Audra's Brooch Lore

Jan 30, 2023

Anteros who?

Did you know that the Eros statue in Piccadilly Circus is not a statue of the god of sensual love but is a repres...

Oct 29, 2022

What is a rhinestone?

A rhinestone can be called paste, diamanté or crystal. They all mean the same thing – a diamond replica. They can be ...

Oct 10, 2022

Copper and Bronze Vintage Brooches - Ancient materials updated for our modern style

Did you know that copper was one of the first metals widely used by humans? It also symbolises love and believed to b...

Oct 3, 2022

Buffalo Style

These fabulous brooches from the 1980s reflect one of the most fantastic and influential styles in fashion - Buffa...

Sep 26, 2022

The world is your oyster

The serene beauty of pearls compliments all styles and fashions. They have been prized for thousands of years. A nat...

Sep 20, 2022

What's new pussycat?

Cat Brooches are a lot like real cats – elegant, stylish and fun. My collection of Big Cats Little Kittens vintage brooches, like their furry models receive heaps of attention.

Sep 12, 2022

Why do we wear insect brooches?

Today, the importance of insects to our natural world, especially pollinators such as bees and butterflies, is very well known. Many people choose to wear insect brooches to reflect their appreciation of environmental issues.