A hidden surprise What is hidden in this extraordinary golden Victorian ring? A piece of a loved-one

A hidden surprise

What is hidden in this extraordinary golden Victorian ring? A piece of a loved-ones hair, and they were quite popular in the 19th century!

Hair jewelry - Between the mid 18th century (circa 1750) and about 1870, it was possible for a woman to sell her hair on special markets. The hair was bought by hair dealers who supplied it to special hair craftsmen. At a certain moment this typet of jewelry became such a fashion, that wealthy women started haircraft as a hobby. In fashion magazines of that time, you could find complete descriptions of the way to turn hair into little pieces of art.