ANTIQUE PLAITED ELEPHANT HAIR & 9CT GOLD BANGLE

A gorgeous plaited elephant hair and 9ct gold bangle.

The bangle is made of elephant hair strands woven together in a plait design.

Each elephant hair has a 9ct gold rope twist edge, the gold really stands out against the dark colour of the hair strand.

The bangle closes with a gold rectangle (possibly plated/rolled gold) whicj is fixed, so the bangle needs to pass over the wearers hand.

The bangle looks great alone or worn with a bunch of different bracelets

Elephant hair became a popular accessory during Victorian times.

It was bought as an exotic souvenir during the British Raj, when Western European adventurers started visiting India and would commission elephant hair jewellery as a souvenir of their safari experience.

The strands of tail hair were often found discarded on the safari and around the watering holes, where it had been shed. It was collected and made into jewellery, often accenting with gold.

Elephant hair jewellery has been made since and is seen to prevent illness and harm, as well as bring love and luck.

It is so cool how modern the design still looks.

The bracelet can be worn alone but also looks fantastic stacked with multiple bangles.

MEASUREMENTS

Internal diameter approx: 20cm / 7.9”

Widest part approx: 0.5cm

WEIGHT

Weight approx: 3.7g

MATERIALS

9ct gold & elephant hair

CONDITION

Very good, some wear and tarnish to the gold join - see photos for details.