: an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
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Princess Charlotte, now 9, wore a diamond horseshoe brooch to Queen Elizabeth's funeral on September 19, 2022, at Westminster Abbey.
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Janine Henni, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025
During King Juan Carlos’s reign, Queen Sofia often wore the brooch for special occasions such as state visits and formal dinners.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 20 Feb. 2025
Image Five jewelry watches were introduced at the Watch Week presentations, two of which were inspired by the famous Bird on a Rock brooch first created by Jean Schlumberger in 1965.
—Ming Liu, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
British royalty have continued to don extravagant brooches for formal appearances up until present day.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
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Janine Henni, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025
During King Juan Carlos’s reign, Queen Sofia often wore the brooch for special occasions such as state visits and formal dinners.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 20 Feb. 2025
Image Five jewelry watches were introduced at the Watch Week presentations, two of which were inspired by the famous Bird on a Rock brooch first created by Jean Schlumberger in 1965.
—Ming Liu, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
British royalty have continued to don extravagant brooches for formal appearances up until present day.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Brooch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brooch. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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brooch
noun
ˈbrōch 
ˈbrüch
: an ornamental pin or clasp worn on clothing
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