: an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
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Hereford was able to identify property in her purse, including the three diamond rings, a wristwatch, brooch, and a diamond stick pin, together worth over $350, and more than $15,000 in 2025 when adjusted for inflation.
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Kevin Foster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
And this sartorial showing by Hollywood’s leading men was only the latest evidence that brooches are back in a big way.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 20 Mar. 2026
In addition to providing spectacular diamonds to Teyana Taylor and Mikey Madison, as well as the Bird on a Rock brooch Channing Tatum wore with his Versace tuxedo, the legendary jewelry house also introduced its latest ambassador during the broadcast.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026
Elevate it further with Indress’s powder-pink brooch and Toteme’s minimalist white heeled sandals.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
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Kevin Foster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
And this sartorial showing by Hollywood’s leading men was only the latest evidence that brooches are back in a big way.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 20 Mar. 2026
In addition to providing spectacular diamonds to Teyana Taylor and Mikey Madison, as well as the Bird on a Rock brooch Channing Tatum wore with his Versace tuxedo, the legendary jewelry house also introduced its latest ambassador during the broadcast.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026
Elevate it further with Indress’s powder-pink brooch and Toteme’s minimalist white heeled sandals.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
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“Brooch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brooch. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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brooch
noun
ˈbrōch 
ˈbrüch
: an ornamental pin or clasp worn on clothing
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