Tracking the origin of pins in the history of human civilization is like asking when Adam was born. The certain thing that we can recognize is that pins have been used for long for all of purposes. Men and women firstly use it as an accessory to fasten clothing. However, it can also be used as the symbol of prestige. The exact evident is that in some certain museums there are some collections of prestigious decorative pins from 6th century made of gold and bronze and decorated with garnets and niello work. The kings and Queens in the past, and even for now, usually grant royal pin for those who has devoted life to serve the country or to honor royal guest from other kingdoms. More »