{"product_id":"barrette-viking-ovale-gravee-doree","title":"Gold Engraved Oval Viking Barrette","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEngraved, Not Embossed\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis gold-toned \u003cb\u003eViking barrette\u003c\/b\u003e is a solid, elongated oval plate with tapered ends, bordered by a beaded cord. The \u003cb\u003einterlace patterns\u003c\/b\u003e are engraved into the surface rather than embossed: the finish is matte and non-reflective, contrasting with the braided barrettes in our collection. Features a clip closure and a very flat profile. Find it in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/barrettes-bijoux-cheveux-vikings\" title=\"Viking Barrettes \u0026amp; Hair Jewelry\"\u003ecollection of Viking barrettes and hair jewelry\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the same gold finish with an embossed pattern, see the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/barrette-viking-tressee-doree\" title=\"Gold Braided Viking Barrette\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003egold braided barrette\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Barrette Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEngraved or embossed: two opposite treatments of the same metal, resulting in two very different looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eEngraved design:\u003c\/b\u003e the only one in our range with this style. The pattern is defined by shadow, not shine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eVery flat profile:\u003c\/b\u003e it fits under a hat or hood without creating a bump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eFull beaded border:\u003c\/b\u003e the cord encircles the entire piece, framing the silhouette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eClip closure:\u003c\/b\u003e no minimum hair length required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a flat profile in silver, see the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/barrette-viking-tressee-argentee\" title=\"Silver Braided Viking Barrette\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esilver braided barrette\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Gold-finished alloy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/b\u003e One-piece clip plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eHold:\u003c\/b\u003e Medium to long hair, including fine hair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eDecor:\u003c\/b\u003e Engraved interlace patterns, beaded border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Dry cloth; avoid water and hairsprays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEngraving and embossing require different tools and varying amounts of time. Scandinavian goldsmiths primarily used the lost-wax casting method, which creates relief in a single step, reserving chisel engraving for touch-ups and unique pieces. This is why mass-produced items—such as oval brooches—are almost always embossed, whereas engraved pieces are rarer and often indicate custom-made work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eLearn more:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/symboles-vikings-signification-guide-complet\" title=\"The 17 Viking Symbols and Their Deep Meanings\"\u003eour guide to Viking symbols\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover other pieces you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/barrette-viking-tressee-doree\" title=\"Gold Braided Viking Barrette\"\u003eGold Braided Viking Barrette\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/barrette-viking-tressee-argentee\" title=\"Silver Braided Viking Barrette\"\u003eSilver Braided Viking Barrette\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pique-a-cheveux-viking-doree-feuilles\" title=\"Gold Leaf Viking Hair Pin\"\u003eGold Leaf Viking Hair Pin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Golden","offer_id":57901529891198,"sku":"14:771#15","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/barrette-viking-ovale-gravee-doree-ambiance.jpg?v=1787430192","url":"https:\/\/www.le-comptoir-viking.fr\/en\/products\/barrette-viking-ovale-gravee-doree","provider":"Le Comptoir Viking","version":"1.0","type":"link"}