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Antique Victorian Era 14ct Gold Braided Elephant Hair Ring

Sale price$495.00 AUD

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Dating to the days of the British Raj - 1858 to 1947, this particular example we believe would date to around the turn of the century.

Crafted from 14ct gold to the plain 1cm section, and gold wire (probably not real gold) intertwining the braided elephant hair.

Dainty and petite this example measures approximately 3.6mm wide at the braided section and slightly wider at the plain section at 4.2mm.

In excellent condition this hard to find little treasure would make an exotic and ‘good luck’ addition to your stacking options as she pairs beautifully with many other bands!

STONES
None

MEASUREMENTS
3.6mm Wide

WEIGHT
0.50 Grams

MARKS
A tiny indecipherable stamp to inside gold section
Tested as around 14ct gold (slightly higher)

SIZE
J or 15.5mm diameter US 5 3/4
Cannot be resized

CONDITION
Excellent antique condition. No wear/splintering of elephant hair. Firm and solid.

HISTORY OF ELEPHANT HAIR JEWELLERY

Elephant hair jewellery is steeped in mythology and history, below is a very brief account.

Elephant hair jewellery originated thousands of years ago with the early African tribesmen who believed elephants were the only connection between the Heavens and the Earth.  They would incorporate elephant tail hair into their jewellery to ward off illness, protect them from harm, to bring them love and happiness.

Later from around the mid eighteenth century when India came under British rule or 'Raj', British colonists, traders and tourist would travel to India to go on safari and hunt exotic game ( it happened.. we do not endorse this) .... they would ride on the back of the elephant and when finished they would commission pieces of jewellery to be made from their favourite mounts tail hair ( the elephant was not harmed !). 

These exotic pieces would be brought back home as reminders of their safari and given to loved ones as gifts.

Please note, boxes are for display only unless otherwise stated.


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