Review title is Great for shawl pins [SEP] I love to crochet and wear shawls and was looking for something to use as shawl pins. These are really nice looking - just as pictured - but I'm thinking they are plastic and not carved from horn as stated. I may be wrong, but it doesn't really matter because I like the looks either way. They make styling a crocheted/knitted shawl or scarf around your shoulders and keep them in place.