Brooch
Brooches are the most versatile piece of jewellery many people never think to wear, and the easiest way to lift a plain coat, jacket or scarf. A single brooch on a lapel adds instant interest, while one fastened at the collar of a blouse or on a hat brim gives a more personal, considered look. A brooch pin also works beautifully on knitwear, a wrap to hold it in place or pinned to a bag strap. Because a brooch sits away from the skin, it can carry more detail and sparkle than you might wear on the ear or hand. When searching for brooches in Ireland, look for a sturdy pin with a secure safety catch so it stays put through the day. Pieces set with mother of pearl sit well alongside our pearls. Browse the full range below.
Brooch FAQs
The classic spot is the left lapel of a coat or jacket, roughly where a pocket square would sit. Brooches also work at the collar of a shirt, on a scarf or shawl to hold it in place, on a hat or bag strap or clustered together for a bolder look.
A fine pin passes between the threads of most fabrics without harm. On delicate silks or very fine knits, pin through a seam or a doubled layer and avoid leaving a heavy brooch in the same spot for long periods on loosely woven fabric.
The pin is the needle at the back that passes through fabric, and the catch locks its point in place. A rotating safety catch adds a second lock so the pin cannot slip open, which is worth having on any piece you would hate to lose.
They never really left, but they are enjoying a revival with men and women alike wearing them on tailoring, knitwear and outerwear. Their appeal is that one well-chosen brooch changes an outfit you already own, sparing you the time and expense of buying a new one.
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