Victorian Mourning Hair Jewelry   

Hair is a symbol of life, and consequently death, in many cultures. Upon the passing of her beloved Prince Albert, Queen Victorian  popularized wearing of hair jewelry for mourning. The fashion ended at the turn of the 20th Century with the death of Queen Victoria.                                                                                                     

Recently acquired exceptional pieces - look for more to be added soon!

- well executed wreath-like pin, horizontal area is approximately 1 1/2" across widest middle area - and 1 1/2" "tall" from top fittings of wing-like leaves to the bottom gold ring fitting - dangle bulb from top is approximately (1/2) half of an inch long and .3/8th of an inch across  -  Fittings probably gold filled - Hair appears intact - NO SNAGS OR TEARS FOUND   US $559	1" wide of lattice design with 2 twisted rope rows of 5" long piece - with fancy filigree engraved clasps of a shield shape - entire bracelet from clasp end to end measures  6 1/2".  $415
EXCEPTIONAL PIECE with ACORN BULB "CHARMS" dangling from a "ribbon" / "bow" of braid twists adorned with flower leaves shaped fittings with a center "button" - approximately a total 2 1/4" "tall" from the top area of hair braids to the bottom fitting of the acorn bulbs - "bow" braid horizontal area is approximately 2 1/4" across from fitting tip edge to edge and 1" "tall" vertical - "ropes" twistswell executed - Fittings probably gold filled - Hair appears intact - NO SNAGS OR TEARS FOUND US $609	- "bow" braid horizontal area is approximately 2 1/4" across from fitting tip edge to edge and 1" "tall" at mid point of "bow" side areas "ropes" twists of intricate hand crafted braid work well executed  Fittings are probably gold filled  Hair appears intact - NO SNAGS OR TEARS FOUND, some minor discoloration spots on bottom area right side  US $559
acorn bulb 2" earrings - FANCY DETAILED wavy leaves motif in the setting makes this an extra special pair (piece of history) - Measures 2" total from bottom fitting tip to top of "hanger"  -bulb top measures approximately 1/2" diameter  - No snags or tears found in hair work - Exceptional condition.  US $403
15" c. 1860 (darker brown) Choker with looped edge trim $240	7 1/4 size - believe it is gold, but have NOT TESTED it  US $375 - SOLD-
Hair is "set down" in what is like a Channel setting, approximately a size 5 believe gold, but NOT TESTED, plaque type decoration COULD BE ENGRAVED, NO INITIALS on it!  - US $310	Hair (lighter brown) Watch Chain 14K (small clasp 10K) - 9 1/2" length not measuring the end hooks - just the woven braided hair up to the end pieces that attach to / dangle from the hook and "eye". Interesting alternating delicate "wave" and honeycomb type pattern design in the hair artwork US $449
Civil War era portrait broach with woven hair enclosed in back. US $438	Hair "acorn: bulb dangle earrings with 14K gold fixtures. Combined length of the two connected balls together is approximately 1 1/4 inches.   US $595
Hair Ring, Initials "E M", size 10-11, hard to determine with flexible material,  $85	Oblong broach 1 1/2" across with gray hair. $195
US $575  - SOLD-	connected "acorn" bulb necklace with dangle bulb cross.  US $670
Cross $160, an unfinished piece that never had its fittings added.	1" long by 3/4" hair Broach / Pin with flower and scroll design, brown / darker hair encased in glass. $150

Pins range from $150 to $550 and are made of gold, gold-filled and brass.