Whatever happened to brooches? These stylish little accent pieces are probably the most versatile and practical accessories at our disposal, and yet they are often forgotten when it comes time to planning an outfit. There are more ways to incorporate a brooch into your daily ensemble than virtually any other accessory. The right brooch can be the finishing touch that ties an outfit together, or it can provide a dazzling pop of color and texture to your favorite hat or handbag. The right brooch can even change the timbre of an outfit, transforming your favorite summer hat into a fall fashion statement or adding a dash of joyful color to your winter jacket.

But no matter how you choose to wear your brooch, the beauty of these versatile fashion statements is always firmly rooted in the story they tell. And when it comes to Oya brooches, the stories behind each piece add layers of beauty and meaning that transcend their stylish forms.

Take the orchid. Long seen as a symbol of regal beauty, strength, and love by the various cultures of the Mediterranean, orchids hold a special place in Turkish culture. Turkey is home to 148 unique species of orchid, 40 of which are endemic to the Anatolian countryside. Many of the species that thrive in the balmy coastal regions of southern Turkey resemble their more delicate tropical cousins, while others are hardy enough to bloom along the alpine meadows of the northeast.

Nature’s diversity has imbued the orchid with a concomitant variety of meaning. Oya artisans have used the orchid’s familiar form to convey feelings of strength in the face of vulnerability, elegance without ostentation, and the hidden power found in seemingly frail figures.

The complexity of the Oya orchid makes it an ideal subject for the ever-versatile brooch. Whether worn to brighten the coldest days of winter or to accent your summer palate, the Turkish Orchid offers an unparalleled slice of Oya craftsmanship for any occasion.