Viking Filigree Barrette with Turquoise and Red Gems
Specifications
| Color | Silver |
| Material | Silver-tone alloy, resin cabochons |
- For: women (adults)
- Silver-tone alloy, cabochons, safety chain
- Free shipping from 49€ · secure payment
The Only One That Won't Lose Its Pin
This silver-tone filigree Viking hair clip features three cabochons — turquoise at the ends, red in the center — set in prongs amidst a lattice of coiled wires. A pin passes through it, connected to the plate by a small chain: if it slips, it won't fall. It is the only accessory of its kind in this range. Find it in our collection of Viking hair clips and jewelry.
The same setting is available with a single stone on the turquoise gemstone hair clip.
What Sets This Hair Clip Apart
Out of twenty-three hair accessories, only four are made of filigree. They form a category of their own.
- A safety chain: the pin remains attached to the plate — the detail that prevents losing half of the jewelry.
- Three set cabochons: held by prongs, not glued, and the only true color in the entire range.
- Filigree, not die-cut plate: coiled and soldered wires, finer and lighter than a cutout.
- More delicate workmanship: store flat, without forcing.
For a sturdy piece without stones or a chain, see the oval interlace hair clip.
Specifications
- Material: Silver-tone alloy, resin cabochons
- Assembly: Hair clip, pin, and safety chain
- Hold: Soft bun, half-up style
- Decor: Filigree and three set cabochons
- Care: Dry cloth, store flat, avoid water
Did you know?
Filigree and granulation are the two techniques that distinguish standard Scandinavian goldsmithing from its exceptional pieces. The Hiddensee hoard, discovered on a German island in the Baltic, offers the most spectacular example: sixteen 10th-century gold jewels covered in soldered wires and tiny beads, attributed to a Danish king's workshop. This level of finesse requires tools, a natural magnifying glass — a polished crystal — and years of practice.
📖 Learn more: Discover our Viking jewelry guide.
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Brooch or hair barrette: which one to choose?
| Type | Where it is worn | What you need to know |
|---|---|---|
| Garment brooch (fibula) | On a cloak, a shawl, a coat or a jacket lapel. | These are the largest pieces in the range. Six close with a straight pin and a clasp; two are penannular: an open ring locked by the tension of the fabric, with no spring to wear out. |
| Barrette with a hair stick | In a bun, a braid or a half-up ponytail. | Two pieces: the plate sits on the hair, the stick goes through the lock and holds everything in place. You need enough hair for the stick to go through: with hair shorter than shoulder length, the hold becomes uncertain. |
| Light barrette or clip this product | On medium-length hair, including fine hair. | The filigree models have a small chain that holds the stick; the flat barrettes close with a clip and need no minimum length. These are the most discreet pieces and the easiest to put in. |
| Medallion barrette | Flat on a half-up ponytail or a low bun. | A solid disc that sits on the gathered lock instead of going through it. It is the shape that needs the least hair length, and the only one that shows a scene rather than an ornament. |
How to wear it
There is no size to choose, but you need enough hair. These pieces hold by the lock they go through: with hair shorter than shoulder length, the hold becomes uncertain.
How to put in a stick barrette, in three steps: gather your hair into a bun or a half-up ponytail, place the plate over it, then slide the stick into the left slot, through the lock, and out through the right slot. The lock caught between the two holds everything, not a spring.
The sticks on their own (moon, leaves, sword) go straight into a twisted bun, without a plate. The fuller the bun, the better they hold.
Clip barrettes need no minimum length: they are the only ones suited to short or fine hair.
If it slips: add a discreet hair tie under the plate to give the stick something to go through. The four filigree models also have a small chain that holds the stick, so it does not fall if it comes out.
Care: dry cloth. Avoid water, hairspray and styling sprays, which dull the finish and build up in the hollows of the metal.
What is the little chain for?
It connects the stick to the plate. If the stick slips, it does not fall: it is the only safety feature of its kind in the section, and it makes all the difference in everyday use.
Are the stones real?
No, they are colored resin cabochons, turquoise and red. They are held in prong settings, not glued.
What is filigree?
A decoration made of coiled, soldered metal wires, which leaves open space visible between the scrolls. It is finer and lighter work than a cut-out plate.
Is it fragile?
Filigree is more delicate than a solid plate. Avoid bending it and store the barrette flat.
Delivery — Allow 7 to 15 business days for mainland France, 10 to 20 days for the European Union. Free delivery on orders over €49.
Delivery guarantee — If your parcel is not delivered within 60 business days, we will provide an immediate reshipment or a full refund.
14-day returns — You have 14 calendar days from receipt to request an exchange or refund. The item must be returned within this period, in its original packaging.
Legal guarantees — All our products are covered by the legal guarantee of conformity and the guarantee against hidden defects, in accordance with the Consumer Code and the Civil Code.
