Vintage Alpaca Silver Hair Barrette Mexico Floral Mother-Of-Pearl Abalone Shell Inlay Mosaic

This is a vintage Mexican alpaca silver hair barrette featuring a beautiful mosaic shell inlay design.

Materials: Crafted from alpaca silver (a durable copper-nickel-zinc alloy popular in traditional Mexican jewelry) and finished with a colorful enamel background.
Decorative Inlay: The central daisy flower is made from iridescent white mother-of-pearl. The flanking leaf motifs and side accents are meticulously hand-cut slices of natural green-and-pink abalone shell.
Origin: These botanical-themed mosaic barrettes were heavily produced in Mexico during the mid-to-late 20th century, particularly peaking in popularity as boho fashion staples during the 1970s and 1980s.

This vintage hair barrette features intricate mother-of-pearl and abalone inlay in a floral design. Its metal clip measures 3.5 inches in length. A timeless accessory.

• Metal construction with floral inlay
• 3.5" length
• Secure clasp mechanism
• Vintage condition with patina

Patina and some tarnish visible on the metal clip. Top to bottom = 3.5 inches.