: an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
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Lady Gaga, meanwhile, sported a blue flamenco dress by Luar, adorned with a brooch modeled on Puerto Rico’s national flower, the Flor de Maga.
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Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
While visiting Christ Church Primary School in London recently to open its library, Camilla wore a $8,900 brooch from Van Cleef and Arpels set in 18-carat yellow gold, mother of pearl, and onyx in the shape of a pup.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
The movement, made by LVMH sister brand Zenith, is the El Primero 400 chronograph movement, customized with a carving on the rotor of the brand’s famous Bird on a Rock brooch.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2026
Stylist Andrew Mukamal also procured archival Boucheron brooches from the early 20th century.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
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Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
While visiting Christ Church Primary School in London recently to open its library, Camilla wore a $8,900 brooch from Van Cleef and Arpels set in 18-carat yellow gold, mother of pearl, and onyx in the shape of a pup.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
The movement, made by LVMH sister brand Zenith, is the El Primero 400 chronograph movement, customized with a carving on the rotor of the brand’s famous Bird on a Rock brooch.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2026
Stylist Andrew Mukamal also procured archival Boucheron brooches from the early 20th century.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
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brooch
noun
ˈbrōch 
ˈbrüch
: an ornamental pin or clasp worn on clothing
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