Pre-Civil War Hairwork Bracelet set in 15 karat Gold


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This quality Bracelet is handmade of woven human hair with several patterns of weaving styles woven in this bracelets band. The intricately woven hair bracelet is set in 15karat yellow gold findings that are handmade and hand engraved.

"Hair jewelry functioned as a keepsake of the dead and as a memento mori, a reminder that death was an ever-present possibility; the wearer was constantly reminded that she should lead a good life because death could strike without warning. Often a wearer would add more hair pieces to a glass-covered brooch when additional relatives or friends passed away. Hair jewelry was not always worn to commemorate the dead; lovers also wore pieces made from the couple’s hair."
Reference is from HISTORY OF HAIR JEWELRY IN VICTORIAN AMERICA

The bracelet has the name of the woman’s hair on the back of the setting. The front of the setting is a natural hand cut and polished crystal with a braided lock of hair under the crystal. This bracelet is in excellent condition and strongly set. The length is on the smaller side at 6 inches around the wrist.

Price: $495.00