Gold Leaf Viking Hairpin
Specifications
| Color | Gold |
| Material | Alloy, gold-tone finish |
- For: women (adults)
- Gold-tone alloy, hair stick only, dangling charms
- Free shipping from 49€ · secure payment
Leaves Peeking Out from the Bun
This golden Viking hair pin is inserted directly into a bun or braid: only the head remains visible, shaped like leaves fanned out, beneath which hang small charms that sway with the slightest movement. No plate, no adjustments. Find it in our collection of Viking barrettes and hair jewelry.
The other pin without a plate in this category features a crescent moon: see the moon hair pin.
What Sets This Pin Apart
A single pin is judged by its head: it is all that is seen.
- A botanical head: the only one in the category to feature leaves, whereas the other twenty-two pieces feature knots, beasts, or symbols.
- Moving charms: they move as you walk, adding life to an otherwise static hairstyle.
- The simplest gesture: a single piece to insert, nothing to align.
- Softened tip: the stem is tapered but does not scratch the scalp.
To stay in the gold tone with a plate, see the engraved oval barrette.
Specifications
- Material: Gold-finish alloy
- Design: Single pin, hanging charms
- Hold: Bun, braid
- Decoration: Open leaf head
- Care: Dry cloth, avoid water and hairspray
Did you know?
Foliage was rare in Scandinavian ornamentation before the 11th century—then it took over everything. The Ringerike style, named after a Norwegian region, introduced long, tapered plant tendrils that wrap around beasts. The borrowing is identifiable: these palmettes come from Ottonian and Anglo-Saxon art, which the Scandinavians encountered in England during the reign of Cnut the Great. Leaves arrived in the Norse vocabulary through conquest, not through nature.
📖 To learn more: Discover our guide to the tree of life.
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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 this product | 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 | 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 is it worn?
You push it straight into a bun or a braid, stick first. Only the leafy head stays visible.
What are the charms?
Small dangles hanging beneath the leaves, which swing with the slightest movement. They're fixed, not removable.
Is the stick long?
Long enough to go through a full bun. It's tapered, but its tip is softened, so it doesn't prick the scalp.
Is the gold tone real gold?
No, it's an alloy with a gold-tone finish. A dry cloth is all it needs; water and hairspray dull it.
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.
