Featured Small 14k Art Deco stick pin

I found this sweet little pin at a sale last week for a few dollars. It has a small amethyst and pearl. No markings other than the 14k. I think it is Art Deco?
It’s a bit cloudy today. Sorry for the poor lighting.

 

A bit earlier, I'd think.

Debora

 

Thanks Deb!

 

Art Nouveau-ish, Belle Epoque. These weren't used any more, at least not much, by the time Deco rolled around.

 

Thritto. It is lovely.

 

Thanks! I had to look up Belle Epoque.

 

Get hold of a stickpin clutch and wear it!

 

Ha! I had to look up stick pin clutch too. I never wear my stick pins. I wear only casual clothing. I just now started wearing my brooches on my heavy winter sweaters. But we don't have much winter weather around here, so those rarely get worn.

 

The pointy bits on the old pins tend to tear holes in modern fabrics. Older ones tended to be a looser weave. I wear mine on jackets and blazers.

 

I have bought costume stick pins cheap just to get the clutches for my better stick pins. I did that for my diamond stick pin.

 

Lovely. You can see the quality in that.

 

There have been times I've bought crappy pins for a really well-made clutch. It was worth more than the pin it was on.

 

Of Course! That makes so much sense. I will definitely do that.

 

When you find a cluch with a grabbing mechanism and a 1906 patent date on a 1977 goldtone initial pin for $2.99 it's a no-brainer.