Often considered the “oldest type of jewelry,” you may have thought brooches were a prehistoric accessory, something that was only worn by ancient royalty – and you may have been right – until now. This season brooches are making a comeback.

Amidst plenty of recession prognosticating, stimulus package negotiating, all night budget balancing, economic crisis opining, stock market diving serious news, we had a bright burning, starry, glittering, shining moment. The Oscars. And not just any Oscars, but the best Oscars in years. Well produced, well moderated, well executed and downright GLAM. With underdogs and icons, touching speeches and true entertainment, elegant gowns and well coiffed hair. And jewelry with a capital ‘J’.