Vintage Gold Tone Stick Pin with Blue Topaz and Faux Pearl

Vintage Gold Tone Stick Pin with Blue Topaz and Faux Pearl Overview & Design: - Length: 7cm - Product Type: Vintage Jewelry / Fashion Accessory (Stick Pin). - Materials: Gold-tone base metal (plated or costume alloy), light blue stone (described as blue topaz color, likely glass or synthetic spin-cast resin given the costume jewelry style), and a dangling faux pearl. - Structural Elements:A long, slender metallic pin body.A protective metal end-cap (clutch/guard) at the sharp tip to secure the pin safely to clothing. - An ornamental top head featuring an orb encircled by a structural gold-tone cross frame. - A small jump ring connecting the dangling faux pearl directly below the main setting. Historical Intent & Functionality: - Traditional Use: Stick pins were initially popularized during the Victorian and Edwardian eras to keep cravats, neckties, and lace collars neatly in place. By the mid-20th century, they transitioned heavily into women's fashion as lapel embellishments and hatpins. - Modern Value: Primarily collected as collectible vintage costume jewelry or used as retro style accents for modern jackets, blazers, and scarves. Length: 7cm