Brooches by Colour
The colour of a brooch changes everything: it catches the light, warms or softens an outfit and ties in with the rest of your jewellery. At Ma Broche, two main finishes stand out, gold-tone and silver-tone, alongside colourful enamel and rhinestones. This guide helps you choose the shade that suits you best.
Choosing a brooch by colour
Colour is often the first thing we notice about a brooch. At Ma Broche, two finishes lead the way, gold-tone and silver-tone metal, joined by bright enamel and sparkling rhinestones across every motif. Picking a colour is really about how it sits with your skin tone, your wardrobe and your other jewellery. Prefer to browse by motif instead? Head to all our brooches.
Gold-tone or silver-tone?
The two finishes set the tone. Gold-tone brooches feel warm and dressy and stand out on dark shades; silver-tone brooches are cooler, understated and go with almost anything. Warm complexions often lean gold-tone, cooler complexions silver-tone, but there is no strict rule.
How to match a brooch to your outfit
- Gold-tone lifts navy, black and burgundy, and suits dressed-up looks.
- Silver-tone loves blue, grey, white and denim, for an easy, crisp finish.
- Colourful enamel and rhinestones add a festive pop to a plain coat or knit.
Can you mix gold-tone and silver-tone?
Absolutely. Mixing metals is very much on-trend, and a gold-tone and a silver-tone brooch worn together look considered rather than clashing. The trick is to repeat each finish somewhere else, an earring or a ring, so the look feels intentional.
A fastening for every outfit
Whatever the colour, a brooch fastens with a classic pin or with a magnet, depending on the model. The magnetic option holds with no hole and no mark, ideal on delicate fabrics. See our magnetic brooches to fasten one without piercing the cloth.
Brooch colours at a glance
| Finishes | Gold-tone, silver-tone metal |
|---|---|
| Accents | Colourful enamel, rhinestones, cabochons |
| Gold-tone with | Navy, black, burgundy, camel |
| Silver-tone with | Blue, grey, white, denim |
| Fastening | Magnetic or pin, depending on the model |
To keep any brooch looking its best, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth, avoid water and perfume, and store it flat. For magnetic models, keep the magnet away from bank cards and sensitive electronic devices.
Frequently asked questions
Gold-tone or silver-tone: which should I choose?
Gold-tone is warm and dressy and stands out on dark shades; silver-tone is cooler and goes with almost anything. Warm complexions often lean gold-tone, cooler ones silver-tone, but there is no strict rule.
How do I match a brooch colour to my outfit?
Gold-tone lifts navy, black and burgundy; silver-tone suits blue, grey, white and denim. Colourful enamel adds a festive pop to a plain coat or knit.
Can I mix a gold-tone and a silver-tone brooch?
Yes. Mixing metals is very much on-trend. Repeat each finish elsewhere, an earring or a ring, so the look feels intentional rather than accidental.
Do brooches come in other colours?
Yes. Beyond gold-tone and silver-tone metal, many designs feature colourful enamel, rhinestones and marbled-effect cabochons for a brighter, more festive look.
Are the brooches magnetic or pin-fastened?
It depends on the model: some use a classic pin, others a magnet. The magnetic ones hold with no hole and no mark, ideal on delicate fabrics.
