Brooches To Die For   by Meryl Rougeaux

Brooches, were also known as fibulae in the ancient times. They were a decorative piece of jewelry which were designed as an attachment to the daily clothing. They were usually, more often than not, made of bronze or precious metal and had encrusted gemstones. But it was also possible to find brooches that were made of gold, silver or bronze which could also be decorated with gemstones. They are worn as either an ornamental accessory, or had practical aspects to them...which were to hold clothing together, such as a ladies neckerchief or cloak.

The earliest pendants were known to be from the bronze age. The Romans and Greeks wore pins in the bronze age as an ornamental clasp. They were also worn by Celts and migratory tribes in Europe.

They were usually made in the shape of a large safety pin and were used as a means of holding clothing together. They were an important significance of the identity of the person wearing them, usually representing class. They came in various designs which indicated the ethnicity of class.

Ornately designed items were an important part of late antique dress and simpler designs were part of armies at the time. Women would wear them in pairs to fasten their dresses, and a single pin were most likely used to hold their clothes together.

Pendants have been made in a wide variety of shapes and sizes throughout history, with the decoration and design being different from region to region. In the 19th century, with the expansion of wealth and the creation of a market for inexpensive jewelry, the brooch became a popular type of personal decoration.

Today, many people still choose to wear a shawl pin as a decorative piece of fashion accessory. They come in many different shapes and"sizes, with or without gems. A few more popular brooches these days are:

* Shawl
* Crystal
* Butterfly
* Pearl
* Animal
* Metal
* Silver
* Bronze
* Enamel
* Fabric
* Gemstones

Many of these items can also be customized to your own liking. For example, if purchasing a fabric pendant, then it is possible to add a personal gemstone or pearl to the fabric, making it a unique design, which represent your personality.

A brooch is a piece of fashion statement that suits any woman. It is flattering no matter what age you are. Woman having a lot of money or not much at all to spend as they like on the perfect shawl pin fashion accessory.

These jewelry statements are certainly not a thing of the past, they are very fashionable nowadays with all age groups. Because, they all look gorgeous, the only problem may women find when choosing brooches, is which style to opt for.

About the Author

Meryl knows what looks good, is in style at reasonable prices. She has brooches and shawl pins of all types and styles at prices you'll marvel at. Visit her online store at: http://www.fashionscarvesandshawls.com. You'll be glad you did.