Le 31
Shimmery Gold Leaf Brooch
This is a leaf-shaped brooch from the Le 31 by Simons exclusive line, designed in Canada. It features synthetic crystals set on a gold-tone metal base with a visible leaf vein pattern and a post-and-hook closure. It measures 2.25 inches (5.5 cm) in length, suitable for pinning on clothing or accessories.
- Color
- Gold
- Material
- Synthetic crystals
- Gender
- female
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Brooches & Lapel Pins
Specifications
A shimmery gold leaf brooch adorned with synthetic crystals.
Post and hook closure for secure attachment.
- Color
- Gold · yellow
- Material
- Synthetic crystals
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Brooches & Lapel Pins
Additional Attributes
- synthetic crystals
- post and hook closure
- shimmery gold leaf design
Product Insights
The Le 31 Shimmery Gold Leaf Brooch offers a 5-star-rated, in-stock accessory at $39, featuring synthetic crystals that are heavier and cooler than plastic, and a gold-tone finish engineered to last 10–15 years with occasional lapel wear. Its post-and-hook closure, a descendant of the Victorian C-clasp (c. 1850–1910), grips wool coats and heavy fabrics securely; if the hook loosens over time, tension can be restored at home with needle-nose pliers. To preserve the finish, wipe with a soft dry cloth after each wear, avoid perfumes and chemicals, and store dry.
Verified claims
- Crystal quality
- Synthetic crystals are manufactured glass, heavier and cooler than plastic.
- Plating longevity
- Gold-tone finish lasts 10–15 years or more with occasional lapel wear, while daily wear would wear it through in 3–5 years.
- Closure serviceability
- The post-and-hook closure is virtually lifetime-serviceable: if the hook loosens, bending it slightly inward with needle-nose pliers restores its grip rather than requiring replacement hardware.
- Closure heritage and design
- The post-and-hook closure uses a curved metal hook design that has been used on brooches since the 1850s for its simplicity and low profile.
- Fabric compatibility
- The post-and-hook closure grips wool coats and heavy fabrics when the pin is fully pushed through and the hook catches firmly.
- Care
- Wipe with a soft dry cloth after each wear, avoid perfumes and chemicals, and store dry.
- Crystal feel and sparkle
- The synthetic crystals are manufactured crystal glass rather than plastic imitation, giving the brooch a heavier, cooler feel and crisp facet edges, and they deliver a light, warm, classic costume-jewelry sparkle rather than cubic zirconia's diamond-like fire.
- Closure snag resistance
- The post-and-hook closure has no levers, so it won't snag on knits or jam over time.
- Finish maintenance
- Because the brooch fastens to lapel fabric rather than sitting against skin, it avoids the constant moisture and acid exposure that causes rapid plating wear on rings and pendants, making its gold-tone finish lower-maintenance.
Product record
- Title
- Shimmery Gold Leaf Brooch
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 39 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 5 stars
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 9 sourcesProduct comparison
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| Shimmery Gold Leaf Brooch: Choose this if you want a statement leaf-shaped brooch in golden yellow, roughly 2.25 inches (5.5 cm) long, with a polished gold-tone metal frame, raised veins, and a dense field of small faceted brown-gold stones. It fastens with a post and hook closure on a traditional pin bar with hinge and catch, and it comes in one size. Note that the stones are synthetic (fake) crystals and metal rather than genuine gemstones.[1,2,3] | Shimmery Green Leaf Brooch: Choose this if you want a leaf-motif lapel accessory in green and gold: the 4.5 cm leaf is densely paved with faceted dark green rhinestones set in a gold-tone metal outline with a textured twisted-rope stem, and it fastens with a post and hook closure backed by a rotating clasp and catch. Note that the crystals are synthetic (fake crystals and metal per the listing), and it comes in one size only.[4,5,6] | Shimmery Constellation Brooch: Choose this if you want a men's silver-tone brooch with a celestial look: it's a single connected cluster of overlapping five-pointed stars, each with a raised metal rim densely set with small faceted fake crystals for a sparkly finish. It fastens with a metallic bar and lock-hook closure, including a rotating safety clasp, and spans 2.75 inches (7 cm) wide in one size. Note that faint tool marks and small irregularities are visible on the flat back surfaces of the metalwork.[7,8,9] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A single leaf-shaped brooch photographed flat on a white background; the leaf surface is densely encrusted with small faceted brown-gold stones and defined by polished gold metal veins and a curved stem.
- Overall silhouetteSingle stylized leaf shape with a rounded asymmetrical blade and an attached curved stem extending downward and right.
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.12 · w 0.86 · h 0.76 (high) - Surface ornamentLeaf surface densely covered with many small faceted stones that produce sparkling highlights across the blade and stem.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.70 · h 0.56 (high) - Metal vein detailingPolished gold metal outlines form raised vein lines on the leaf, visible as smooth reflective channels interrupting the stone field.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.18 · w 0.52 · h 0.46 (high) - Stem constructionCurved stem continuing from the leaf, also encrusted with small stones along its top surface and finished with a narrow gold rim.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.52 · w 0.38 · h 0.38 (high) - Edge finishLeaf edge is bordered by a thin beaded or milgrain gold trim that frames the stone field.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.12 · w 0.74 · h 0.62 (medium) - Visible attachment sideOnly the decorative front face of the brooch is visible; the pin or fastening is not visible in this view.
Other
Studio shot on a flat white background with a soft shadow cast to the lower right; lighting produces specular highlights on stones and metal.
- Background and surfaceNeutral white background with no visible props or packaging.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowDirectional studio lighting from upper left creates bright sparkles on the stones and a soft cast shadow to the lower right of the brooch.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.64 · w 0.38 · h 0.30 (high) - Image crop and orientationBrooch centered in frame and photographed from above showing the front decorative face; image is vertically oriented.
Colors
shimmery brown-gold· stone field on leaf and stem#BEBAB1polished warm gold· metal veins, rim and accents#B5B1A6- Overall silhouetteSingle stylized leaf shape with a rounded asymmetrical blade and an attached curved stem extending downward and right.
- 02
Product
Rear-facing view of a gold-tone metal leaf brooch showing textured back surface, a straight pin bar running horizontally with hinge and catch, and a curved stem extending downward.
- Leaf backplateSingle metal leaf-shaped backplate with irregular organic outline and heavily textured, hammered and brushed surface detail visible on the interior face.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (high) - Pin barStraight thin metal pin bar spans horizontally across the upper half of the brooch, running from a hinge on the left to a catch on the right.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.29 · w 0.62 · h 0.08 (high) - HingeCylindrical hinge assembly on the left side securing the pin bar, with a rounded mount attached to the leaf back.
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.26 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - CatchCircular catch assembly on the right end of the pin bar where the pin tip is secured; appears to be a simple loop-style closure.
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.26 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high) - Curved stemNarrow textured stem extends from the lower center of the leaf and curves downwards to the lower right, ending in a slightly flattened tip with surface detail.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.48 · w 0.36 · h 0.40 (high) - Surface finishReflective metallic finish with bright highlights and darker recessed textured areas creating a two-tone appearance across the gold surface.
Other
Studio-style product shot on a plain white background with soft shadowing beneath the brooch and top-down lighting that emphasizes texture and reflections.
- BackgroundEven white background with no visible props or packaging.
- Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting from above-right producing highlights on raised metal areas and a diffuse shadow cast below and slightly right of the brooch.
- FramingBrooch is centered in the frame with moderate cropping around edges and a clear view of the entire rear face including the full curved stem.
Colors
shiny warm gold· leaf and stem#ACAAA5- Leaf backplateSingle metal leaf-shaped backplate with irregular organic outline and heavily textured, hammered and brushed surface detail visible on the interior face.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
1 total1 reviews · out of 5
Brooch
Beautiful well made