’d work free
 
I made this mistake with a Victorian Scottish agate anchor brooch. I think it was like $200 and I love the look of black banded agate -- but this thing is like 4" or more. I don't even sail. I was going to gift it as a Christmas tree ornament. Yours is much nicer!
 
LilAlex said:
I made this mistake with a Victorian Scottish agate anchor brooch. I think it was like $200 and I love the look of black banded agate -- but this thing is like 4" or more. I don't even sail. I was going to gift it as a Christmas tree ornament. Yours is much nicer!
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Thanks! Do you have a photo? It must be sizeable to be an ornament!

I’m gonna play around with trying to style it on maybe some dresses and jackets later
 
MakingTheGrade said:
Haha I have a rotator cuff injury but even if I didn’t I have no idea how to do a French twist. If I recover my function though I’ll try to learn!

Have you ever had one fall out? I think I’d be paranoid that it’d work free
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Oooooo I can sympathize as I went through a rotator cuff/labrum tear. So painful! I've not had one fall out. I make sure it is pinned in well.
 
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