This leather hair barrette features an embossed spiral waves texture with in rich royal blue and violet purple leather with a lovely metallic surface finish. This hand-dyed and hand-painted finish has a unique colorful metallic appearance, but the clip is not heavy like metal, nor prone to tarnishing. Great for everyday use, and also perfect for dressing up your hair. It makes a great gift for anyone with long hair and a vintage vibe as a nice practical alternative to jewelry.