Some symbols never lose their meaning.
They simply grow quieter—and more precious.
 
This tiny teddy bear, cast in warm gold-tone metal, feels like a memory you can hold. Rounded paws, softly etched fur, a gentle expression that sits somewhere between innocence and comfort. Measuring just 2.5 cm x 2 cm, it is deliberately petite—designed not to announce itself, but to stay close.
This brooch belongs to a woman who understands sentiment.
 
She is composed, worldly, and discerning—but she has never mistaken seriousness for depth. She keeps a softness about her, even as life sharpens others. In the late 1980s, she might have worn this pinned discreetly to the inside of a blazer, or on a knit worn during quiet evenings at home, the bear acting as a private anchor rather than an outward statement.
 
It is playful, yes—but never childish.
It is nostalgia refined.
The detailing is exquisite for its scale: subtly textured body, polished contours, and a weight that feels reassuring in the hand. It is the kind of piece you wear for yourself, not for comment.
 
Provenance & rarity
This brooch is a true deadstock piece from a European vintage costume jewellery manufacturer that ceased operations in the late 1980s. When the house closed, a small archive of finished designs was left untouched—never sold, never worn.
Decades later, these pieces were rediscovered by a London-based jeweller known for sourcing rare archival jewellery for major film and television production houses, where emotional authenticity and period accuracy are paramount. Pieces from this archive now appear on screen across the world, chosen not for trend, but for story.
This teddy bear brooch comes from that same rediscovery—preserved exactly as it was made, waiting patiently for the right wearer.
 
Styling notes
Pin it to a cashmere cardigan, silk blouse, or fine knit for an intimate detail.
Beautiful worn on the inside of a coat lapel or on a scarf—meant to be discovered, not displayed.
Works best with soft neutrals: cream, beige, dove grey, camel.
A perfect everyday talisman for collectors who favour meaning over ornament.
 
This is not novelty jewellery.
It is comfort, memory, and quiet joy—made enduring.
For the woman who has lived fully,
and still chooses tenderness.
Single piece only.
Once chosen, it becomes someone’s private companion—never to be repeated.
 
- c.1980s; 
- Triple Gold Plated gilt metal; anti-tarnish
- In excellent vintage condition. No defect or damage or damage. Please see close up video for quality assurance.
- Measures: 2.5 cm x 2 cm
- Sourced from London, England.