The pin is brand new. No tarnish. I tried photographing without flash then with flash. I thought the photo I posted (with flash) showed more detail. The detail is silver color. I can post a different photo tomorrow with no flash. maybe that will help. Will do that in the morning.
I'm not sure why I didn't receive this comment until now ?? Anyway... thanks for responding. My best friend does quilting and and a lot of sewing on her machine and thought this would be a great present for it ! Thanks so much ! I hope I win !