Thursday, June 18, 2009

Brooches - Shawl Pins - How to Clean Them Properly

Brooches were also known as fibulae in the past. They were designed to an attachment to the daily clothing like shawl. The brooches may be made of gold, silver or bronze and some time decorated with gemstones. Women still choose to wear a brooch as an attractive piece of fashion accent. A pin is a fashion accessory that outfits any woman and can augment her look by a thousand times! It is pleasing no matter what age you are. With the passage of time the shawl pins become dirty and there is need to wash them. But there must be a proper care while cleaning pins depending on the metal type.

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