Antique English 9k Rose Gold Elephant Hair Band Ring / ca. 1880s / Size 6.75
Antique 9k rose gold band style ring with two rows of elephant hair wrapped 3/4 of the way around the finger. A thin section of rose gold divides the two sections. There is a rectangular piece in the back so that the ring may be sized. The ring has a lovely rosy hue and patina. It is a size 6.75 and can be sized slightly. It measures 4.2 mm wide.
Circa 1880s
Stamped 9CT
From Abrandtandson.com:
“Elephant hair jewelry originated thousands of years ago as part of ancient African mythology. Elephants, known for their massive size and magnificent presence, were believed to be the only connection between the Earth and the Heavens. The tribesmen incorporated elephant hairs into their jewelry to bring them love, keep them strong and safe from harm, and ward off potential sickness. Elephants naturally and continuously shed the thick hairs from their tails, which are then collected and used to create wearable pieces of art. This African tradition is still continued in the present day, without posing any harm to the revered animals. However, fine Vintage and antique pieces of elephant hair jewelry are especially rare and very collectable!”
Antique 9k rose gold band style ring with two rows of elephant hair wrapped 3/4 of the way around the finger. A thin section of rose gold divides the two sections. There is a rectangular piece in the back so that the ring may be sized. The ring has a lovely rosy hue and patina. It is a size 6.75 and can be sized slightly. It measures 4.2 mm wide.
Circa 1880s
Stamped 9CT
From Abrandtandson.com:
“Elephant hair jewelry originated thousands of years ago as part of ancient African mythology. Elephants, known for their massive size and magnificent presence, were believed to be the only connection between the Earth and the Heavens. The tribesmen incorporated elephant hairs into their jewelry to bring them love, keep them strong and safe from harm, and ward off potential sickness. Elephants naturally and continuously shed the thick hairs from their tails, which are then collected and used to create wearable pieces of art. This African tradition is still continued in the present day, without posing any harm to the revered animals. However, fine Vintage and antique pieces of elephant hair jewelry are especially rare and very collectable!”
Antique 9k rose gold band style ring with two rows of elephant hair wrapped 3/4 of the way around the finger. A thin section of rose gold divides the two sections. There is a rectangular piece in the back so that the ring may be sized. The ring has a lovely rosy hue and patina. It is a size 6.75 and can be sized slightly. It measures 4.2 mm wide.
Circa 1880s
Stamped 9CT
From Abrandtandson.com:
“Elephant hair jewelry originated thousands of years ago as part of ancient African mythology. Elephants, known for their massive size and magnificent presence, were believed to be the only connection between the Earth and the Heavens. The tribesmen incorporated elephant hairs into their jewelry to bring them love, keep them strong and safe from harm, and ward off potential sickness. Elephants naturally and continuously shed the thick hairs from their tails, which are then collected and used to create wearable pieces of art. This African tradition is still continued in the present day, without posing any harm to the revered animals. However, fine Vintage and antique pieces of elephant hair jewelry are especially rare and very collectable!”