: an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
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Meanwhile, architectural brooches are perfectly unisex and would look sophisticated on anyone’s lapel.
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Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025
As for brooches, Queen Camilla has an extensive collection, featuring pieces from Queen Elizabeth’s vault and her own brooches from renowned designers like Van Cleef & Arpels.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
Queen Camilla was presented with a vintage 18k Tiffany brooch featuring diamonds and rubies—chosen to reflect both her and the First Lady's birthstones.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry
shane Croucher
jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Kate and Camilla also pinned on sentimental brooches for the start of the state visit.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
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Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025
As for brooches, Queen Camilla has an extensive collection, featuring pieces from Queen Elizabeth’s vault and her own brooches from renowned designers like Van Cleef & Arpels.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
Queen Camilla was presented with a vintage 18k Tiffany brooch featuring diamonds and rubies—chosen to reflect both her and the First Lady's birthstones.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry
shane Croucher
jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Kate and Camilla also pinned on sentimental brooches for the start of the state visit.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
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“Brooch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brooch. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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brooch
noun
ˈbrōch 
ˈbrüch
: an ornamental pin or clasp worn on clothing
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