Description
These goldtone chatelain chains are perfect for adapting non-chatelain pins to the chatelain style or for replacing a broken chatelain chain in your collection. You can add them to pins with pinstems or tie tack style pins. Stack multiple chains of the same length or different lengths to achieve a layered swag look. The chain and the rings are gold plated. Choose your length above. Price is per chain.
We are currently making: Single chains in 3.5, 4.5, 5.5, 6.5 and 7.5 inch lengths (3.5-5.5 are shown in the photo).
Double Chains in 3 inch.
*If you need a different length or a multi-layered chain on a single ring, contact us to special order one made just for you. Pricing will depend on the materials and time needed to create your chain.*
For pins with pin stems: push the pin through to the front of your garment. Add the chain to the pin stem using the larger ring at the end then close the pin.
For tie tack style pins: put the ring over the pin stem before you put the pin through your clothes.
To replace a broken or missing chatelain pin chain: Open the ring at the end by pushing one end of the rings opening away from you. Do not pull open the ring because that will cause it to become misshapen and it will be harder to make the ends flush when you close it. Add the ring to the ring or attachment area of your pin. Close the ring by pushing one side of it towards you till the ends meet. These rings are not soldered so you can use any pliers or jumpring tools (or even your fingers) to open and close the rings.
See the last photo for a sample of a vintage chatelain pin!
A bit of history! In Victorian times, ladies would wear their coveted Chatelains which would be hooked to their skirt or sometimes they could be pinned on. Chatelains had numerous chains that hung down with various useful things attached at the ends like scissors, glasses, needle cases etc.
Chatelian pins became popular in the 1930’s-1940’s and they were two pins connected with one or sometimes two chains. They made a comeback as cardigan pins or sweater guards in the 1950’s-1960’s and again in the 1980’s as swag pins or collar pins. It is a design that just keeps coming back due to its versatility and the ability to style your pins in a way that either matches your outfit or even protects your modesty so your blouse or sweater stays closed.
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