They are most usual on combs and pins; but sacred animals are also found.
She used a few combs to pull hers into a French bun.
The covering of the gold combs is said to symbolize obedience.
For brides with dark or black hair, tiaras and combs with black bases will blend into the hairstyle itself, allowing the details of the tiara or the accents of the comb to stand out beautifully.
These combs resemble those used up to the present day for removing nits from the hair.