Best way to wear tie pins.

[salsatron]

Ok, so, I am currently in ownership of a tie pin, with a nice spiffy little sapphire in it (with a matching pair of cufflinks), which I bought to wear with a formal Ascot. The cravat has more or less gone into storage now, as I don't feel it's really right with the outfits I wear, but I would still like to use the tie pin when I'm being dressier, specifically with a gold tie.

My question is, what is the best way to wear a tie pin - should it go through the knot, or just through the body of the tie lower down (bear in mind, it will be worn with a cream waistcoat, so can't be too low), or perhaps worn another way?

Thanks.

[Costi]

Through the knot, salsatron, if you have the heart to stab your golden tie like that (it WILL ruin its structure with time)...

[salsatron]

Thanks, I might work things out so that I tie it the same each time, and somehow make sure I put the tie pin through the same spot each time (it's unlikely to be a major issue though, as I will wear neither the tie nor the pin massively often).

[Costi]

And beware of negative thoughts when you stick that pin, you never know what charms the sapphire works!