Hair Jewelry

Flea Market Finds With The Kovels : Episode FMF-402 -- More Projects »
At the D.C. Big Flea in Chantilly, Va., host Terry Kovel meets a dealer who sells antique jewelry made from human hair! Some pieces date back to the 1700s!
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Here's a pair of long dangling earrings made of woven hair from host Terry Kovel's collection.
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Here's another piece from Terry's collection--a bow pin made with blond hair.
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These black earrings were made by tightly braiding wet hair. It is priced at a little more than $200.
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This pin, made with the Prince of Wales plume design, is missing one of its pieces. It's priced at $85.
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Bracelets made with hair were very rare. This one is priced at $195.
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Here's a gentleman's watch chain priced at $165.
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This 1895 French wall hanging incorporates hair from a deceased person. It is priced at $185. The value is determined by age, the owner's history, workmanship and condition.
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D.C. Big Flea Market
D.C. Big Flea Market
c/o D'Amore Promotions
2125 McComas Way, Suite 102
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Phone: 757-430-4735
E-mail: dpromotion@aol.com
Website: www.damorepromotions.com
Guests
Joyce Lee Goldstein
Dealer
Phone: 908-233-7506
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