Viking Moon and Chain Hair Pin
Specifications
| Color | Gold |
| Material | Alloy, gold-tone or silver-tone finish |
- For: women (adults)
- Alloy, choice of 2 finishes, hanging chain
- Free shipping from 49€ · secure payment
A Chain That Moves With You
This Viking hair pin is inserted directly into a bun, without a plate: an open crescent moon, punctuated by two black stones, with its ends connected by a long chain that hangs in a loop along the nape of the neck. It is the only piece of jewelry in our range with an element that hangs freely and follows your movement. Two finishes, gold or silver. Find it in our collection of Viking barrettes and hair jewelry.
For another pin without a plate, see the golden leaf pin.
What Sets This Pin Apart
Out of twenty-three hair pieces, twenty-one are rigid and immobile.
- A moving element: the chain moves when you move — the only piece of jewelry in the range that isn't static.
- No plate: the process is simply to push the pin into the bun.
- Two finishes: gold or silver, on an identical design.
- Two black stones: set at the ends of the crescent, the only dark accent on the metal.
For a gold piece with a plate and no chain, see the golden braided barrette.
Specifications
- Material: Alloy, gold or silver finish
- Mounting: Pin only, hanging chain
- Hold: Twisted bun
- Decor: Open crescent, two black stones
- Care: Dry cloth, avoid water and hairsprays
Did you know?
The moon is masculine in Norse mythology: Máni drives his chariot across the sky, pursued by a wolf, while his sister Sól pulls the sun. The Gylfaginning adds a rarely cited detail — Máni abducted two children from Earth, Bil and Hjúki, who now accompany him on his path. Some folklorists have seen in this the distant origin of the English nursery rhyme Jack and Jill. The connection is enticing and unverifiable, as are many in this field.
📖 To learn more: Discover our guide to the nine worlds.
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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?
It slides straight into a bun, with no plate or barrette. The crescent and the stones stay visible, and the little chain hangs freely along the nape of the neck.
Is the little chain decorative or functional?
Decorative: it connects the two ends of the crescent and hangs in a loop. It does not serve to hold the hair stick in place.
What are the two finishes?
Gold-tone and silver-tone, on the same model. The black stones are the same in both cases.
Does it hold without any other fastener?
Yes, in a twisted bun. With straight, fine hair, add a discreet hair tie underneath.
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.
