Brooches & Pins
Brooches and pins are among the oldest pieces of jewellery ever created by humankind. As accessories, they were not only fashionable decorations but also symbols that reflected various social and cultural meanings over the centuries. Learn more »
From brooch to brooch
The so-called fibula has been used as a garment pin since the Bronze Age to gather and fasten clothing. In ancient times, they were used as decorative pins to fasten clothing, but also as status symbols. For centuries, brooches have been both functional and decorative.
In the Middle Ages, brooches were worn by the nobility and clergy to emphasise their social status: wealth and power were expressed in the form of precious metals, diamonds, rubies and sapphires.
Brooches and pins became fashionable accessories in the 16th and 17th centuries, including delicate bow motifs that went down in history as Sévigné brooches. Since then, they have established themselves as jewellery items and are no longer necessarily used to fasten clothing. Constantly reinterpreted in line with the design ideals of the times, brooches and pins have developed into accessories that are an expression of individual style.
The needle – a stylish accessory for men
men's jewellery too, lapel pins and tie pins offer numerous design options that give the modern gentleman a classic, sophisticated look. Historical pins are particularly striking here, as their unique antique jewellery that stands out from the crowd and focuses on established classics rather than mass-produced costume jewellery.
The brooch in the 21st century
While brooches and pins were an integral part of 20th-century women's fashion and enjoyed a real heyday, they seem to have been almost forgotten today. However, current fashion trends offer the perfect stage for a reinterpretation of the classic brooch. As an expression of beauty and craftsmanship, it remains an important part of the fashion world today.