{"product":{"catalog_id":"fe7b8abf-4350-4283-ae77-fcb854fc8325","is_eligible_search":true,"is_eligible_checkout":false,"item_id":"3281ca15-f9ff-43dd-8154-883b7af7b80e","title":"Elegant Tie Clip","description":"This tie clip from the Dutch Profuomo collection is a men's accessory designed to secure a necktie to the shirt front, preventing movement and maintaining a neat appearance. It features a polished rhodium-plated finish in a silvery tone, with a serrated clip mechanism and a spring-loaded hinge for a secure grip. The clip measures 50 mm in length and is presented in a designer box.","url":"https://www.simons.ca/en/men-accessories/clips-cufflinks-brooches/tie-clips/elegant-tie-clip--6523-25139?colourId=0","brand":"Profuomo","condition":"new","product_category":"men accessories > clips cufflinks brooches > tie clips","material":"Rhodium","age_group":"adult","image_url":"https://imagescdn.simons.ca/images/6523/25139/7/A1_2.jpg","additional_image_urls":[],"images":[{"id":"img-1784702911434-0","url":"https://imagescdn.simons.ca/images/6523/25139/7/A1_2.jpg","alt_text":"Elegant tie clip product image (primary)","position":1,"attributes":{"other":{"summary":"Studio product shot on a seamless white background with soft shadow below the clip; image is a closeup at a low diagonal angle.","observations":[{"key":"Background","kind":"feature","value":"Uniform white seamless background with even diffuse lighting and no visible props.","regions":[],"evidence_status":"direct"},{"key":"Shadow","kind":"feature","value":"Soft diffuse shadow directly beneath and slightly to the lower right of the clip indicating a light source from above-left.","regions":[{"x":0.34,"y":0.46,"width":0.36,"height":0.1,"confidence":"medium"}],"evidence_status":"direct"},{"key":"Shot composition","kind":"feature","value":"Closeup detail view framing the single tie clip centered in the lower half of the image with large negative space above.","regions":[],"evidence_status":"direct"}]},"colors":[{"name":"polished chrome","part":"top bar and clip body","regions":[{"x":0.22,"y":0.34,"width":0.56,"height":0.2,"confidence":"high"}],"subject":"product","description":"Uniform highly reflective metallic chrome appearance with bright highlights and darker reflected tones from studio lighting.","sampled_hex":"#C1C2BE","estimated_hex":"#C0C0C0"}],"product":{"summary":"A polished rectangular metal tie clip photographed at a low angle showing the top bar and the hinged clip mechanism with visible spring and serrated inner jaw.","observations":[{"key":"Top bar shape","kind":"feature","value":"Long narrow rectangular bar with straight flat top surface and slightly chamfered long edges, oriented diagonally from lower right toward upper left.","regions":[{"x":0.28,"y":0.33,"width":0.57,"height":0.12,"confidence":"high"}],"evidence_status":"direct"},{"key":"Finish","kind":"feature","value":"Highly reflective polished silver metal finish producing mirror-like highlights and specular reflections along the bar and clip surfaces.","regions":[{"x":0.22,"y":0.34,"width":0.56,"height":0.2,"confidence":"high"}],"evidence_status":"direct"},{"key":"Beveled end","kind":"feature","value":"Bar end is cut at a slight angled bevel giving a trapezoidal profile to the tip visible at lower right.","regions":[{"x":0.73,"y":0.4,"width":0.1,"height":0.08,"confidence":"high"}],"evidence_status":"direct"},{"key":"Hinge and spring","kind":"feature","value":"Underside clip mechanism includes a visible coiled spring at the pivot connecting the top bar to the serrated lower jaw.","regions":[{"x":0.41,"y":0.41,"width":0.18,"height":0.12,"confidence":"high"}],"evidence_status":"direct"},{"key":"Serrated jaw","kind":"feature","value":"Inner lower jaw has toothed or serrated edge visible along its length for gripping fabric.","regions":[{"x":0.44,"y":0.45,"width":0.35,"height":0.08,"confidence":"high"}],"evidence_status":"direct"},{"key":"Looped tab","kind":"feature","value":"Small rounded oval loop or tab at the rear end of the clip where the hinge attaches, visible as a polished rounded element.","regions":[{"x":0.23,"y":0.44,"width":0.08,"height":0.06,"confidence":"high"}],"evidence_status":"direct"}]},"packaging":{"observations":[]},"schema_version":2,"coordinate_space":{"units":"normalized","origin":"top_left"}},"variant_ids":["4490430"]}],"price":"59 CAD","sale_price":"59 CAD","availability":"in_stock","listing_has_variations":"false","variants":[{"sku":"4490430","url":"https://www.simons.ca/en/men-accessories/clips-cufflinks-brooches/tie-clips/elegant-tie-clip--6523-25139?colourId=7","image":{"id":"img-variant-4490430","url":"https://imagescdn.simons.ca/images/6523/25139/7/A1_2.jpg","alt_text":"Elegant tie clip - Silver - ONE SIZE variant image","position":1,"variant_ids":["4490430"]},"price":{"value":59,"currency":"CAD"},"title":"Elegant Tie Clip - Silver - One Size","option1":"Silver","option2":"ONE SIZE","image_url":"https://imagescdn.simons.ca/images/6523/25139/7/A1_2.jpg","variant_id":"4490430","availability":"in_stock"}],"item_group_title":"Elegant Tie Clip","gender":"male","is_digital":"false","q_and_a":[{"a":"It is rhodium-plated over a base metal. The product description refers to a 'rhodium finish,' which indicates a plating layer rather than solid rhodium. Profuomo lists similar clips as '100% Precious metal coating' [2], and rhodium plating is commonly applied as a thin layer over a base metal [5].","q":"Is the tie clip made of solid rhodium or rhodium-plated over a base metal?"},{"a":"With a length of 50 mm, this tie clip should comfortably accommodate ties up to about 6 cm (2.4 inches) wide. Similar Profuomo clips at 55–56 mm are recommended for 6–7 cm wide ties [1].","q":"What is the maximum tie width that the clip can accommodate?"},{"a":"The finish is brushed/matte. Profuomo’s own description for similar rhodium tie clips mentions a 'brushed rhodium' finish [2], and other retailers describe this clip as having a 'satin smooth and brushed finish' [1].","q":"Is the finish polished or matte?"}],"target_countries":"US","canonical_url":"https://www.simons.ca/en/men-accessories/clips-cufflinks-brooches/tie-clips/elegant-tie-clip--6523-25139?colourId=0","deep_research":{"dimensions":{"serrated_clip_mechanism":{"title":"How the serrated clip mechanism secures your tie","entries":{"fiber_protection":"A serrated mechanism distributes clamping force across multiple teeth rather than concentrating it in one sharp jaw, which greatly reduces the chance of snagging delicate silk filaments or leaving a permanent indentation — a crucial advantage for preserving expensive ties that show damage easily.","grip_multiplication":"The serrated edge provides a series of small contact points along the tie fabric, multiplying friction against slippage compared to smooth clips that rely entirely on spring tension — on silk ties, whose slick texture often defeats a simple clamp within hours of wear, this serration is what keeps the clip exactly where you set it.","menswear_convention":"For decades, the serrated tie clip has been the standard recommendation in classic menswear because it achieves a reliable hold without the bulk of a slide mechanism or the constant adjustment of a chain, quietly signaling an understanding of functional, tie-safe accessories."}},"rhodium_plating_benefits":{"title":"Rhodium plating: why it's chosen for premium tie clips","entries":{"hardness_advantage":"On the Mohs scale, rhodium scores 6 — roughly twice as hard as gold (2.5–3) and silver (2.5–4) — so the clip's surface resists the micro-scratches that quickly dull softer metal ties, maintaining its brushed texture through repeated wear and handling.","hypoallergenic_safety":"Rhodium plating is naturally nickel-free and hypoallergenic, eliminating the risk of contact dermatitis that can arise from nickel-containing base metals or stainless steel clips — an often overlooked benefit for an accessory worn close to the face and touched during adjustments.","brushed_rhodium_lustre":"The brushed finish applied to rhodium creates a controlled, low-luster gleam that reads as tailored and modern, avoiding the high-shine glare of polished chrome while still carrying the pure white tone associated with fine jewelry — a deliberate aesthetic choice suited to formal settings where subtlety matters.","exclusivity_of_metal_choice":"Global rhodium production is less than 30 metric tons per year, a tiny fraction of gold's 3,000+ tons, so its use on a tie clip signals an intentional material upgrade rather than a cost-driven decision — a quiet luxury touch that sets this piece apart from run-of-the-mill accessories.","permanent_tarnish_resistance":"Rhodium is chemically inert as a platinum-group metal, meaning it does not oxidize, discolor, or develop patina when exposed to humidity, skin oils, or cologne — unlike sterling silver or brass clips that require polishing, this one stays bright straight out of the box and for years after."}}}},"handle":"elegant-tie-clip-6523-25139","storefront_path":"/en/men-accessories/clips-cufflinks-brooches/tie-clips/elegant-tie-clip--6523-25139","storefront_url":"https://ai.simons.ca/en/men-accessories/clips-cufflinks-brooches/tie-clips/elegant-tie-clip--6523-25139"}}