14k Gold Hairwork Earrings companion trips The second to last button

The second to last button is kind of funky

Minor discolorations on front of the garment

- high elastic waist

No label inside the dress

Apostrophe brand

14k Gold Hairwork Earrings companion trips The second to last buttonThese fabulous earrings date from around 1870 and are made of human hair and gold. They are unmarked but test for at least 14k (though I suspect they are around 15k). In incredible condition for their age, they look as though they were either very well cared for or never worn. Hairwork jewelry was immensely popular in the mid to late 19th century and was worn for mourning, sentimental reasons, and even just for style points at the height of