: an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
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André loved dressing to the nines on campus with his custom suits, capes, brooches and turbans.
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Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 13 Dec. 2025
Vintage trends are also inspiring millennials and Boomers to revisit grandma-style brooches, particularly men.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Dec. 2025
Heirloom jewelry in the form of Princess Diana’s double-drop sapphire and diamond earring and the Prince of Wales feather brooch.
—Emily Chan, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2025
Although Kate usually wears the brooch in this iteration, an emerald pendant drop can be added, and the piece can also be converted into a pendant for a necklace.
—Clara Strunck, Glamour, 3 Dec. 2025
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Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 13 Dec. 2025
Vintage trends are also inspiring millennials and Boomers to revisit grandma-style brooches, particularly men.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Dec. 2025
Heirloom jewelry in the form of Princess Diana’s double-drop sapphire and diamond earring and the Prince of Wales feather brooch.
—Emily Chan, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2025
Although Kate usually wears the brooch in this iteration, an emerald pendant drop can be added, and the piece can also be converted into a pendant for a necklace.
—Clara Strunck, Glamour, 3 Dec. 2025
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“Brooch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brooch. Accessed 18 Dec. 2025.
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brooch
noun
ˈbrōch 
ˈbrüch
: an ornamental pin or clasp worn on clothing
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