Mon Art
Small Gold Tie Clip
This is a small gold tie clip made of gold-plated brass with a serrated clip mechanism. It is used to secure a necktie to a dress shirt, keeping it in place. It measures 1.25 inches (3 cm) in length and is made in Italy, presented in a designer box.
- Color
- Gold
- Material
- Gold-plated brass
- Gender
- male
- Style
- formal, classic, business
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Tie Clips
Color
Size
Specifications
Gold-plated brass tie clip with serrated mechanism, presented in a designer box.
Serrated clip mechanism, gold-plated finish.
- Color
- Gold · yellow
- Material
- Gold-plated brass
- Style
- formal, classic, business
- Occasion
- work, formal, wedding
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Tie Clips
Additional Attributes
- gold-plated brass
- serrated clip mechanism
- made in Italy
- presented in a designer box
- length 1.25 inches
- small tie clip
- brand: Mon Art at Le 31
Product Insights
The Small Gold Tie Clip by Mon Art is a Florence-based specialist’s legally protected Made in Italy piece, priced at 69 CAD between budget and luxury options. It fits only slim ties up to 2.5 inches wide with a 3 cm length and serrated grip for twist-resistant hold; its 0.5-micron gold plating on brass lasts 1–2 years but can be re-plated for $30–80, and it requires wiping after each use and dry storage to maintain.
- Proportion
Fits slim ties up to 2.5 inches wide; not for standard 3.25-inch ties.
Why this is supported
The 70–80% proportion rule, endorsed by multiple style guides, limits this clip to slim ties:
A good guideline is that the length of a tie clip should be about 70–80% the width of the tie.
scottsberry.comThe grip coverage rule from SuitsExpert extends the fit to ties up to about 2.5 inches:
Make sure your tie bar is roughly half to three-fourths as long as the width of your tie.
suitsexpert.comMeanwhile, MensStyleHub confirms standard ties need longer clips:
Standard ties (3.25 inches) require tie bars between 1.75 to 2.25 inches in length.
mensstylehub.comA Q&A explicitly states:
With a length of 1.25 inches, this tie clip is best suited for slim ties (2-2.5 inches). It may not fully span the width of standard 3-3.5 inch ties.
Is the tie clip suitable for both standard width ties (3-3.5 inches) and slim ties (2-2.5 inches)?- Price positioning
At CAD 69, it is between $30 budget clips and €345 luxury designs.
Why this is supported
At CAD 69, the clip costs more than Trendhim's gold-tone clip at
Polished Gold-Tone 5.5 cm Tie Clip ... CAD $29.90
trendhim.caand Ernest Orvieto's stainless-steel clip at
$40.00
ernest.ca. Within Mon Art's own range, larger models cost €45 and €51 (
€45,00
monartfirenze.comand
€51,30
monartfirenze.com), indicating a premium on craftsmanship. In the luxury tier, Pal Zileri's rhodium-plated brass clip is €345 (
tie clip with mother of pearl base in rhodium plated brass and black agate € 345.00
palzileri.com), and an 18kt gold design reaches over €1,900 (
Squared two-tone tie clip ... €1,906.10
shop.tabacco.it). The legally protected 'Made in Italy' mark (
Made in Italy is a merchandise mark indicating that a product is entirely designed, manufactured, and packaged in Italy
en.wikipedia.org) adds verifiable provenance that sets it apart from mass-market alternatives.
The clip's CAD 69 price
aligns with Mon Art's larger models—the 58mm Maiella (€45) and 56mm Etna (€51)
Value at this price point — mon_art_s_in_house_price_paritybut is
priced above generic gold-tone options like Trendhim's CAD 29.90 tie clip
Value at this price point — material_and_provenance_vs_lower_cost_alternativesbecause of its gold-plated brass construction and Made in Italy origin.
- Plating durability
0.5-micron gold plating on brass lasts 1–2 years; replating restores it.
Why this is supported
The gold plating on this brass clip follows the fashion jewelry standard of approximately
Standard gold-plated items have an extremely thin coating (about 0.5 microns).
jinyuanjewelrycn.com. With typical wear, it lasts 1–2 years before the base metal shows (
With proper care — removing before water and chemical exposure, storing separately — gold plated brass typically lasts 1–2 years before noticeable tarnishing begins.
afashionblog.com). However, replating is available:
Replating is possible and affordable — most jewelers charge $30–$80 to replate a piece, restoring it to new condition.
afashionblog.com- Provenance
Mon Art is a Florence-based specialist; its clip is legally protected Made in Italy.
Why this is supported
Mon Art claims to have
one of the largest and most original collections of cufflinks in the world
monartfirenze.comand produces in Florence,
the metropolitan area home to one of the most important manufacturing districts for luxury accessories and jewelry in the world, of which Mon Art is an important part.
monartfirenze.com. Its 'Made in Italy' mark is
a merchandise mark indicating that a product is entirely designed, manufactured, and packaged in Italy
en.wikipedia.org, a legally protected designation that provides confidence in the product's origin.
- Care
Wipe after each use and store in the box away from moisture.
Why this is supported
To maintain the gold plating, the brand recommends:
To maintain the gold plating, gently wipe with a soft, dry cloth after use and store in the included designer box away from moisture and harsh chemicals. Avoid abrasive cleaners.
How should I clean and maintain the gold plating to prevent tarnish?This care is more demanding than stainless steel alternatives, which have no plating to wear off and thus require less maintenance.
- Replating
Can be re-plated by a jeweler for $30–80.
Why this is supported
If the gold plating wears, it can be restored:
Replating is possible and affordable — most jewelers charge $30–$80 to replate a piece, restoring it to new condition.
afashionblog.comThis option extends the clip's life without purchasing a replacement.
- Sizing
3 cm long, fits slim ties only; serrated grip secures without adding length.
Why this is supported
The clip's 3 cm length follows the 70–80% proportion guideline but only for ties narrower than 1.79 inches.
With a length of 1.25 inches, this tie clip is best suited for slim ties (2-2.5 inches).
Is the tie clip suitable for both standard width ties (3-3.5 inches) and slim ties (2-2.5 inches)?The serrated clip mechanism provides a
focused, twist-resistant hold
Serrated mechanism vs other tie clips — proportional_grip_widthensuring a secure grip without needing a longer bar. The design is meant as an
understated tie accent that barely peeks from between the jacket lapels
Value at this price point — small_size_as_a_market_differentiator.
At 3 cm, the clip is shorter than Mon Art's own larger models (
Smooth 58mm tie clip, polished metal.
monartfirenze.comand
Smooth 56mm tie clip made of solid metal.
monartfirenze.com) and the Trendhim clip at
Polished Gold-Tone 5.5 cm Tie Clip
trendhim.ca. The standard guidance for hold is 50–75% of tie width (
Make sure your tie bar is roughly half to three-fourths as long as the width of your tie.
suitsexpert.com), and a stricter 70–80% rule is also cited (
A good guideline is that the length of a tie clip should be about 70–80% the width of the tie.
scottsberry.com). At 1.25 inches, it covers 38% of a standard 3.25-inch tie—well below the recommendation—so it is intended for slim ties (2–2.5 inches). This is confirmed by product guidance:
With a length of 1.25 inches, this tie clip is best suited for slim ties (2-2.5 inches). It may not fully span the width of standard 3-3.5 inch ties.
Is the tie clip suitable for both standard width ties (3-3.5 inches) and slim ties (2-2.5 inches)?Standard tie clips commonly measure 5.5–6 cm, as seen in a #MonArtFirenze collection:
and a common listing:
At 3 cm, this clip is roughly half that length.
- Serrated grip
Serrated bite on 1.25-in clip delivers a twist-resistant hold on slim ties.
Why this is supported
Research shows that the clip's 1.25-inch length and serrated mechanism are engineered for slim ties. Specifically,
this, combined with the serrated bite, gives it a focused, twist-resistant hold that a longer, toothless slide bar can't replicate on narrow fabric.
Serrated mechanism vs other tie clips — proportional_grip_widthThe proportional coverage matches the style guideline that a tie bar should be roughly half to three-fourths the width of the tie:
Make sure your tie bar is roughly half to three-fourths as long as the width of your tie.
suitsexpert.comThe product's own guidance confirms it is best suited for slim ties:
this tie clip is best suited for slim ties (2-2.5 inches).
Is the tie clip suitable for both standard width ties (3-3.5 inches) and slim ties (2-2.5 inches)?
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
A single polished gold metal tie clip shown on its edge, displaying the smooth rectangular top bar and the hinged toothed clamp mechanism underneath.
- Top bar shapeLong, narrow rectangular top bar with rounded short ends and a flat polished surface visible at an oblique angle.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.38 · w 0.36 · h 0.24 (high) - FinishHighly reflective smooth metallic finish on the visible surfaces, producing specular highlights.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.36 · w 0.40 · h 0.28 (high) - Hinge and pivotVisible hinged clamp mechanism under the bar including a small cylindrical pivot pin connecting the moving parts.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.48 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high) - Toothed clampInner clamp shows a toothed gripping edge (serrated profile) where the clip would grip fabric.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.56 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high) - Underside geometryUnderside components form a compact spring-like assembly with folded metal pieces visible beneath the top bar.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.50 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a plain white background with soft shadow and even lighting; product centered in lower half of frame and slightly rotated.
- BackgroundUniform white background with no visible packaging or props.
- ShadowSoft grey shadow cast to the lower right of the clip consistent with a single overhead light source.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.64 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (medium) - Shot compositionProduct placed near the lower-center of the image, photographed at a close oblique angle showing both top bar and inner mechanism.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the product with even studio lighting and minimal visible noise.
Colors
polished yellow gold· metal body (top bar and mechanism)#E3C494- Top bar shapeLong, narrow rectangular top bar with rounded short ends and a flat polished surface visible at an oblique angle.