Barrette

Definition :

Metallic object worn as an adornment to tie or fasten the hair (hairstyle).

Segments and kinds of barrettes :
– fashion jewel : uses materials with low commercial value in the making (beads, fabrics, fibers, metals and seeds);
– plated : made with common metal and a covering / plating (gold, silver or rhodium) that can contain some kind of enamel or gemstone inlay (semi-precious stone or common stone);
– jewelry : made with gold or silver that can contain some kind of covering / plating (gold, platinum, silver or rhodium), enamel or gemstone inlay (precious stone or semi-precious stone).

Author : Rose Bijoux.