Fibula brooches originated in the Roman period and were used to secure garments like cloaks, worn on the right shoulder. They are designed as a pin but have been developed in several forms and have been used ever since. Particularly in vogue in India, used to secure turbans, they were also a staple of Art Deco creations in Europe, as exemplified by lots 167 and 168. Recently, contemporary jewelry masters such as JAR and Bhagat have experimented by reinventing fibula brooch creations.