Pearl – Natural, Rough, White

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.

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Credit: Walters Art Museum