: an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
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The most valuable piece was a Cartier Art Deco multi-gem and diamond brooch, which sold for $1.4 million, more than 10 times its low estimate.
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
The collection was led by a Cartier Art Deco, platinum, multi-gem and diamond brooch, circa 1914.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Advertisement Archaeologists also unearthed brooches, necklace beads, knives, and even a small shard of glass that may have served as an amulet.
—James Brooks, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
The standouts include the serpent brooch (pictured above) and a long flexible strand of diamonds modeled by Wang herself (below) that felt versatile for both men and women.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
The collection was led by a Cartier Art Deco, platinum, multi-gem and diamond brooch, circa 1914.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Advertisement Archaeologists also unearthed brooches, necklace beads, knives, and even a small shard of glass that may have served as an amulet.
—James Brooks, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
The standouts include the serpent brooch (pictured above) and a long flexible strand of diamonds modeled by Wang herself (below) that felt versatile for both men and women.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
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brooch
noun
ˈbrōch 
ˈbrüch
: an ornamental pin or clasp worn on clothing
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