: an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
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The court also ordered the confiscation of gifts Kim had received, including a Van Cleef & Arpels diamond necklace, a Tiffany brooch, a Dior handbag, a storage case for a gold turtle figurine and a painting by famous Korean artist Lee Ufan.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
The focal point of the piece is a magnificent sapphire and diamond cluster, which was initially set as a brooch that was a wedding present from the Queen Mother.
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Hadley Hall Meares,
Vanity Fair,
26 June 2026
Princess Diana notably enjoyed wearing the brooch as a pendant instead of a pin, and occasionally showcased its drop emerald, per InStyle.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
While the brooch has already found a permanent home on the red carpet, with actors including Connor Storrie, Adrien Brody and Colman Domingo leading the charge, it’s been a while since fashion week designers have collectively gone big on small accessories.
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Scarlett Conlon,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
The focal point of the piece is a magnificent sapphire and diamond cluster, which was initially set as a brooch that was a wedding present from the Queen Mother.
—
Hadley Hall Meares,
Vanity Fair,
26 June 2026
Princess Diana notably enjoyed wearing the brooch as a pendant instead of a pin, and occasionally showcased its drop emerald, per InStyle.
—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
While the brooch has already found a permanent home on the red carpet, with actors including Connor Storrie, Adrien Brody and Colman Domingo leading the charge, it’s been a while since fashion week designers have collectively gone big on small accessories.
—
Scarlett Conlon,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
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“Brooch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brooch. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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brooch
noun
ˈbrōch 
ˈbrüch
: an ornamental pin or clasp worn on clothing
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