A brooch is an accessory that has been known since ancient times. The ladies of the court also loved to decorate their voluminous dresses with this type of jewelry. In those days they were made from natural gemstones or simple iron and copper. Based on the material used, one could understand the status of a person. We will tell you in this article how this decoration has changed centuries later.
Types of antique brooches
The first mention of brooches dates back to the Bronze Age. At first, this attribute of clothing was not perceived as decoration and served only the function of fastening clothes. Initially, it looked like a small hairpin with a needle and was called a fibula.
Such products were worn by both men and women at that time. During the Middle Ages, the functional purpose of this accessory was preserved. Brooches could be either simple iron, without any special ornament, or beautiful, made of precious metals and decorated with a scattering of stones. Over time, brooches were replaced by more reliable agraphs.This product looked like a small button; it had a needle at the back, which was hidden in a loop. Such accessories were easier to decorate with precious stones, and they were the ancestor of modern products.
In general, it is believed that Madame de Savigné was the first to introduce the fashion for wearing a brooch as a simple accessory in clothing that performs only aesthetic functions. At that time, pendants were extremely popular, but they had to be sewn to clothes or a lot of fiddling with the ribbons that held them. Madame de Savignier came up with the idea, why not use a clasp on the pendants. Which made it much easier to wear. Later, Savignier brooches came into fashion as a separate type: it is a beautiful accessory in the form of a bow with a small pendant made of precious stones.
Varieties of modern products
Now Savigny brooches can only be seen on outfits with a slight retro touch. Fashion moves forward and now there are a great many varieties of this accessory, we will tell you in more detail.
By type of fastening
According to the type of fastening, there are the following types:
- There are needle brooches where the design resembles a long needle with two small tips. These brooches will be a great addition to a sweater or cardigan.
- Brooch-pin - this decoration is a beautifully decorated pin; various rhinestones, stones and chains can also be hung on it. This type has become very common lately, partly because you can change the content of the pin yourself and feel like a designer.
- A brooch-clip is a design of several rings, most often used to decorate shawls, scarves and stoles.
Brooches, agraphs and Savigniers also remain in demand.Only in the modern fashionable world are they found a little less often
According to the material of manufacture
Now this accessory is made from absolutely any materials. In jewelry stores you can find products made of precious metals. There are also jewelry of various jewelry alloys. This accessory is relatively cheaper, but is in no way inferior in beauty. Hand-made brooches are also very popular now. Here to make this decoration we use: beads. Fabrics, polymer clay, metal inserts, glass and, indeed, any other materials. Everything is limited only by the master’s imagination.
By type of decorative treatment
There are two main types:
- Openwork, they are made of metal or bone, less often of plastic. They are made by sawing or stamping a design onto a base.
- Smooth, they are made by cutting a smooth stone, such as agate, and applying a texture to it. The most popular subtype of this product is the cameo.
It is difficult to figure out which brooch is more beautiful and elegant, since each product looks beautiful in its own way.
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