A history of brooches: the evolution of style…..
Cultural influences such as Queen Elizabeth II has a close affinity for brooches, and the new generation of women who think of jewellery as more than just bling, are shedding a new light on these adornments of the past. But brooches didn’t start out as jewels. They began life as functional, utilitarian items that were used to secure pieces of clothing. The first recorded brooches were made of thorns and flint, while pins crafted from metal date back to the Bronze Age.
Although brooches became more ornamental during the Byzantine period, they were still most commonly worn as a fastener for a scarf or a shawl, which eventually evolved into more elaborate designs worn to accessorise rather than hold together the fashions of the day….read more
- Swarovski Crystal brooch (L3.5 cm x W4.5 cm) timeless gorgeous Swarovski Crystal brooch
- Vintage rosette scarf ring (Diameter: 5-6 cm)… silver plate and diamanté; light weight flower shape scarf ring with elasticized ring, can be treaded through scarves or wear as ring if desired.
- Roses aren’t always red scarf ring 5 x5 cm)…. Made of solid sterling silver Ring or scarf fastener
- Golden flecks tear drop scarf ring (2.5 x3 cm)…. Gorgeous scarf fastener with elasticized ring
- Blue Daisy pin (roughly 4 x 4 cm)…. Beautiful sterling silver blue daisy pin, can be worn causal or dress up.