Hair (Or Mourning) Jewelry Whatz It? Photo Gallery

Although it may seem morbid to some today this was quite a common practice among the Victorians.  Hair from a deceased loved one was woven in intricate designs and put into brooches or lockets, or woven into bracelets, necklaces, watch fobs, large floral pictures, etc. One must remember that photography was in its infancy (and expensive) and having a portrait painted was also expensive. Mourning jewelry was a sentimental way to keep a reminder of a dear departed.

Brooch - Mourning

Mourning brooch in which a loved one's hair is stored under glass. Photo courtesy of: momtoahsey

Brooch - Mourning - Closeup

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Brooch - Mourning - Back

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Fob

Old Agate mourning fob. Can also to be worn as a locket. Compartment opens where hair can be placed. Swivels. Photo courtesy of: momtoahsey

Fob - Opened

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Hair Jewelry

Victorian hair fob. Photo courtesy of timesgonebyl

Hair Jewelry - Closeup

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Hair - Necklace

A mourning jewelry neckalce where the "chain" is made up of a mixture of human and horse hair. Photo courtesy of: momtoahsey

Hair - Necklace - Closeup

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