High-heel shoe brooch in black enamel with checkerboard bow and rhinestones
This brooch is shaped like a side-view stiletto pump, the kind of fashion-shoe shorthand that reads instantly even at a glance. The body is in glossy black baked enamel set on silver-tone metal, the heel and the toe are studded with clear crystal cabochons, and the bow on top is built from a small checkerboard of black and white pearly enamel rather than a flat painted bow. Two grey-violet opaline cabochons sit on the heel and the tip, picking up a discreet third colour that softens the high-contrast black and white. The whole piece fastens with a hidden two-disc magnet instead of a pin, so the brooch holds firmly on a lapel or a clutch flap without ever leaving a hole behind.
- Silhouette: side-view stiletto pump, 5,5cm tall
- Body: glossy black baked enamel on silver-tone metal
- Bow: black-and-white checkerboard in pearly enamel, 3D effect
- Stones: clear crystal cabochons on heel and toe, two grey-violet opaline accents
- Fastening: hidden magnet, two-disc system, no pin and no holes
Magnetic fastening for fabrics you actually care about
The shoe motif sits in a long tradition of figural brooches popular through the 50s and 80s, but most of them came with rigid steel pins that punched through silk and merino without mercy. This one swaps the pin for a discreet magnet that slides behind the fabric and clicks onto a hidden rear plate. Two rare-earth magnets keep the brooch on a wool coat or a structured blazer without slipping, and stay gentle enough for an evening blouse or a fine knit. Browse our full range of no-pin magnetic brooches if you want the same fastening on other motifs.
Where the shoe lands in the outfit
On a black wool coat, the black enamel reads as a tonal statement and the white checkerboard bow becomes the focal accent. On a colour-blocked dress, the brooch picks up an evening mood without going full sparkle. On a clutch or an evening jacket the heel silhouette reads as fashion shorthand without needing explanation. Pair it with another small piece from our wider brooch collection for a coordinated lapel scene.
Materials, sizing and care
Body in silver-tone metal with baked enamel for the black colour block and the checkerboard bow. Stones are mounted in tension settings rather than glued, so they keep their shine and stay in place over time. Two-piece set: the decorative shoe and a small openwork magnetic disc placed behind the fabric. Wipe the front with a dry microfibre cloth, store flat, keep perfume sprays and pool water off the enamel.
Specifications
| Dimensions | About 5,5 cm |
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| Materials | Silver-tone metal, baked enamel, crystal cabochons, opaline accents |
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| Colours | Black, white, silver, grey-violet (opaline) |
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| Fastening | Magnetic, two-piece, no pin |
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| Best worn on | Lapel, blazer, coat, clutch, evening jacket |
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Frequently asked questions
Will the magnet hold on a wool coat or a structured blazer?
Yes. The two rare-earth magnets are sized for wool coats and structured blazers without slipping, and remain gentle enough for silk or fine knit.
Is the bow flat or three-dimensional?
Three-dimensional. The bow is built from small enamel facets in a black-and-white checkerboard pattern with a pearly finish, set in slight relief rather than printed flat.
Does it work as a gift for a shoe lover?
Yes. The stiletto silhouette is one of the most recognisable fashion-shoe codes, and the magnetic fastening fits any wardrobe, so the brooch ships in a jewellery pouch ready to gift.
