: an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
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Empress Eugénie’s diamond diadem and her large corsage-bow brooch — an imperial ensemble of rare craftsmanship — were also part of the loot.
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Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025
The necklace—five strands of costume pearls by Roger Scemama for Hubert de Givenchy, fastened with a crystal brooch—turned faux bijoux into cinematic iconography.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
Williams forewent a necklace, instead accenting the look with a timeless gold watch and tiny gold brooch, which was fastened on the bodice of her dress.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2025
The tiaras, brooch, necklaces and earrings from the collection of Empress Eugénie and assorted royals may be difficult to launder even if they’re broken apart and sold in hard-to-identify pieces.
—Lionel Laurent, Twin Cities, 24 Oct. 2025
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Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025
The necklace—five strands of costume pearls by Roger Scemama for Hubert de Givenchy, fastened with a crystal brooch—turned faux bijoux into cinematic iconography.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
Williams forewent a necklace, instead accenting the look with a timeless gold watch and tiny gold brooch, which was fastened on the bodice of her dress.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2025
The tiaras, brooch, necklaces and earrings from the collection of Empress Eugénie and assorted royals may be difficult to launder even if they’re broken apart and sold in hard-to-identify pieces.
—Lionel Laurent, Twin Cities, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Brooch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brooch. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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brooch
noun
ˈbrōch 
ˈbrüch
: an ornamental pin or clasp worn on clothing
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