I'm looking for plain and simple sturdy pins in sterling silver. I want to make some stick pins but can find any pins anywhere with pin protectors.

I don't want anything on the non-pointed end I would solder onto my little hearts. I don't want a twist in the middle (as per cooksongold) I'd just like simple plain pins.

Where can I buy some? I've googled but not found anything.

The alternative is to fashion my own as it's simple enough to taper the end of some wire but just thought you'd be able to buy pins+protector as a set from somewhere.