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The Old Cut

ANTIQUE PLAITED ELEPHANT HAIR & 9CT GOLD BANGLE

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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.

 

 

CONDITION REPORT

All products are carefully inspected before listing. 

Please read the product description carefully, and view all photos, as these form part of the description and condition report. 


Many pieces are over 100 years old, so may have signs of natural wear in places, this will be noted in the description and photos.
Every piece is guaranteed as genuine and as described.


Please note; antique boxes, props, and additional items pictured are not included as part of the sale, unless otherwise stated. 


If you would like more information or photos on a piece, please contact us at: 
hello@theoldcut.co.uk
 

SIZE GUIDE

Rings:

Please see below THE OLD CUT Size Conversion for UK & US Ring Sizing 
Please be aware that this is a guide to help you make your purchase.

UK SIZE

US SIZE

 

UK SIZE

US SIZE

C

1 ½

O

7 ¼

D

2

P

7 ¾

E

2 ½

Q

8

F

3

R

8 ½

G

3 ½

S

9

H

4

T

9 ¾

I

4 ½

U

10 ¼

J

4 ¾

V

10 ¾

K

5 ¼

W

11 ¼

L

5 ¾

X

11 ¾

M

6 ¼

Y

12 ¼

N

6 ¾

Z

12 ¾

Bracelets & Bangles:

How your bracelet fits is a personal preference.
To check your preferred size, wrap a tape measure loosely around your wrist to the tightness you would like your bracelet to fit.
From the end of the tape measure to the point where it crosses the tape is your desired bracelet length.
Please compare this to the measurements specified on each of our bracelet product pages.
Note, some bracelets are adjustable – this will be mentioned in the description.
Note, if a bangle does not have an opening, you must select one that will pass over your fist.
 
 

Necklaces

All The Old Cut chains and necklaces have the total length detailed in the description.
The measurement will be in cm and inches.
We recommend you place a tape around your neck to see where the chain will sit.
Below is a basic guide to show some popular lengths – note, everyone’s neck is different, so this is just a basic guide.
JEWELLERY CARE

Antique Jewellery should be taken care of during wear.

Cleaning and repairs should be carried out by an antique jewellery specialist.

We recommend removing pieces of jewellery before washing hands or showering, as water can damage the antique settings.

Some pieces are not recommended for everyday wear

The Old Cut guarantees the piece up until the new customer receives the item.

Any stones that are lost or damaged during wear are not covered by The Old Cut. These will be charged for replacement, we can of course help find a suitable jeweller to support repairs. 
 
if you would like any care info on a specific piece, please contact us at:
hello@theoldcut.co.uk