Design by Beverly Zimmer 1998 This gorgeous barrette is a wearable work of art! It is cast in lead free pewter, high polished finish! Yes, this is a handmade item, made in the USA. The design is riveted to an 80 x 12 mm (large) French clip. This is a signature piece in my jewelry line. I am always stopped by people saying "where did you get that". This barrette is fun and comfortable to wear. It is not too heavy and holds thick and thin hair securely. Due to the pointy ears, it is not recommended for very young girls.