A wearable sculpture statement brooch built around a large oval watercolour stone, where violet, olive green, peach and crimson melt together like a brushed gouache. Three faceted crystals sit on the front: a small ruby red oval, a deeper blue sapphire round and a tiny emerald accent on the side. Two fluid silver wires curl around the stone like a kinetic Calder line, giving the piece its modern art silhouette. Polished silver tone finish, dual magnet fastening, approximately 6cm wide.
This watercolour stone statement brooch belongs to the family of designer brooches that double as a piece of contemporary art. The large oval centre stone behaves like a hand brushed watercolour: violet, lavender, olive green, peach and crimson melt into each other along the surface, with no two pieces ever identical. Three faceted crystals are set on the front in a deliberately off centre composition, a small ruby red oval at the top, a bigger deep blue sapphire round just below, and a tiny emerald green accent on the right edge. Two fluid silver wires curl around the stone like a kinetic Calder line, finishing the piece with a sculptural silhouette. Mode Tendance picked it for British wardrobes that treat a brooch like a small wall hanging on a coat lapel, a black evening dress or a wide tweed shoulder.
The practical side of this magnetic brooches design is its hidden double magnet system. A circular polished disc sits behind the fabric and clips to a magnet on the back of the stone, so the brooch can sit on a fine wool coat, a silk evening blouse or a soft leather lapel without any of the pinholes that a traditional pin always leaves. Vintage scarves, cashmere wraps and even a wide brim felt hat can carry it without long term damage.
The painterly multi colour stone pairs especially well with one tone outfits, the kind that act as a canvas for one focal jewel: a black turtleneck and tailored trousers, an aubergine velvet jacket, a charcoal grey wool coat or a navy silk dress. On a long thin lapel place it slightly off centre so the asymmetric silver wires read as a deliberate gesture. It also makes a striking gallery opening accessory pinned to a denim shirt collar or a structured leather tote.
| Dimensions | Approximately 6cm wide x 5cm high |
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| Fastening | Dual neodymium magnet, no piercing |
| Centre stone | Oval watercolour effect, naturally unique marbling |
| Crystals | Ruby red, blue sapphire, emerald green, silver set |
| Metal finish | Polished silver tone with fluid wire loops |
Wipe with a soft dry cloth, avoid perfume sprays and rich creams and store flat with the magnet disc clipped to the back of the brooch to protect the painted finish. Avoid wearing close to credit cards or mechanical watches.
The colours sit inside the enamel layer of the stone, so they are sealed and protected. That is also why every piece has a unique pattern.
Yes, the magnet disc lies flat behind the fabric and the curved back of the stone follows the natural curve of a lapel without lifting.
Yes, the silver finish, the faceted crystals and the sculptural silhouette give it a gallery appropriate elegance for openings, theatre nights and smart dinners.
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