Antique sword pin is surprisingly big! Oops.

[MakingTheGrade]

So I bought this antique pin since I’ve been on an antique brooch kick recently.

I definitely didn’t appreciate how big it would be which is my own fault, all the measurements were provided

I do love it though. The rope details in the hilt, the enameling, the swirly aesthetic and the hodgepodge of different diamond cuts in there (about 1ctw).

It took awhile to get here cause it had to go through eBay authentication. I also don’t know how to wear it cause I didn’t realize how large it’d be. So for now it’s on my computer bag with my other brooch I find too large to wear. Very blingy bag!

 

[Dreamer_D]

Wow! Might look great on a Jean or leather jacket!

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Wow! Might look great on a Jean or leather jacket!

Oooo. Sword on leather jacket would indeed look kick ass. Hmmmm

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

So I bought this antique pin since I’ve been on an antique brooch kick recently.

I definitely didn’t appreciate how big it would be which is my own fault, all the measurements were provided

I do love it though. The rope details in the hilt, the enameling, the swirly aesthetic and the hodgepodge of different diamond cuts in there (about 1ctw).

It took awhile to get here cause it had to go through eBay authentication. I also don’t know how to wear it cause I didn’t realize how large it’d be. So for now it’s on my computer bag with my other brooch I find too large to wear. Very blingy bag!

wow
go big or go home
i love it
i love the size
i love it on the bag
you could wear it on a hat too

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

big brooches are the best
see inspiration from a younger Queen mum and Queen Camila

you have to just wear it
and not let it wear you

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Haha I need to figure out a way to sharpen the sword…

 

[Dreamer_D]

Haha I need to figure out a way to sharpen the sword…

I fear it might mean a permanent hole punched with a leather punch tool.

 

[MiniMinerva]

Oooh I really love it!! What about using it as a cardigan closure, at a jaunty angle? Perhaps on a fine ivory/cream knit, with a bit of cashmere or angora halo to the fiber for the conceptual contrast of soft and sharp? It would be kind of like the garment equivalent of what you were originally thinking about pairing it with pearls.

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Yeah I can think of a lot more winter applications than summer ones. It’s been in the 90s consistently. Ugh. Haha would be be wild to wear on my sneakers?

 

[Bron357]

It’s stunning.
I’m thinking it might be a cloak / cape pin or even possibly for a kilt.
Very striking piece.

 

[MakingTheGrade]

It’s stunning.
I’m thinking it might be a cloak / cape pin or even possibly for a kilt.
Very striking piece.

Hahah I do have a cape! And I might need to start perusing Amazon for hats…

 

[stepcutnut]

Ooo I love it! On a hat or in your hair would be fabulous too

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Ooo I love it! On a hat or in your hair would be fabulous too

I’m recovering from a shoulder injury so hair pin is out. Anyone have suggestion for hats?

 

[LightBright]

Yes, brilliant idea from Dreamer. I think the sword could go on a cropped/punk style jacket with your (MakingtheGrade’s) Edwardian pin ribbon necklace.

 

[LightBright]

Maybe a Tartan pattern hat? This is a link to Vivienne Westwood stock photos that show her use of Tartan (plaid) materials and also high low mixing of styles. She did Tartan wool caps and soft hats too (accent pieces).

Vivienne westwood tartan hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy

Find the perfect vivienne westwood tartan stock photo, image, vector, illustration or 360 image. Available for both RF and RM licensing.

www.alamy.com

 

[diamondyes]

I love love love it

 

[RRfromR]

This is gorgeous. I wear mine to close the gap on sweaters or on evening dresses.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

I’m recovering from a shoulder injury so hair pin is out. Anyone have suggestion for hats?

i love brooches on hats
i would think any hat with a crown would work
something that you will wear

 

[VRBeauty]

You could right a murder mystery around that brooch!

 

[Joanne10]

I don’t have much to offer re: how to wear it, besides thinking that a leather jacket would look so cool with that brooch. In all honesty, I think you could pin it anywhere and on anything and it would make a statement.

Also, if your sword brooch ever needs a friend, this just popped up in my Etsy suggestions:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1760027047/antique-victorian-pin-brooch-antique?ref=sold_out_ad-3&pro=1&frs=1&sts=1&plkey=265db41bb470658a8c638b9e6a187c16c7e9430b:1760027047

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Ooo so pretty! Crossed swords would be awesome. Its way pricier than mine though haha

 

[Catmom]

Oh that's really cool. I love it!!! I vote hair. I wear lots of mine in my hair like this. A sword would look fabulous!

 

[RRfromR]

@Catmom love that. How do you do that?

 

[MakingTheGrade]

@Catmom love that. How do you do that?

Same question!

 

[Catmom]

@Catmom love that. How do you do that?

I just pin them in like I was pinning on clothes.

 

[Catmom]

Same question!

I do a French twist in my hair and make sure it's in good and then just pin the brooch in like I was pinning it on clothes. That sword would be perfect for this!

 

[MakingTheGrade]

I do a French twist in my hair and make sure it's in good and then just pin the brooch in like I was pinning it on clothes. That sword would be perfect for this!

Haha I have a rotator cuff injury but even if I didn’t I have no idea how to do a French twist. If I recover my function though I’ll try to learn!

Have you ever had one fall out? I think I’d be paranoid that it’d work free

 

[LilAlex]

I made this mistake with a Victorian Scottish agate anchor brooch. I think it was like $200 and I love the look of black banded agate -- but this thing is like 4" or more. I don't even sail. I was going to gift it as a Christmas tree ornament. Yours is much nicer!

 

[MakingTheGrade]

I made this mistake with a Victorian Scottish agate anchor brooch. I think it was like $200 and I love the look of black banded agate -- but this thing is like 4" or more. I don't even sail. I was going to gift it as a Christmas tree ornament. Yours is much nicer!

Thanks! Do you have a photo? It must be sizeable to be an ornament!

I’m gonna play around with trying to style it on maybe some dresses and jackets later

 

[Catmom]

Haha I have a rotator cuff injury but even if I didn’t I have no idea how to do a French twist. If I recover my function though I’ll try to learn!

Have you ever had one fall out? I think I’d be paranoid that it’d work free

Oooooo I can sympathize as I went through a rotator cuff/labrum tear. So painful! I've not had one fall out. I make sure it is pinned in well.