Jewellery Guides
A Guide to Brooches
Brooches, with a history dating back to the Bronze Age, have served both functional and decorative roles across cultures and social classes. Previously seen as old-fashioned, they’ve regained prominence, especially with the British royal family, where Queen Elizabeth II’s extensive collection kept them in the spotlight. Today, brooches are back in style, featuring on runways by designers like Givenchy, Chanel, and Saint Laurent. Their versatility and ability to effortlessly enhance any outfit make them a chic and meaningful accessory once more.
How to wear your brooch
Brooches are often considered difficult to style, but they can actually be worn in a variety of ways, both traditional and creative. Explore Cassandra’s tips for styling your brooch:
The traditional lapel
For a more traditional look, wear your brooch on the broadest section of your lapel.
Accentuate a hat or a hairstyle
Accentuate your hat or hairstyle by wearing your brooch on a hat or a hair clip.
Combine with your pearls
Wear your brooch on a pearl necklace or a sautoir for an elegant look. Cassandra Goad creates bespoke pearl chokers and sautoirs onto which your brooch can be added.
Bejewel your dress
Express your personality by wearing your brooch at the center of your dress or perhaps pinning it on your shoulder.
Discover Cassandra's Brooches
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Customisation & Care Services
At Cassandra Goad, we offer a range of services to preserve the sentimental significance of your jewel while transforming it to suit your taste. Explore our full services below.
Refit your brooch to be worn both as a brooch and a necklace pendant. We also offer custom pearl necklaces designed to incorporate your brooch.
Redesign your heirloom brooch in collaboration with Cassandra. Whether you’d like to repurpose the stones into a ring or transform the brooch using its precious metals, Cassandra will guide you through every step of the process.
Revitalise your heirloom brooch with our comprehensive cleaning and repair service. We’re delighted to restore your cherished jewel to its original condition.
Previous Projects
Explore our past projects of heirloom transformations and find inspiration for transforming your own brooch.
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