Pectoral Pectoral refers to jewelry worn on the pectoral muscles, i.e. the breast. Sevigne brooches, as well as military decorations, are examples of pectoral decorations, although the former was usually worn at the midpoint of the breasts. Egyptian Pectoral Ornament...
Penannular Brooch Penannular means “almost closed”. Penannular brooches are of ring form which are not fully closed and with a pin sometimes fitting in the opening. Many Celtic cloak pins are of this design. Scottish Agate and Citrine Penannular...
Pin A pin is a small decorative jewelry item designed to be affixed to a garment by means of a pinstem. The pinstem is a jewelry finding composed of a sharp object that is designed to pierce fabric in order to secure a brooch/pin in place. Art Nouveau Diamond and...
Sévigné Georgian Diamond and Yellow Gold Sévigné. A sévigné is a type of bow brooch which was popular in the 17th and 18th centuries and named for a member of the French Court of Louis XIV, Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, Marquise de Sévigné (1626 – 1696). It was...
Stickpin A stickpin is a long pin, worn vertically, with a decorative top. Stickpins’ traditional purpose was to secure a tie or scarf but they are now currently worn as a lapel ornament, either singly or in groups. The motif atop these pins can vary widely from...
Stomacher A stomacher is a large triangular bodice ornament that extends from about breast level to the waist. It was sewn onto the dress and the use came into fashion during the Renaissance. Although an embroidery art by origin, the more pecunious examples were...
