Hair jewellery as the name suggests is any type of decorative clips and barrettes to be worn in the hair. Throughout the ages putting decorations in the hair has always been a popular way to adorn oneself. Ancient civilisations placed decorations from head-dresses to simple clips in their hair. Sometimes these decorations were a way of displaying status among a certain culture. Today hair jewellery is purely for decorative purposes and can add another facet to your jewellery collection.

Most women with long hair normally wear hair clips to keep their hair neat and tidy. It makes sense that there should be a wide range of clips to choose from. Hair clips like most other types of jewellery can be manufactured from plastic at the bottom end of the range all the way through to abalone shell at the top of
the range. The type of clip you choose can also depend on the occasion.

Most larger hair clips will be made from resin or shell with inlaid designs or they can also be set with gemstones. Smaller type clips with three prongs or less can be made from metal with a decorative head. Clips can be bought in the shape of butterflies or fairies, set with gemstones or crystals to enhance the overall look of the clip. Hair clips that have been made from shells tend to be older and there is a good range of vintage hair clips available. Hair jewellery covers such a large range of items such as bridal jewellery and tiaras and well as more practical pieces. If you are looking for bridal hair jewellery, Swarovski have a stunning range of tiaras set with Austrian crystals. The range of hair jewellery is so large that the only constraint on your choice is your personal taste.