scarfpin

Neckwear jewelry piece

A scarfpin is a decorative pin used to hold a scarf or necktie in place, typically featuring an ornamental head.

The term belongs to an era when men's neckwear required securing: He wore a diamond scarfpin in his cravat.

Also called a tiepin or stickpin.

functional

tiepin

Neckwear-securing ornament

clip · cufflink · brooch · fibula · buckle · toggle · hook · catch · prong

ornamental

gemstone

Ornamental cut mineral

  • filigreeDelicate twisted-wire ornamentation
  • enamelHard glossy coating
  • cameoBrief guest appearance

pearl · diamond · ruby · gold · silver · platinum · decorative · jeweled · engraved · monogram

attire

cravat

Neck scarf, tucked in

waistcoat · formalwear · haberdashery · neckwear · kerchief · silk · ensemble · menswear · regalia · boutonniere

vintage

antique

Old valued collectible

estate · collectible · retro · patina · provenance · period · classic · bygone · relic · memorabilia

Opposites
jewelry attachment method

scarfpinclip-on tie

no-tying neck accessory

tie clip · brooch · cufflinks · lapel pin

formality and ornamentation

scarfpintieless

Lacking neck adornment

Family

pin, scarf, pins, pinned, pinning, scarfing, scarfed, scarfs, unpinned

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G