Hair is a symbol of life, and consequently death, in many cultures. Upon the passing of her beloved Prince Albert, Queen Victoria popularized wearing of hair jewelry for mourning. The fashion faded at the turn of the 20th Century with her death in 1901, and when the sentimentality of the Victorians was questioned.
Hand crafted, lost art "fancy work": Excellent pieces for the Victorian enthusiast or hair jewelry collector.
Hand crafted, lost art "fancy work": Excellent pieces for the Victorian enthusiast or hair jewelry collector.
well executed wreath shape pin, 1 1/2" across mid area - and 1 1/2" "tall" from top fittings of "wing" leaves to the bottom fitting - dangle bulb from top is 1/2" long and .3/8th" across - Hair appears intact - NO SNAGS OR TEARS FOUND US $559
Four bulbs "bow" pin: Braid horizontal area is 2 1/4" across fitting tip edges and 1" "tall" at mid point of "bow" side areas "ropes" twists of hand crafted braid work well executed, Hair appears intact - some minor discoloration spots lower right US $559
c 1880 In Memory Hair Victorian Antique Enamel Gold Rococo Scroll Pin Mourning Estate US $369
Hair encased Victorian Mourning Jewelry 1" long octagon shape appears to be Rose Gold unmarked pin US $379
Victorian Mourning Hair Jewelry Watch Chain 16 1/2" long when laid straight, 5/16" thick heart center piece accent, gold filled fittings, circle clasp. US $245
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Fancy work hair bracelet 1" wide of lattice design with 2 twisted rope rows of 5" long pieces - detailed filigree engraved clasp of shield shape - entire bracelet from clasp end to end 6 1/2". US $545 
Victorian Mourning Hair Jewelry 9 1/2" long WATCH CHAIN with hook, gold filled fitting 14K (small clasp 10K) brown hair alternating "wave" and honeycomb like pattern in the hand crafted hair art work design US $589
Hair Victorian Mourning Jewelry Seed Pearl Braid Bar 1 1/4" across bar pin and about 1/2" vertical Brooch Antique Estate US $299
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Hair is "set down" in what is like a Channel setting, approximately size 5, believe gold, but not tested, plaque type decoration COULD BE ENGRAVED, NO INITIALS! - US $324
"Oliver Carter Died Sept. 13th 1863 Aged 56 yrs. 6 mos." lightly engraved in script on back - 1 3/4th" across bar pin and 1 1/4" tall - leaf detail of 6 leaves spaced $299
1866 DATE INITIALS intertwined Hair Locks "R.W. June 11th 1866 M.W." lightly engraved (husband and wife?, siblings?), rope like design encircling enclosure entire piece is 1 1/4th" across bar pin and 1" tall US $389
Hair Braid Lock Victorian Jewelry 1" tall Broach Pin Enamel Antique Estate US $295
Victorian Mourning Hair Antique Jewelry 1 3/4" tall Cross. 2 1/2" Double Bow Hand Braid Broach Pin
2 1/2" long drop, fittings probably gold filled US $475 
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