Mourning Jewelry Made from Hair

The Victorian practice of mourning was a long and often elaborate process, particularly for women. Mementos of the dearly departed were made from their hair and for those who could afford it at least, made into some truly stunning pieces of jewelry.

Mourning brooch with focal point of human hair. Via/ Wiki Commons

Items so old and fragile are rare and their relation to grieving makes them even more sought-after for collectors who are into the strange and shadowy.

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