Brooches Brooches are available in various stones. MATERIALS All the metal used is sterling silver , that being the large components, the chain, the wire which goes thru the beads and all the jump-rings and catches. All the stones and beads are semi-precious gems and only genuine pearls are used. Since each piece of jewelry is individually hand made, there may be slight variations depending on the availability of the various stones and beads which are used. Sterling Silver Brooches Sterling Silver Booches with Stones