{"product_id":"antique-raj-elephant-hair-bangle","title":"Antique Raj Elephant Hair Bangle","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis unusual antique 18K gold bangle features a thick, black singular strand of elephant hair within the twisted gold ropework design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt is a fine example of a circa 1880 souvenir bracelet from British ‘Raj’ era India. In this period, there was a trend to incorporate jewellery with strands of elephant hair, after wealthy visitors went on a ride on an elephant ride and subsequently commissioned jewellery with a strand of tail hair from an elephant as a memento of their trip (without harming the elephant!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThese exotic pieces would be brought back home as reminders of their trip and given to loved ones as gifts. Elephant hair jewellery dates back thousands of years, with African tribesmen using elephant tail hair into their jewellery to ward off illness, protect them from harm, to bring them love and happiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe bangle has an internal diameter of 58mm and there is a small degree of flexibility so it can be put on the wrist easily. The bangle measures 3mm across.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt remains in good overall condition. Upon loupe magnification there is evidence of historic repair to the clasp. It weighs 6.47 grams, and tests as 18K gold. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA rare and unusual piece of history!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48109898793268,"sku":"","price":672.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A9995_2024-07-23T13_56_24.772Z.png?v=1721743001","url":"https:\/\/ravensburyantiques.com\/nl-be\/products\/antique-raj-elephant-hair-bangle","provider":"Ravensbury Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}