: an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
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Among the Christie’s jewelry sales this year was the collection of the New York philanthropist Lucille Coleman, which included a hoard of Van Cleef & Arpels sparklers including the ruby and diamond Mystery Set flower brooch.
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Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 16 July 2025
Princess Kate wore a Catherine Walker dress coat with a hat by Juliette Botterill with an Irish Guards regiment brooch and pearl drop earrings that previously belonged to the late Queen Elizabeth.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 14 June 2025
The iris and beetle can be worn as a brooch, while the wisteria is a headpiece weighing just 150 grams.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 18 July 2025
Accessories like cloche hats, brooches, stoles and bold jewelry are also spotlighted in the photos.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 18 July 2025
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Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 16 July 2025
Princess Kate wore a Catherine Walker dress coat with a hat by Juliette Botterill with an Irish Guards regiment brooch and pearl drop earrings that previously belonged to the late Queen Elizabeth.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 14 June 2025
The iris and beetle can be worn as a brooch, while the wisteria is a headpiece weighing just 150 grams.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 18 July 2025
Accessories like cloche hats, brooches, stoles and bold jewelry are also spotlighted in the photos.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 18 July 2025
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“Brooch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brooch. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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brooch
noun
ˈbrōch 
ˈbrüch
: an ornamental pin or clasp worn on clothing
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