HUMAN TALISMANS

Antique Memorial Ring. Georgian 18K gold memorial ring set with a curl of hair and adorned with four rose diamonds. The inscription reads "John Holman ob 28 Oct 1777 age 45. This exquisite ring is a testament to the feelings of this man's loved ones.

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Memento Mori: Unusual Victorian braided hair and milk teeth gold mourning ring.

This unusual and tiny brooch in the form of a thistle has, as its flower, the first milk tooth lost by the firstborn of their nine children, Princess Victoria (1840-1901). An inscription on the reverse states the tooth was pulled by Prince Albert at Ardverikie (Loch Laggan), on September 13, 1847. Thistle Flower, The Royal Collection, Tooth Necklace, Family Jewels, Prince Albert, Royal Jewels, Enamel Brooch, Royal Jewelry

Victoria & Albert: Art & Love & Teeth!

This unusual and tiny brooch in the form of a thistle has, as its flower, the first milk tooth lost by the firstborn of their nine children, Princess Victoria (1840-1901). An inscription on the reverse states the tooth was pulled by Prince Albert at Ardverikie (Loch Laggan), on September 13, 1847.

Hair Locket

Sentimental Jewellery

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Old Rags

Brooch, 1754 England, the Victoria & Albert Museum Hair had long been important in sentimental jewellery, but during the 18th century it took on a new prominence. It could now form the centrepiece of a jewel, arranged in complicated motifs or as plain, woven sections. Tiny fragments of hair could even be incorporated into delicate paintings. Some designs were made by professionals, but many women chose to work the hair of loved ones themselves, using gum to secure their creations.

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UNUSUAL VINTAGE BABYS FIRST TOOTH AND DIAMOND SET STICK PIN

UNUSUAL VINTAGE BABYS FIRST TOOTH AND DIAMOND SET STICK PIN £50.00

An enamelled gold mourning ring commemorating the death of Samuel Nicholets of Hertfordshire, who died on 7th July 1661, as is recorded in the inscription inside the ring. The ring is hollow, and a lock of hair curls around within it, visible through the openwork of the enamelled decoration of skulls and coats of arms. (Victoria & Albert Museum) Lock Of Hair, Coats Of Arms, Hair Curls, Hair Locks, Victoria And Albert Museum

Victoria And Albert Museum

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An enamelled gold mourning ring commemorating the death of Samuel Nicholets of Hertfordshire, who died on 7th July 1661, as is recorded in the inscription inside the ring. The ring is hollow, and a lock of hair curls around within it, visible through the openwork of the enamelled decoration of skulls and coats of arms. (Victoria & Albert Museum)

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Art of Hairwork 4: Victorian Hairwork Fob Chain With Acorn Charms - Art of Mourning

Late Victorian hairwork fob chain with acorn charms!

an open book with lots of different things on the pages, including scissors and flowers

Friendship album, Margaret Williams, 1839, Album with locks of hair sewn onto the pages in loops of stylized flowers with colored drawings of flowers

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Although jewelry containing plaits, braids or plumes of human hair was worn since the 17th century, the practice reached its zenith during the Victorian years. Not at all limited to mourning pieces, the material was prized for its incorporation into love token jewelry which was exchanged between cherished friends, family members, beaus and belles. Interposed within a ring of 14k rose gold is a tight plait of dark ash blonde hair which is visible through pierced and open gold work or cutout...

Victorian Hair Jewelry

Hair Jewerly

VICTORIAN hair large hoop earrings, gold filled fittings, 1-7/8" long and 1-5/8" wide.