Chiton Pin
The Chiton Pin shows these armored mollusks with their eight overlapping plates—living fossils that have clung to rocks for over 400 million years. They're built like organic tanks, their plates allowing them to flex and grip irregular surfaces while protecting against predators. When pried off rocks, they can curl into balls like nautical armadillos.
Perfect for tide pool explorers who've tried to pry them loose, marine biologists who appreciate ancient survival strategies, or anyone fascinated by creatures that predate dinosaurs and haven't changed because they got it right the first time. They're proof that simple can be perfect. Makes a unique gift for someone who values ancient wisdom.
Choose from multiple finishes to match your preference. Built with materials sourced from long-established U.S. suppliers and finished by hand in Washington. It's wearable art that honors one of Earth's most enduring survivors.
American craftsmanship in every pin
Superior pin stem
An annular groove in the pin stem snaps to the clutch firmly, adding audible and tactile feedback that feels like quality, because it is
Perfect height
The optimal height to fit every fabric and backing snug, without play
Spin-free
All our pins have two posts, anchoring your piece for firm, spin-free, placement