Loewe Peach Blossom Brooch, Scarf Buckle, Tie Clip, Bag Charm - Comes with Original Packaging

Loewe Brooch(⁎⁍̴̛ᴗ⁍̴̛⁎), 100% authentic pre-owned, handmade in Spain from approximately the 80s-90s! If you have any questions, please message before placing an order. All sales are final. This item is available at a special bundled price. If purchased with a pre-owned bag, or together with a bracelet, necklace, or earrings, you will receive a discount. Please message me before placing your order so I can adjust the price for you. As the shop owner, I rarely purchase pre-owned accessories (mainly because I use them less often). Compared to pre-owned bags, accessories aren't always the most cost-effective. Items in good condition are usually priced quite high, especially from my two favorite brands, Celine and Loewe. They didn't produce many accessories back then (unlike Dior and Chanel, which have an overwhelming variety...). Furthermore, awareness of preservation was lower, so items often weren't in the best condition. Consequently, the circulation of pre-owned accessories from these brands is relatively low compared to others. I often wear modified pieces; even small, exquisite vintage components can be transformed into stylish and understated accessories. This is a 100% authentic Loewe peach blossom charm. Originally, it was a limited-edition gift from Loewe in Japan, obtainable only by meeting certain purchase conditions. It's a limited-quantity, special gift. The peach blossom-shaped charm is small and very cute, with a Loewe engraving on the back. When I saw this, I felt it would be perfect as a small brooch, so I've "upcycled" it! It's both charming and a great value. The brooch hardware is electroplated yellow, not a deep, vintage gold, but a more modern, elegant golden hue. Besides adorning a jacket, this brooch can also be used to fasten a scarf or decorate a bag. Scarves fastened with a brooch are very trendy right now. It adds a subtle yet striking fashion accent! This particular design is very rare; once sold, it will be extremely difficult to find another. ⚐⚑˒˒ The brooch is in excellent condition and comes with its original Loewe packaging! I only made two; I've kept one for myself! ❍ The photos are taken by me under natural sunlight, showing the actual item. Lighting can vary depending on the time of day, so slight color variations are possible. I have more detailed photos available but cannot upload them here. Please message me to request them! Due to the unique nature of pre-owned orders, all sales are final, with no returns or exchanges. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing. ⋄┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈⋄⋄⋄┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈⋄ | Rating | / | Color | Gold | Material | Metal | Origin | / ⋄┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈⋄⋄⋄┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈⋄ The main reason I love pre-owned bags is that the materials from older eras are far superior to those in modern new releases. In the past, most pre-owned items were handmade; there was the warmth of human touch, not mass production by machines. The craftsmanship of artisans was undoubtedly much more delicate than that of machines, just as everyone appreciates products made by skilled craftspeople! However, today, the vast majority of processes are automated by machines with minimal human assembly, losing the former intricacy. I believe the simplest and most direct way to see this is by comparing the detailed patterns of modern "revival" monogram prints with the authentic monogram prints from older eras. The level of detail in the monogram patterns alone is entirely different. If you love monograms, you must seek out pre-owned items! Truly! In terms of style, older pieces tend to be simpler, timeless, and enduring. Many current designs are actually revivals of older styles. Yet, new models are priced higher than their vintage counterparts. New designs are typically based on older styles, with added details or modifications. The final product often ends up more complex (or peculiar...) than the original. I believe as we grow older, we understand one thing: the simpler, the more enduring! As we age, our clothing choices often return to basic styles because the most fundamental pieces are the most versatile. The quality of raw materials in older pieces is also superior to newer ones. If you understand leather, you'll notice that the materials used in new items are mostly of a lower grade than those in older pieces. This is mainly because the cost of high-quality raw materials is too high today, and their availability is less than before; the Earth's resources are diminishing! Furthermore, back then, brands didn't have the "ubiquitous" presence of numerous stores like they do now. Their clientele mostly had a certain income level and specific expectations for their purchases. There wasn't the "fast fashion" culture of today; a bag was expected to be used for many years. The difference between new and old hardware is very apparent. The hardware on many new models oxidizes and discolors after just a year or two of use. However, older models typically do not, not only due to higher-quality materials and meticulous techniques but also because hardware from earlier eras was plated with real K-gold! It's worth mentioning that Chanel Vintage is expensive for a reason; many of its clasps and chains contain real gold, certified by gold merchants! Therefore, even Vintage bags from the 60s and 70s, if properly preserved, can still have gleaming hardware today. Among the new items available now, to my knowledge, none of the hardware contains K-gold, making them prone to oxidation. Many people say buying a Vintage bag is a unique form of investment because they rarely depreciate and often appreciate in value. This is because well-preserved pre-owned bags are becoming increasingly scarce; each one that disappears is gone forever. Remember, they are all discontinued items; the number that exists in the world is the number that will ever exist, so they will only become fewer, more expensive, and harder to find. Moreover, many brands periodically increase their prices, and each increase drives up the market price of pre-owned items. If a brand releases a "reissue," the reference or similar styles of Vintage pieces will see a sharp price increase! Add to this the recent trend of Japanese and Korean celebrities using vintage items; once a particular style is seen on a celebrity, its price can skyrocket instantly. This is because, for a period, many people will frantically search for that style or a similar alternative, causing the prices of those few items to multiply... Therefore, Vintage is truly a case of "buy early, enjoy early; buy late, pay more" (this isn't an advertising slogan... it's a truth in the pre-owned world...). This is my personal experience; I regret not getting into many collections earlier... I can't find them, and even if I do, the price is astronomical... But the problem is, even knowing it's an astronomical price, you feel compelled to buy because waiting will only mean a higher price later (unless the condition is poor). I am often asked about bag maintenance (ᐢ.ˬ.ᐢ). I will include detailed care instructions on a small note inside the bag, so don't worry. My personal habit is to take them out for maintenance when I organize my closet at the change of seasons (so each seasonal change is a major undertaking...|||). Pre-owned bags aren't particularly troublesome; when you first start, it's simply about getting into the habit of regular maintenance and cherishing your bag. Once it becomes a habit, it's not difficult. The materials of pre-owned bags are inherently excellent. As long as they are not used roughly and are preserved properly, they can easily last another ten years and be passed down to your daughter! Every pre-owned bag is one I love and have collected, so I hope you will love it too and be able to preserve it for years to come ☪︎ *.。 ☾︎.*·̩͙ If you are interested in purchasing, please feel free to message me for details. I welcome all inquiries; pre-owned items are sought by discerning customers who appreciate their unique value ⸜❤︎⸝. ⚜️ All copyrights and trademarks belong to the respective brand of this product. ⚜️