This natural pearl bracelet dates to the turn of the 19th century and features human hair. Notice how the pearls are all small and baroque in shape. Photo by Walters Art Museum. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Opaque White Pearl Rough in Bracelet
This natural pearl bracelet dates to the turn of the 19th century and features human hair as a central "gemstone." (Human hair was a popular material in both Georgian and Victorian jewelry). Notice how the pearls are all small and baroque in shape. Photo by the Walters Art Museum. Licensed under CC By-SA 3.0.
Article: Natural Pearls vs Cultured Pearls
Credit: Walters Art Museum
| Gemstone | Pearl |
| Natural or man made | Natural |
| Jewelry type | Bracelet |
| Gem State | Rough |
| Color | White |
| Transparency | Opaque |