How do I wear a vintage pin?

These pieces suit coat lapels, heavy knitwear or silk scarves where the weight of the platinum mount is properly supported by the fabric. Securing the safety clasp or rolling catch ensures the pin remains firmly positioned throughout the day.

How do I date a platinum pin?

Dating relies on stylistic clues, such as the geometric symmetry of the 1920s or the softer garlands of the Edwardian era. Metal combinations, such as platinum top-layers fused to yellow gold or silver backs, also point to specific manufacturing decades.

Are these pins made of solid platinum?

Many pieces feature a solid platinum front section that holds the diamonds and gemstones securely in place. To accommodate manufacturing methods of the time, the reverse or pin stem is frequently fashioned from 15ct gold, 18ct white gold or yellow gold.

What is an old cut diamond?

An old cut diamond refers to stones shaped by hand prior to the invention of modern automated diamond-cutting machinery. These stones exhibit smaller tabletops and deep pavilions that produce a distinctive, warm glimmer under artificial light.