Big Spender or Spendthrift? Silk flower pins and brooches

I think almost everyone is trying to be a little more thrifty these days – even with their jewelry purchases!
I’m going to have an ongoing series here called “Big Spender or Spendthrift” where I’ll compare different pieces of jewelry – and find options that will work with the average woman’s wallet.
The first pick is the lovely Chanel Camellia brooch:

image: Bluefly
This particular one is plastic-covered knit fabric, made in France.  Elegant, iconic – and rings in at $680.00 on sale.
That’s not in my price range these days…
So what’s a thrifty fashionista to do?  Look to indie designers of course!
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