{"id":8838,"date":"2021-05-25T12:48:16","date_gmt":"2021-05-25T07:18:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/?p=8838"},"modified":"2021-06-01T15:06:56","modified_gmt":"2021-06-01T09:36:56","slug":"pin-up-beauties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/pin-up-beauties\/","title":{"rendered":"Pin-up Beauties!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The course of history is cyclical and fashion trends from yore tend to emerge \u2013 and this time, brooches are having an \u2018it\u2019 moment. <\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The video-call era\u00a0has propelled the resurgence of\u00a0the brooch, a versatile\u00a0piece of adornment\u00a0that\u00a0long since\u00a0transitioned from being functional to fashionable.\u00a0Back in the old days, brooches\u00a0were used\u00a0to\u00a0pin up shawls,\u00a0scarves,\u00a0or\u00a0waist belts or even clock fasteners. But the more rarefied class of people \u2013 read royalty \u2013 made it a fashion statement.\u00a0Brooches got more fancy and ornate during the Belle\u00a0Epoque\u00a0period between 1880 and 1914.\u00a0 And who can forget the veritable collection of historical brooches worn time and again by Queen Elizabeth?\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elaborate, gem-set lapel pins were adorned on sherwanis, long robes turbans by  Mughal rulers. Soon enough the brooches gained popularity amongst the Hindu rulers and it became an integral part of their attire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rishabh Tongya, Creative Director of Diacolor, a fine jewellery brand, cites the example of HH Maharaj Bhupinder Singh, of Patiala, who was a connoisseur of fine jewels. \u201cEach time you spot his image, he is always seen wearing an exquisitely crafted brooch,\u201d notes Tongya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More recently, when Lady Gaga made a dramatic appearance on the platform to sing the US national anthem at the inauguration ceremony of 46th President Joe Biden<\/a>, her theatrical costume grabbed a lot of attention \u2013the voluminous Schiaparelli haute couture gown was complimented by a giant dove gold pin, symbolising peace. Brooches once again became conversation starters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breaking age-barriers, ornate pins are now being favoured by the younger generation as well. Many Indian fine jewellery brands are presenting versatile and modular brooches designed to be worn even as a pendant on a chain, pinned on floppy bowtie or worn as a hair piece. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The recently launched a limited 18-karat gold brooch edition by high-end jewellery brand Moksh derives its design inspiration from floral forms referenced from the Mughal era. The brand\u2019s creative director, Meenal Choskhi, explains, \u201cBrooches offer us designers a larger surface area or canvas to work upon to express ourselves or adorn the motifs. We have recently introduced a line-up of brooches eulogizing flowers in symmetrical forms articulated with baguettes, gemstones and pearls.\u201d  The brooches are retailed between Rs. 2.50 lakh and Rs. 4 lakh. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The brooch being conceived at the design stage. Photo courtesy Moksh <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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A slender and delicate gold brooch is bedecked with rubies, emeralds, pearls and fancy-cut diamonds. By Moksh <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Brooches are one of the most elegant pieces of jewellery, says Rishabh Tongya. \u201cIt adds an adequate amount of edge to both Western and Indian outfits. We, as a brand, have a great collection of brooches designed with some of the most exquisite gemstones and precious metals. From emerald brooches to enamel, from diamond to carbon leaf, there indeed is a brooch for every occasion.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A burst of red highlights the white gold floral brooch set with rubies and diamonds. By Diacolor<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The brooch focuses on a  faceted emerald drop covered with curly diamond leaves and pearl stems. By Diacolor<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Vijay Golecha, owner and chief designer, Golecha Jewels, harbours a fascination for brooches. \u201cFor me, making a piece of jewellery is akin  to writing a poem. The design has to be perfect and then I go on to choose the perfect and complimentary gemstones to add the everlasting value to the brooches.\u201d Golecha feels that the brooch is one ornament that\u2019s one size fits all, and believes that these can make a fashion statement as well as become an heirloom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The central 150-carat Basra pearl naturally  shaped like Ganesha is embellished with Colombian emeralds, Burmese rubies, uncut diamonds and tourmaline. By Golecha Jewels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Brooches can up the style quotient in an instant. The various gem-studded brooches are from Golecha Jewels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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