Three-Gem Filigree Viking Barrette
Specifications
| Color | Silver |
| Material | Silver-tone alloy, resin cabochons |
- For: women (adults)
- Silver-tone alloy, cabochons, safety chain
- Free shipping from 49€ · secure payment
Three Stones on an Axis
This Viking hair clip aligns three cabochons — turquoise, red, turquoise — in the center of an intentionally airy filigree oval. The setting leaves more empty space around the stones than other models in our range: they are the first thing you see. A pin passes through the plate, secured by a small chain. Find it in our collection of Viking hair clips and hair jewelry.
For the same palette in a denser setting, see the turquoise and red gem hair clip.
What Sets This Hair Clip Apart
Between two seemingly identical settings, it is the amount of negative space that dictates what catches the eye.
- An airy filigree: less wire around the stones, therefore more room for color.
- Three aligned stones: arranged on the horizontal axis, they visually elongate the plate.
- Prong setting: the cabochons are held by the metal, not glued.
- Safety chain: the pin won't get lost.
For a piece without any stones at all, see the silver-toned braided hair clip.
Specifications
- Material: Silver-toned alloy, resin cabochons
- Mounting: Hair clip, pin, and safety chain
- Hold: Loose bun, half-up style
- Decor: Airy filigree, three aligned cabochons
- Care: Dry cloth, store flat, avoid water
Did you know?
Red and blue-green dominate Scandinavian glasswork for a chemical reason: they are the colors easiest to obtain. Copper produces turquoise in an oxidizing atmosphere and opaque red in a reducing atmosphere — the same metal, two results depending on how the kiln is managed. The glassmakers of Ribe played with this toggle, and necklaces found in female graves often alternate these two hues, precisely because they came from the same crucible.
📖 To learn more: Discover our guide to Viking jewelry.
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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.
How are the stones arranged?
In a row in the center of the oval: turquoise, red, turquoise. They are held in prong settings and aligned along the horizontal axis of the plate.
How is it different from the other gem model?
The mount: here the oval is wider and the filigree more open around the stones, which makes them stand out more.
Can the cabochons come loose?
They are held by folded-over prongs. A hard knock can loosen them, as with any prong setting.
Does the little chain get in the way?
No, it is thin and hangs behind the plate. Its only purpose is to keep you from losing the stick.
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.
