Unpretentious Victorian weaved hair bracelet

OBJECT GROUP : Bracelets
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN : France
STYLE : Victorian
PERIOD : 1840
MATERIAL : 18K yellow gold
STONES : Hair but we do not know if it is human hair or from a horse. (both sorts were commonly used)
EXTRA INFO : hair jewelry - Between the mid 18th century (circa 1750) and about 1870, it was possible for a woman to sell her hair on special markets. The hair was bought by hair dealers who supplied it to special hair craftsmen. At a certain moment this typet of jewelry became such a fashion, that wealthy women started haircraft as a hobby. In fashion magazines of that time, you could find complete descriptions of the way to turn hair into little pieces of art.
WEIGHT : 4.90 gram (3.15 dwt)
HALLMARKS : Eagle's head
CONDITION : Acceptable condition

SIZE : 17.20 cm (6.77 inch)


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