A piece of vintage brooch displayed at the exhibition. (Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cm)

As part of the fashion history reflecting the trendy shifts over recent century, a total of 143 sets consisting of 938 vintage brooches and related accessories have recently been on display at the Tsinghua University Art Museum in Beijing.

Titled Imprint: Vintage Costume Jewelry of the 20th Century, the exhibition has also showcased more than 50 posters, designing drafts and books about the vintage brooches created between 1920s and 1990s.