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19th century sentiment bracelet

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19th century sentiment bracelet in 14 karat (585 thousandths) pink gold belonging to the category of sentiment jewelry. Made from braided chestnut-colored hair. The braids are divided into two strands and constitute the body of the bracelet. The element central contains a lock of braided hair, protected by a domed glass in a surround of 22 half-pearls.

The clasp is hidden under this central element. This is an elegant way to hide a fastener on a piece of jewelry. The clasp is a box-ratchet. Jewel from the beginning of the 19th century, circa 1830.

Scallop shell punch.

This bracelet is part of a half-set, a ring matches it (see the last photo), you will find it by clicking here .

Dimensions of the central element: 10 x 15 mm
Bracelet length: 19.5 cm

Note: Hair is in very good overall condition.
Condition: oxidation, scratches on the glass

Weight: 4.88 gr

To learn more: hair jewelry was very popular in the 18th and 19th centuries. Compartmental jewelry allowed you to keep a lock of hair from a lover or a deceased loved one (later it would be a photograph). It could be a medallion or a ring for example. There was also jewelry made from hair, it could be necklaces, chains, bracelets and rings. This hair jewelry was worked like textiles: it was woven, embroidered, twisted. A whole craft developed around this new fashion. which would last until the end of the 19th century.

SKU: 100-265-1

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