In many other cases, however, the grave contained nothing except a small knife and a simple brooch or a few beads.

If your outfit needs an additional pop of color, choose a brooch adorned with colorful stones that can liven up your outfit.

There is no need for a necklace when you wear a brooch, so they work well with tops, such as turtlenecks, that do not have open necklines.

Current replicas of the Victorian crown brooch are actually harder to find than older vintage originals and retro reproductions of the brooch.

Search online for jewelry artists who specialize in creating Victorian and Art Nouveau replica jewelry to find a recent replica of the brooch.

If a ring isn't suitable to an individual's personal style, they may choose a bracelet, wristband, brooch, or other piece of jewelry that can be frequently worn.

The Victorian crown brooch was first introduced in the late Victorian period but was actually most popular during the Edwardian era.

If you are looking for something festive during the holiday season, consider wearing a brooch on your coat lapel or to secure a scarf.

Even if the antique dealer no longer has a Victorian crown brooch in stock, there is a chance that the dealer can find another one for you.

Incorporated in jewelry as a brooch for both adornment and spiritual purposes, many available today are antiques from earlier eras when it was a popular accessory.

Surveying herself in the mirror, she decided that the hanging pearl earrings would set off a little brooch Alex had given her.

brooch set with garnet cabochons.

A very sweet antique Victorian brooch, dating to circa 1880.

Youths, when engaged in horsemanship and other exercises, wore a chlamys round the shoulders, which, however, was semicircular in cut, and was fastened on the breast by buttons and a loop, or tied in a knot, whereas the Greek chlamys was oblong and fastened on the shoulder by a brooch.

With the rich it is often of gauze, and much embroidered with gold thread,pearls, &c. The head is usually covered with a char-kadd, or large square of embroidered silk or cotton, folded so as to display the corners, and fastened under the chin by a brooch.

An insider said: ' All the female nominees were sent a pink bra with a 5.5 carat diamond brooch pinned to it.

The first of the girls told me at once she did not wear a brooch.

In the coat pocket I found the brooch produced.

brooch produced is the one I pinned in the deceased's shawl.

Other finds have included a spectacular brooch from a large pit on the east side of the site.

It could be fastened at the neck with a penannular brooch.

Figure 2: A cruciform brooch from Dover, Kent, drawn by Dom Andrews.

Read more... Anglo Saxon brooches 10:00 am, Saturday, 13 May, 2006 An opportunity to make an Anglo-Saxon style plate brooch.

The second was a copper alloy oval brooch, found almost at the very end of the last day of the dig.

A fantastic English vintage brooch in the form of a leaf.

brooch pin?

brooch measures approx 2 inches / 5 cm across.

brooch type or design was made from a single alloy or a limited range.

On reaching home they were sent to bed, although Jack then appeared and gave them each a rhinestone brooch.

A very charming vintage diamante rhinestone brooch, dating to circa 1930.

Only a very rich person could afford a cameo brooch like this one.

Finds include imported pottery, Roman coins and an enamel brooch which suggests there was considerable wealth in the area.

A very sweet retro vintage brooch, in the form of a flower, dating to circa 1963.

She was also buried with a very rare type of gilded bronze brooch.

The artifact captioned as the Maltby brooch is actually a gilt bronze buckle with garnets from East Boldon, Tyne and Wear.

Made from silver and bronze in the seventh century, it is the inspiration for this handsome pendant and brooch set with garnet cabochons.

cameo brooch like this one.

This brooch is in the shape of a sweet little treble clef and it features diamante rhinestone glass stones set in gold-tone metal mounts.

cruciform brooch from Dover, Kent, drawn by Dom Andrews.

enamel brooch which suggests there was considerable wealth in the area.

The little feelers at the front of this ladies silver jewelry item round-off a delightful brooch.

fibula brooch.

In the 1960s the American designer Donald Claflin created humorous, figurative pieces such as the ' Dragon ' brooch included in the show.

A runic inscription in the center translates as ' Luda repaired the brooch ' .

This pretty brooch features a sparkling rhinestones to the center of the leaf and gold - tone metal mounts.

A really stylish vintage brooch, in a sun burst design, decorated with sparkling diamante rhinestones, dating to circa 1963.

A really pretty antique brooch, in a floral design, decorated with sparkling clear and green diamante rhinestones, dating to circa 1924.

rhinestone brooch.

A lovely gold-tone metal brooch in the form of a large flower, with aurora borealis rhinestone diamante stones to the center.

He'll have purple and black velvet browband and I'll be in gray tweed with purple tie and brooch.

vintage brooch and earrings set, dating to circa 1953.

Youths, when engaged in horsemanship and other exercises, wore a chlamys round the shoulders, which, however, was semicircular in cut, and was fastened on the breast by buttons and a loop, or tied in a knot, whereas the Greek chlamys was oblong and fastened on the shoulder by a brooch.

4 The suffibulum of the vestals, which was fastened on the breast by a brooch (fibula), was a garment of this sort.

In many other cases, however, the grave contained nothing except a small knife and a simple brooch or a few beads.

The Hallstatt culture is that of the Homeric Achaeans (see Achaeans), but as the brooch (along with iron, cremation of the dead, the round shield and the geometric ornament) passed down into Greece from central Europe, and as brooches are found in the lower town at Mycenae, 1350 B.C., they must have been invented long before that date in central Europe.

With the rich it is often of gauze, and much embroidered with gold thread,pearls, &c. The head is usually covered with a char-kadd, or large square of embroidered silk or cotton, folded so as to display the corners, and fastened under the chin by a brooch.

The vestment is secured in front by a broad tab sewn on to one side and fastening to the other with hooks, sometimes also by a brooch (called the morse, Lat.

Over the left shoulder and fastened with a brooch hung the loose cloak (brat), to which the Scottish plaid corresponds.

This pretty brooch features a sparkling rhinestones to the center of the leaf and gold - tone metal mounts.

A really stylish vintage brooch, in a sun burst design, decorated with sparkling diamante rhinestones, dating to circa 1963.

A really pretty antique brooch, in a floral design, decorated with sparkling clear and green diamante rhinestones, dating to circa 1924.

A fantastic English antique Art Nouveau clip brooch, covered with loads of tiny diamante rhinestone stones, dating to circa 1910.

The brooch is in a sweet little Art Deco bar design and it features green and clear diamante rhinestone glass stones.

He'll have purple and black velvet browband and I'll be in gray tweed with purple tie and brooch.

A sweet vintage brooch and earrings set, dating to circa 1953.

At its discovery in 1991, a sword, a brooch, gaming pieces and a whalebone plaque were all found.

To avoid overdoing it, skip the necklace when using a brooch.

The overall brooch size is 29mm to 27.5 mm and ranges in price from $300 to $437.

A heavyweight brooch will look stunning on a woolen jacket, yet would pull a light silk jacket out of shape.

The moonstone brooch brings a mixture of history, legend and beauty to a woman's wardrobe.

Art Nouveau brooch styles included flowers, insects and mermaids.

Today, you can find numerous moonstone pendants but it is slightly harder to find a modern brooch.

The modern moonstone brooch is usually made with sterling silver, copper or gold.

Today women wear the moonstone brooch on shoulders, collars, scarves, handbags or jeans.

Check craft shows, art fairs and museum gift shops for modern moonstone brooch designs.

Carefully store your brooch to avoid damage.

Place your brooch in a velvet jewelry bag before you store it in the same container with other jewelry.

Only clean the brooch with a soft cloth.

If you love traditional brooches, consider getting a Victorian crown brooch with diamond.

Fans of Victorian replica jewelry should love this brooch.

The Victorian crown brooch fits the romantic gem stone jewelry that was common in the Victoria era.

Yet the crown brooch style was still present in fashion.

The Victorian crown brooch continues to appear in antique jewelry shops despite the changes in fashion over the years.

At various times in fashion, replicas of the brooch were designed.

The brooch was fashionable in the 1940's and then reemerged in late 1960's.

In the 1980's, crown brooch replicas were back in style.

Antique jewelry collectors will have the best luck finding a Victorian crown brooch.

Some jewelry artists may also be willing to create a custom replica of the Victorian crown brooch for you.

Craig Evan Small: Craig Evan Small Estate & Vintage Watches often has a vintage diamond Victorian crown brooch in stock.

Emerald City: Emerald City Vintage Costume Jewelry offers a variety of Victorian crown brooch designs.

Many of these dealers are either selling or auctioning off a one-of-a kind Victorian crown brooch.

The Victorian crown brooch appeals to both serious antique jewelry collectors and fans of the brooch style.

The timeless brooch has survived many different fashion eras to decorate the wardrobe of people of all ages.

Purse or backpack: Pin a pretty butterfly brooch to a casual purse or backpack to add some color and sparkle.

If you're a pin or brooch person, then a whimsical or stylized pin can help complete a necklace and earring set.

The stones can be scattered across the brooch, or a single stone may simply be used.

It is easy to incorporate a brooch into any ensemble.

Any season can be the perfect time to wear a brooch.

Pair a brooch with a simple pair of earrings in the same metal or with the same color stones.

Another brooch by Judith Ripka is the Sterling Gemstone Pin with Carnelian Doublet Enhancer.

Complete the look with flowers or a brooch at the lapel and a smart hat - you'll be dazzling!

For added flair, wear a wide, coordinating fashion belt over your cardigan or affix a sparkling brooch to your sweater.

Shown in the first quarter catalog of 1970, these pieces were an owl brooch, a ring and a pendant.

The pendant and owl brooch also incorporated solid perfume glace into their designs.

You can dress the look up by adding a jeweled brooch or flower accessory to your style.

Wear a shrug over a sheer halter secured with a flashy pin or brooch of your choice.

If you want to take the whole granny thing a little bit farther, simply add a brooch or velvet ribbon in your hair.

This dyeable slingback style shoe has a sueded leather sole and is accented by a crystal brooch.