{"product_id":"vintage-mexico-abalone-mother-of-pearl-inlay-flower-hair-barrette","title":"Vintage Mexico Abalone \u0026 Mother of Pearl Inlay Hair Barrette | Marquise Flower with Green \u0026 Black Inlay | Alpaca Style Silver Tone | Marked Mexico | 3.75\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA little Mexican garden for your hair, no weeding required.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis vintage Mexican hair barrette is silver-tone metal inlaid with abalone and mother of pearl shell. It's a long marquise shape with a five-petal flower of creamy white and blush pink mother of pearl in the center, on a black background with silver-tone curling stems and rainbow abalone leaves. A border of swirly green inlay alternates with squares of shimmering abalone all the way around. It fastens with a French-style clip on the back, great for a half-up style, a low ponytail or a bun.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: silver-tone metal with abalone and mother of pearl shell inlay, plus green and black inlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive-petal mother of pearl flower with abalone leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarquise shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrench-style barrette clip on the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStamped MEXICO on the back; no silver mark, so it's most likely the alpaca (nickel silver) these pieces were usually made of\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCirca 1960s to 1980s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e3 3\/4\" long x about 1 1\/2\" wide\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition. All the inlay pieces are in place. The back has tarnish and patina, and the front metal has light surface wear. There are a few tiny specks on the black inlay that show in the close-up photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStyling props in photos are not included. Only one available. When it's gone, it's gone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oddly Darling Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68280163369159,"sku":"C-0013","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7028\/5255\/files\/marquise-floral-inlay-brooch-pin.jpg?v=1794079276","url":"https:\/\/www.oddlydarlingvintage.com\/products\/vintage-mexico-abalone-mother-of-pearl-inlay-flower-hair-barrette","provider":"Oddly Darling Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}