Price (Item Level): 1,500 gp (5th)
Body Slot: Throat
Caster Level: 1st
Aura: Faint; (DC 15) abjuration
Activation: —
Weight: —
This appears to be a piece of silver or gold jewelry used to fasten a cloak or cape. In addition to this mundane task, it can absorb magic missiles of the sort generated by spell or spell-like ability. A brooch can absorb up to 101 points of damage from magic missiles before it melts and becomes useless.
Prerequisites: Craft Wondrous Item, shield.
Cost to Create: 750 gp, 60 XP, 2 days.
Source: Dungeon Master’s Guide (version 3.5), page 250.