Antique Victorian c1870 and is made of a ribbon of solid 9 carat gold spiraled around a section of genuine elephant hair

Era: Victorian
Size 4.5

Elephant hair jewelry was a popular souvenir during the period of British rule in India, and as a result, it was fashionable in the Victorian era. This ring would have been brought back to England towards the end of the 19th Century. Each strand is actually a piece of hair from an elephant (usually collected when they have fallen out or gotten caught on bushes) and then made into a souvenir ring.

Box shown for display purposes only, not included nor for sale, but ring will ship in a lovely new cushioned ring box that is perfectly suited for presentation.