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"Squash Blossom" Necklace, late 19th–early 20th century (CH 18327085)
Bracelet (England or United States), ca. 1837 (CH 18431741)

Bracelet (England or United States), ca. 1837 (CH 18431741)

Band of tightly braided brown human hair hinged with gold mounts to oval framed decoration of pearls, pailettes, hair and the initials MAS in form of horn-of-plenty

Bracelet (USA), ca. 1850 (CH 18187957)

Bracelet (USA), ca. 1850 (CH 18187957)

Bracelet of silver filigree with clasp representing a snake's head.

Bracelet (USA), ca. 1850 (CH 18187957-2)

Bracelet (USA), ca. 1850 (CH 18187957-2)

Bracelet of silver filigree with clasp representing a snake's head.

Bracelet (USA), ca. 1850–70 (CH 18806069)

Bracelet (USA), ca. 1850–70 (CH 18806069)

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Bracelet (USA), ca. 1870 (CH 18187961)

Bracelet (USA), ca. 1870 (CH 18187961)

Bracelet composed of three twisted woven tubes of brown human hair. Central mount of gold engraved with lozenges. Ends with three-part clasp of gold in form of articulated tube. Central part of clasp fitted with loop.

Bracelet (USA), mid-19th century (CH 18603477)

Bracelet (USA), mid-19th century (CH 18603477)

Hinged bracelet with clasp; design of scroll and lace frills; fine chain with two gold pendants.

Bracelet (USA), mid-19th century (CH 18603583)

Bracelet (USA), mid-19th century (CH 18603583)

Bracelet of brown-gray hair, elaborately braided, and clasp in three sections of gold, ornamented, on outer sections, with black enamel, on central, with black and white enamel in design of floral spray.

Bracelet (USA), mid-19th century (CH 18603591)

Bracelet (USA), mid-19th century (CH 18603591)

Hinged bracelet with clasp; ornament of gold scrolls with spray of turquoise and pearsl and pendant chains with vase-shaped drops.

Bracelets (USA), mid-19th century (CH 18316505)

Bracelets (USA), mid-19th century (CH 18316505)

A) Bracelet composed of a flat band of brown hair with gold clasp marked: "H. L. Thorn". B) Bracelet composed of a flat band of brown hair with gold clasp marked "E. A. Thorn".

Bracelets (USA), mid-19th century (CH 18352111)

Bracelets (USA), mid-19th century (CH 18352111)

Bracelets made up of placques of amethyst glass with dark backing of paste mounted in gold and strung on elastic.

Brooch (England or United States), ca. 1830–40 (CH 18187945)

Brooch (England or United States), ca. 1830–40 (CH 18187945)

Small rectangle brooch with scalloped edges, a row of pearls, and a woven brown hair center.

Brooch (England or United States), ca. 1837 (CH 18431743)

Brooch (England or United States), ca. 1837 (CH 18431743)

Framed gold oval showing horn-of-plenty made of hair, seed pearls and pailettes and the initials "FEG". Surrounded by tightly woven brown human hair.

Brooch (USA), 1865–70 (CH 18313099)

Brooch (USA), 1865–70 (CH 18313099)

Base a curled vine, supporting green-enamelled leaves and red flowers and buds, of fuchsia.

Brooch (USA), ca. 1842 (CH 18209835)

Brooch (USA), ca. 1842 (CH 18209835)

Rectangular plain gold frame surrounding a panel of braided, brown hair, shown under glass.

Brooch (USA), ca. 1850–60 (CH 18806063)

Brooch (USA), ca. 1850–60 (CH 18806063)

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Brooch (USA), ca. 1850–70 (CH 18806065)

Brooch (USA), ca. 1850–70 (CH 18806065)

Rectangular brooch. Center of woven bundles of brown hair enclosed behind glass. Frame border of gold with scalloped edge; surface of frame engravedwith foliate scrolls. Reverse plain gold. Simple single pin an... More

Brooch (USA), ca. 1860–70 (CH 18806067)

Brooch (USA), ca. 1860–70 (CH 18806067)

Brooch consisting of a wide "U" shaped piece made out of woven brown hair capped at the ends with gold. Within the "U" shape are three balls of woven hair; hanging from the "U" are three teardrop shaped pendant... More

Brooch (USA), ca. 1860–70 (CH 18806071)

Brooch (USA), ca. 1860–70 (CH 18806071)

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Brooch (USA), ca. 1870 (CH 18649897)

Brooch (USA), ca. 1870 (CH 18649897)

Circular; portrait of a man wearing hat (darkened); gilded metal frame of pierced flowers and scrolls.

Brooch (USA), ca. 1890 (CH 18649899)

Brooch (USA), ca. 1890 (CH 18649899)

Circular; portrait of a young man; gilded metal frame with double rope twist.

Brooch (USA), late 19th century (CH 18316523)

Brooch (USA), late 19th century (CH 18316523)

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Brooch in the form of a Pansy Brooch, ca. 1900 (CH 18497621)

Brooch in the form of a Pansy Brooch, ca. 1900 (CH 18497621)

Enameled gold brooch in the shape of a flower with diamonds along the perimeter of "petals" and diamonds in the center.

Brooch in the form of a Pansy Brooch, ca. 1900 (CH 18497621-2)

Brooch in the form of a Pansy Brooch, ca. 1900 (CH 18497621-2)

Enameled gold brooch in the shape of a flower with diamonds along the perimeter of "petals" and diamonds in the center.

Brooch in the form of an Orchid Brooch, ca. 1889 (CH 18497617)

Brooch in the form of an Orchid Brooch, ca. 1889 (CH 18497617)

Enameled gold brooch in the shape of an six-petal orchid with diamons in the center of "flower."

Brooch in the form of an Orchid Brooch, ca. 1889 (CH 18497617-2)

Brooch in the form of an Orchid Brooch, ca. 1889 (CH 18497617-2)

Enameled gold brooch in the shape of an six-petal orchid with diamons in the center of "flower."

Cameo (USA), ca. 1900 (CH 18443241)

Cameo (USA), ca. 1900 (CH 18443241)

Oval brooch of carved shell mounted to gold frame. Design shows female figure carved in relief.

Chain (USA), 1840–60 (CH 18316457)

Chain (USA), 1840–60 (CH 18316457)

Chain composed of links made of human hair (three links of brown hair alternating with three of white).

Chatelaine (USA), ca. 1860 (CH 18646715)

Chatelaine (USA), ca. 1860 (CH 18646715)

Seven components of various materials attached to simple, gold-washed hoop bracelet: a: Ring; b: Mirror; c: Egg; d: Mesh bag; e: Eyeglass case; f: Eye glass; g: Heart shaped Locket; h: Memo pad; i: Compact; j:... More

Cuff Button (USA), 19th century (CH 18325517)

Cuff Button (USA), 19th century (CH 18325517)

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Cuff Link (USA), 19th century (CH 18667405)

Cuff Link (USA), 19th century (CH 18667405)

Relief ornament of a lion and lioness

Cuff Link (USA), 19th century (CH 18667407)

Cuff Link (USA), 19th century (CH 18667407)

Relief ornament of a lion and lioness

Earring (USA), late 19th century (CH 18316997)

Earring (USA), late 19th century (CH 18316997)

Each consists of two parts. A) and B) are upper parts, faced with convex pear shape and scalloped edge; designed for pierced ears.

Earrings (USA), ca. 1850 (CH 18388717)

Earrings (USA), ca. 1850 (CH 18388717)

Pair of earrings of hairi-work woven into spherical and cylindrical forms, mounted in gold.

Earrings (USA), ca. 1860 (CH 18806059)
Earrings (USA), ca. 1860–80 (CH 18806061)
Earrings (USA), ca. 1880 (CH 18603539)

Earrings (USA), ca. 1880 (CH 18603539)

a) Earrings in design of bar surmounted by pointed ornament of Greek key and leaf; below bar are seven pendants (balls and rods) in four lengths. b) Box designed to hold the set, covered with red leather, line... More

Earrings (USA), mid-18th century (CH 18209919)

Earrings (USA), mid-18th century (CH 18209919)

A) and B). Gold hoop with heart and ball ornaments and band of woven human hair.

Earrings (USA), mid-19th century (CH 18316479)

Earrings (USA), mid-19th century (CH 18316479)

Pair of earrings in design of three pendants of brown hair arranged around a disc placed below one gold leaf on a gold ring.

Finger Ring (USA), 1905–14 (CH 18669097)

Finger Ring (USA), 1905–14 (CH 18669097)

Three irregular freshwater pearls aligned vertically and framed within a border of gold flowers and leaves, mounted on a thin gold band.

Finger Ring (USA), 1905–14 (CH 18669097-2)

Finger Ring (USA), 1905–14 (CH 18669097-2)

Three irregular freshwater pearls aligned vertically and framed within a border of gold flowers and leaves, mounted on a thin gold band.

Hat Pin (USA), late 19th century (CH 18351807)

Hat Pin (USA), late 19th century (CH 18351807)

The head of pin is an amethyst ball, or marble with plain glass, cut in facets, set in.

Hat Pin (USA), late 19th century (CH 18351807-2)

Hat Pin (USA), late 19th century (CH 18351807-2)

The head of pin is an amethyst ball, or marble with plain glass, cut in facets, set in.

Hat Pin (USA), late 19th century (CH 18351807-3)

Hat Pin (USA), late 19th century (CH 18351807-3)

The head of pin is an amethyst ball, or marble with plain glass, cut in facets, set in.

Hat Pin (USA), late 19th century (CH 18351809)

Hat Pin (USA), late 19th century (CH 18351809)

The head of pin represents a coiled snake with red eyes and body set with brilliants.

Hat Pin (USA), late 19th century (CH 18351809-2)

Hat Pin (USA), late 19th century (CH 18351809-2)

The head of pin represents a coiled snake with red eyes and body set with brilliants.

Hat Pin (USA), late 19th century (CH 18351809-3)

Hat Pin (USA), late 19th century (CH 18351809-3)

The head of pin represents a coiled snake with red eyes and body set with brilliants.

Hummingbird head Brooch, ca. 1870 (CH 18627817)

Hummingbird head Brooch, ca. 1870 (CH 18627817)

Humingbird's head with irredescent brown, golden yellow and blue-green feathers, mounted on gold bar pin; a small gold leaf on either side of bird's head.

Hummingbird heads Earrings, late 19th century (CH 18603653)

Hummingbird heads Earrings, late 19th century (CH 18603653)

a,b: Each earring made of head of hummingbird set in oval gold frame, with three oval pendants set with feathers. c: box designed to hold earrings; covered with black imitation leather, lined with blue velvet a... More

Lapel Watch (USA), ca. 1889 (CH 18497615)

Lapel Watch (USA), ca. 1889 (CH 18497615)

Chatelaine watch forms the core of a wild rose, the stem and foliage of which are composed of enameled gold, studded with diamonds. - Bar pin with three leaves, encrusted with small rose diamonds. - Branch set ... More

Locket (USA), 19th century (CH 18428271)

Locket (USA), 19th century (CH 18428271)

Tooled gold and black enamel hair locket, round. inscribed on inner gold disk with "My secons on Gerardus, Dec. 6th 1864." Inscription surrounded by outer enamelled circle by engraved inscription: "In memory of."

Locket With Dictionary (USA), 19th century (CH 18456997)

Locket With Dictionary (USA), 19th century (CH 18456997)

Silver locket with magnifying glass window containing miniature leather bound English dictionary.

Necklace (USA), 19th century (CH 18177405)

Necklace (USA), 19th century (CH 18177405)

Necklace of two strands made of shell discs, whole shells, and larger pieces of turquoise and red stones strung on leather.

Necklace (USA), early 20th century (CH 18443233)
Pair Of Earrings (probably USA), 1850–75 (CH 18316509)

Pair Of Earrings (probably USA), 1850–75 (CH 18316509)

Earrings of five pendants and one ball made of brown hair arranged around a trumpet-shaped support of gold, placed below two gold leaves on a gold ring.

Pair Of Earrings (probably USA), 1860–70 (CH 18316507)

Pair Of Earrings (probably USA), 1860–70 (CH 18316507)

A pair of earrings with leafs dangling oval globes, weaved in hair, set in gold.

Pair Of Earrings (USA), 1860–1910 (CH 18707269)
Pair Of Earrings (USA), 1880–1900 (CH 18712529)

Pair Of Earrings (USA), 1880–1900 (CH 18712529)

Tortoiseshell pendant earrings. Each earring composed of vertical post from which hangs a stylized tulip, and round pendant surrounded by circular framing.

Pendant (England or United States), ca. 1870 (CH 18603487)

Pendant (England or United States), ca. 1870 (CH 18603487)

Face of locket shows a cabochon carbuncle garnet surrounded by an ornamental gold border with blue and white enamel, rose diamonds,and half pearls; below it is a pointed pendant; above it, a scroll-shaped gold ... More

Pin (USA), mid-19th century (CH 18352563)

Pin (USA), mid-19th century (CH 18352563)

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Portrait Miniature Set On A Bracelet (USA), ca. 1790 and ca. 1830 (CH 18184667-2)

Portrait Miniature Set On A Bracelet (USA), ca. 1790 and ca. 1830 (CH ...

Oval portrait miniature of a woman wearing red dress, ca. 1790, behind glass and encased in gold frame; set into a black velvet bracelet with chased gold clasps, ca. 1830.

Posey Holder (USA), ca. 1850 (CH 18426327)

Posey Holder (USA), ca. 1850 (CH 18426327)

tapering tubular handle curving to a small ball, with chain and ring attached. Oak-leaf and acorn ornamentation at base of filigree.

Posey Holder (USA), mid-19th century (CH 18562417)

Posey Holder (USA), mid-19th century (CH 18562417)

Upper part, a cone with three bands of filigree showing a flower pattern and two, a leaf pattern, silver pin on chain. Lower part, an ornament of scrolls and flowers above an hexagonal ornament (each side deco... More

Posey Holder (USA), mid-19th century (CH 18603599)

Posey Holder (USA), mid-19th century (CH 18603599)

Five solid panels 9with engraved design) for handle; five open-work panels, each showing a simple upright flower, for bouquet. Chain with ring for finger.

Scarf pin with duck Stick Pin, ca. 1900 (CH 18396159)

Scarf pin with duck Stick Pin, ca. 1900 (CH 18396159)

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Stick Pin (USA), 1890–1900 (CH 18396187)

Stick Pin (USA), 1890–1900 (CH 18396187)

In form of a cat playing with a pearl ball.

Stick Pin (USA), 1890–1900 (CH 18396189)
Stick Pin (USA), late 19th century (CH 18396165)
Watch (USA), 19th century (CH 18444235)

Watch (USA), 19th century (CH 18444235)

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Watch Chain (USA), mid-19th century (CH 18316513)

Watch Chain (USA), mid-19th century (CH 18316513)

Chain of three strands made of human hair (brown) twisted together; gold mountings at either end and in center; hook at one end, clasp at the other.

Watch Chain (USA), mid-19th century (CH 18316515)

Watch Chain (USA), mid-19th century (CH 18316515)

Watch chain made of two strands of human hair (brown) worked in different designs; gold mountings at either end and in center.

Watch Chain And Stud (USA), mid-19th century (CH 18316489)

Watch Chain And Stud (USA), mid-19th century (CH 18316489)

(a) Man's watch chain; cylinders of strands of hair set in gold alternating with globes of hair within gold cages; ornaments in the form of one cross, three anchors, one heart shape and one shoe. (b) Stud of go... More

Watch Chain Fob (USA), mid-19th century (CH 18312533)

Watch Chain Fob (USA), mid-19th century (CH 18312533)

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Watch Chain Fob (USA), mid-19th century (CH 18312533-2)

Watch Chain Fob (USA), mid-19th century (CH 18312533-2)

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Watch Fob (USA), 1880–90 (CH 18395879)

Watch Fob (USA), 1880–90 (CH 18395879)

The gold-and-matrix pendant is in the form of a modelled demon, contorted against engraved skeletons; in box of Marcus and Co., New York.

Watch Key (USA), 19th century (CH 18210475)

Watch Key (USA), 19th century (CH 18210475)

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Watch Key (USA), late 19th century (CH 18352583)

Watch Key (USA), late 19th century (CH 18352583)

Gold watch key, ornamented in leaf design; topaz in top.

Watch Pendant (USA), ca. 1910 (CH 18650041)
1875 - A brown and gold chain bracelet with a black bead

1875 - A brown and gold chain bracelet with a black bead

Watch chain of ornamental links of gold and steel; at either end, a mailed fist holding ring with snakes head. Two ornaments; bust in armor on pedestal. Watch key with wolf's head on top.

Bird brooch Brooch, ca. 1850 (CH 18636581)

Bird brooch Brooch, ca. 1850 (CH 18636581)

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Earring (England), ca. 1840 (CH 18187907)

Earring (England), ca. 1840 (CH 18187907)

A) and B) Gold ring with ornament of wood in a design of an open rose, set in gold; from the ring hang three bars of gold ornamented at the bottom with a wooden ball in the design of a rose bud.

"Ojime" Bead (11), late 19th–early 20th century (CH 18391561)

"Ojime" Bead (11), late 19th–early 20th century (CH 18391561)

Strand of beads in a variety of realistic carved forms including: 2 fish, 1 rabbit, 1 pig, 2 monkeys, 3 men, 2 fruit, pierced longitudinally

"Ojime" Beads, early 20th century (CH 18391589)

"Ojime" Beads, early 20th century (CH 18391589)

String of ojime beads, composed of 8 ivory beads in animal shapes, 4 babies, 2 beads of bone, 2 yellow moulded with masks, 8 light brown, 5 dark brown with moulded relief, 6 in guri lacquer

Anklet And Pin (India), 19th century (CH 18177569)

Anklet And Pin (India), 19th century (CH 18177569)

Hinged anklet closing with a silver pin. Part of anklet is semicircular and part flattened. Decoration of curving stems with leaves and bands of line-and-circle ornament. Hollow silver filled with plaster. ... More

Bangle (India), 19th century (CH 18394885)

Bangle (India), 19th century (CH 18394885)

Bangle, gold band, glass "gem" to repel the evil eye. Public domain photograph of India under British rule, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Beads (Ghana), ca. 1860 (CH 18468771)

Beads (Ghana), ca. 1860 (CH 18468771)

Forty-six multi-colored glass beads of various lengths on single string; all cylindrical with exception of one with tapered ends.

Bracelet (France), 1815–40 (CH 18648769)

Bracelet (France), 1815–40 (CH 18648769)

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Bracelet (France), 1850–75 (CH 18603499)

Bracelet (France), 1850–75 (CH 18603499)

Articulated bracelet with clasp; design of oval garnets set in frames with ornament belwo and bow knot above, alternating with round garnets and gold ornaments, bands engraved in leaf-design at either side of t... More

Bracelet (France), 19th century (CH 18352727)

Bracelet (France), 19th century (CH 18352727)

Six bands of gold, each ornamented with six half-pearls and a vine design in colored gold, crossing four flexible strans of gold. Clasp closing concealed in one band. Two half pearls and small chain at clasp ... More

Bracelet (France), ca. 1820–40 (CH 18648771)

Bracelet (France), ca. 1820–40 (CH 18648771)

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Bracelet (France), ca. 1860 (CH 18627721)

Bracelet (France), ca. 1860 (CH 18627721)

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Bracelet (France), ca. 1860 (CH 18698147)

Bracelet (France), ca. 1860 (CH 18698147)

Cuff-type bracelet of five hinged, aluminum sections embellished with brass and gold; the large central section showing two winged cherubs amidst ribbons, garlands and scrollwork, floating above an oval cartouc... More

Bracelet (France), ca. 1865 (CH 18801173)

Bracelet (France), ca. 1865 (CH 18801173)

Revival-style bracelet with amethyst-mounted central boss. Public domain photograph of a medal, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Bracelet (France), mid-19th century (CH 18603567)

Bracelet (France), mid-19th century (CH 18603567)

Hinged bracelet with clasp opening on a slide; shape of a ribbon: green, white, red, dark and light blue and yellow enamel on chased gold, in a one-loop bow on part of the bracelet.

Bracelet (India), 18th century (CH 18169697)

Bracelet (India), 18th century (CH 18169697)

Hinged braclet with pin fastening. Bracelet is ornamented with a double row of balls set on short stems, smaller balls cover the clasp. Initials on inside: "A G R - M C M"

Bracelet (India), 18th century (CH 18169697-2)

Bracelet (India), 18th century (CH 18169697-2)

Hinged braclet with pin fastening. Bracelet is ornamented with a double row of balls set on short stems, smaller balls cover the clasp. Initials on inside: "A G R - M C M"

Bracelet (possibly France), 19th century (CH 18801007)

Bracelet (possibly France), 19th century (CH 18801007)

Gem-set gold disc bracelet. Public domain scan of artwork, France, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Bracelet (Possibly German), 1850–70 (CH 18801005)

Bracelet (Possibly German), 1850–70 (CH 18801005)

Cabochon emerald set into center and surrounded by bands set with diamonds, the links engraved with foliagein reserves. The bracelet in fitted box covered with velvet and with gold leaf crown impressed into textile.

Bracelet (Possibly German), 1850–70 (CH 18801005-2)

Bracelet (Possibly German), 1850–70 (CH 18801005-2)

Cabochon emerald set into center and surrounded by bands set with diamonds, the links engraved with foliagein reserves. The bracelet in fitted box covered with velvet and with gold leaf crown impressed into textile.

Bracelet And Box, ca. 1840 (CH 18312539)

Bracelet And Box, ca. 1840 (CH 18312539)

Clasp bracelet in Gothic style, made of nine links of heart-shaped ornaments placed base to base with open flower larger units in a similar design with a pale blue stone. Accompanying box covered in dark red ... More

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