topic Re: Stick Pin--How to remove end cap?? in Jewelry

Stick Pin--How to remove end cap??

Shawnie — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 17:30:19 GMT

So i have received some old jewelry pieces. One is a pretty stick pin with pearl on the tip. But i cant figure out how to remove the end cap at the pointy end. Can someone help?

Re: Stick Pin--How to remove end cap??

MalteseMomma — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 17:33:12 GMT

Did you try unscrewing it?

Usually they just push on.

Re: Stick Pin--How to remove end cap??

Shawnie — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 18:27:55 GMT

I tried to unscrew again and pushed on something, felt it give. At the top of the cap was a push down mechanism that released the cap. Days of looking at it trying to figure it out. Something about it is so simple and lovely. I think it is 1920 vintage.

Re: Stick Pin--How to remove end cap??

Coquille — Fri, 25 Aug 2017 00:11:58 GMT

Hi. Try pinching the top and pull off. Usually that works for me. Or, pinch and turn. Good luck.

Re: Stick Pin--How to remove end cap??

Justice4all — Fri, 25 Aug 2017 00:40:55 GMT

I think push the big part to the little part then pull off both together

Re: Stick Pin--How to remove end cap??

Shanus — Fri, 25 Aug 2017 01:23:45 GMT

@Shawnie wrote:
So i have received some old jewelry pieces. One is a pretty stick pin with pearl on the tip. But i cant figure out how to remove the end cap at the pointy end. Can someone help?

@Shawnie The sharp (pin) end should pull out of the cap. They are usually held in with a silicone type cushioning, much like the chains that can have varying lengths by sliding the "ball" (also filled w/ silicone, spongy material) to the desired length.

Take care not to break it. I'm sure there would be little or no charge to take it to a jeweler who deals w/ estate pieces. It's probably embarrassingly easy!!!!

Beautiful pin, by the way.

Re: Stick Pin--How to remove end cap??

SharkE — Fri, 25 Aug 2017 01:36:42 GMT

Just pulls out.