The history of brooches is at wild and hair-raising one at that. As they were used in ancient times for vanity or for function may be keen to be known as a necessary accessory for anyone on the up and up and they came to be known with some regard as one of the nicest pieces many people wore. Many people wore their brooch out only a special occasions or only sometimes once a year or something like that which made the appearance of the antique brooch ever the more important.
Fast forward to today and antique brooches are still an elegant piece which only comes out for special occasions. While some people will wear their wild and crazy pieces every day all year long, approach still signifies a refined air and some class among the few who are able to wear it.
Antique brooches were often made of silver or gold though sometimes they were made of bronze. Antique brooches also had gemstones on them frequently among the well to do. So if you are looking for an antique brooch that your grandmother has in an attic somewhere just look for it to shimmer because diamonds are forever.
There are antique or vintage brooches which exist in any number of different styles including diamond and Pearl brooch or the vintage bluebird brooch, which can be found in catalogs and books and museums and exhibitions.
