Antique Brooches

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Brooches have been used for a long time to decorate women's garments and attires. Available in materials including sterling, fur, metal, plastic etc, these fashion accessories were popularly used by the aristocracy in the Victorian Era and the trend continues with women adorning exquisite and eye catching brooch to complement their dresses.



Style and Design

An unlimited range of formal and informal brooches include costume brooches and pins, designer and signed brooches studded with semi precious gems and stones, beads etc. Local manufacturers have successfully made reproductions of these antiques to cater to the increasing local market. These antique finish imitation brooches are quite cheaper as compared to the genuine ones.



Market for Antique Brooch

France, Belgium, United States and United Kingdom are popularly known for their inimitable collection of Edwardian, Victorian and Art Nouveau brooches. There is also an increasing opportunity for local manufactures to export popular reproductions in these countries.



Source: Antique Crafts
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