Antique mourning hair watch chain. This piece in particular is slightly frayed but we still find it to be beautiful just as it is.
The use of hair weaving in mourning jewelry dates back to the 17th century and reached its peak in popularity during the Victorian era (1837-1901). Queen Victoria herself popularized mourning jewelry after the death of her husband Prince Albert in 1861. Often, wearing hair jewelry was seen as a form of carrying one's sentiments for the deceased.
