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Vintage Elephant Hair Braided Twisted Gold Wire Adjustable Bangle Bracelet
Vintage Elephant Hair Braided Twisted Gold Wire Adjustable Bangle Bracelet

Vintage Elephant Hair Braided Twisted Gold Wire Adjustable Bangle Bracelet

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: Solid 8-14k Yellow Gold with Braided Black Elephant Hair Weight: 5.03 Grams Clasp: Slide Clasp Size: Adjustable Fits up to 9 inch wrist (approx.)

Category

20th Century Bangles

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Elephant Hair Ring Circa 1970s Size 5.25
14k Yellow Gold Elephant Hair Ring Circa 1970s Size 5.25

14k Yellow Gold Elephant Hair Ring Circa 1970s Size 5.25

Located in South Pasadena, CA

14k Yellow Gold Elephant Hair Ring Circa 1970s. This 14k Yellow Gold Elephant Hair Ring was made in the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Band Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Elephant Hair Silver Bangle Ladies Bracelet

Elephant Hair Silver Bangle Ladies Bracelet

By Patrick Mavros

Located in London, GB

A long time ago in Africa, different people from all over the continent wore bangles made from the hairs of the mighty elephant. The traditional African elephant hair bangle embodies...

Category

2010s Zimbabwean Artisan Bangles

Materials

Sterling Silver

Elephant Hair Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelet Men

Elephant Hair Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelet Men

By Patrick Mavros

Located in London, GB

Ancient craftsmen of Africa fashioned a bangle from the long hairs of an elephant’s tail as a trophy proving the hunter-warrior’s skill and daring.

Category

2010s Zimbabwean Artist Bangles

Materials

Sterling Silver

1970s Boucheron ring - 18 carat gold and elephant hair
1970s Boucheron ring - 18 carat gold and elephant hair

1970s Boucheron ring - 18 carat gold and elephant hair

By Boucheron

Located in PARIS, FR

Magnificent vintage ring by Boucheron in elephant hair and 18-carat gold, 1970s The ring's diameter is 15 mm and, due to its design, it is not adjustable.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Gold

Victorian Elephant Hair and Gold Triple Hoop Earrings
Victorian Elephant Hair and Gold Triple Hoop Earrings

Victorian Elephant Hair and Gold Triple Hoop Earrings

Located in Stamford, CT

No elephants were harmed to get this hair. It came from the elephants tail.

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Hoop Earrings

Materials

9k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Elephant Hair Men's Bangle Bracelet
18 Karat Yellow Gold Elephant Hair Men's Bangle Bracelet

18 Karat Yellow Gold Elephant Hair Men's Bangle Bracelet

By Patrick Mavros

Located in London, GB

As a token of prestige, the ancient craftsmen of Africa fashioned a handsome bangle from the long, tough hairs of an elephant’s tail. Now Forbes Mavros has created a sumptuous versio...

Category

2010s Zimbabwean Artist Bangles

Materials

18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Elephant Hair Bangle Bracelet Ladies

18 Karat Gold Elephant Hair Bangle Bracelet Ladies

By Patrick Mavros

Located in London, GB

A long time ago in Africa, different people from all over the continent wore bangles made from the hairs of the mighty elephant. The traditional African elephant hair bangle embodies...

Category

2010s Zimbabwean Artist Bangles

Materials

18k Gold

Large Adjustable Gold Elephant Hair Knot Bangle Bracelet

Large Adjustable Gold Elephant Hair Knot Bangle Bracelet

Located in Johannesburg, Gauteng

Traditionally, these bracelets were made using African elephant hair, but we’ve introduced these pieces in 14k Gold-filled and/or Sterling Silver wire.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Botswanan Artisan Bangles

Silver Adjustable Elephant Knot Bracelet Bangle

Silver Adjustable Elephant Knot Bracelet Bangle

Located in Johannesburg, Gauteng

Traditionally, these bracelets were made using African elephant hair, but we’ve introduced these pieces in 14k Gold-filled and/or Sterling Silver wire.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Botswanan Artisan Bangles

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gold Adjustable Elephant Knot Bracelet Bangle

Gold Adjustable Elephant Knot Bracelet Bangle

Located in Johannesburg, Gauteng

Traditionally, these bracelets were made using African elephant hair, but we’ve introduced these pieces in 14k Gold-filled and/or Sterling Silver wire.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Botswanan Artisan Bangles

Large Silver Adjustable Elephant Knot Bangle Bracelet

Large Silver Adjustable Elephant Knot Bangle Bracelet

Located in Johannesburg, Gauteng

Traditionally, these bracelets were made using African elephant hair, but we’ve introduced these pieces in 14k Gold-filled and/or Sterling Silver wire.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Botswanan Artisan Bangles

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Gold Strand Adjustable Elephant Knot Bracelet Bangle

Silver Gold Strand Adjustable Elephant Knot Bracelet Bangle

Located in Johannesburg, Gauteng

Traditionally, these bracelets were made using African elephant hair, but we’ve introduced these pieces in 14k Gold-filled and/or Sterling Silver wire.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Botswanan Artisan Bangles

Materials

14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Gold Silver Strand Adjustable Elephant Knot Bracelet Bangle

Gold Silver Strand Adjustable Elephant Knot Bracelet Bangle

Located in Johannesburg, Gauteng

Traditionally, these bracelets were made using African elephant hair, but we’ve introduced these pieces in 14k Gold-filled and/or Sterling Silver wire.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Botswanan Artisan Bangles

Materials

14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Silver Gold Strand Adjustable Elephant Knot Bracelet Bangle

Silver Gold Strand Adjustable Elephant Knot Bracelet Bangle

Located in Johannesburg, Gauteng

Traditionally, these bracelets were made using African elephant hair, but we’ve introduced these pieces in 14k Gold-filled and/or Sterling Silver wire.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Botswanan Artisan Bangles

Materials

14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Gold Adjustable Elephant Knot Christening Bangle Bracelet

Gold Adjustable Elephant Knot Christening Bangle Bracelet

Located in Johannesburg, Gauteng

Traditionally, these bracelets were made using African elephant hair, but we’ve introduced these pieces in 14k Gold-filled and/or Sterling Silver wire.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Botswanan Artisan Bangles

Materials

14k Gold

Solid 14 Karat Gold Adjustable Elephant Knot Bangle Bracelet

Solid 14 Karat Gold Adjustable Elephant Knot Bangle Bracelet

Located in Johannesburg, Gauteng

Traditionally, these bracelets were made using African elephant hair, but we’ve introduced these pieces in 14k Gold-filled and/or Sterling Silver wire.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Botswanan Artisan Bangles

Materials

14k Gold

Ladies Large Silver and Gold Elephant Knot Bangle Bracelet

Ladies Large Silver and Gold Elephant Knot Bangle Bracelet

Located in Johannesburg, Gauteng

Traditionally, these bracelets were made using African elephant hair, but we’ve introduced these pieces in 14k Gold-filled and/or Sterling Silver wire.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Botswanan Artisan Bangles

Materials

14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Solid 14 Karat Gold Adjustable Elephant Knot Bangle Bracelet

Solid 14 Karat Gold Adjustable Elephant Knot Bangle Bracelet

Located in Johannesburg, Gauteng

Traditionally, these bracelets were made using African elephant hair, but we’ve introduced these pieces in 14k Gold-filled and/or Sterling Silver wire.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Botswanan Artisan Bangles

Materials

14k Gold

Sterling Silver Adjustable Elephant Knot Christening Bangle Bracelet

Sterling Silver Adjustable Elephant Knot Christening Bangle Bracelet

Located in Johannesburg, Gauteng

Traditionally, these bracelets were made using African elephant hair, but we’ve introduced these pieces in 14k Gold-filled and/or Sterling Silver wire.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Botswanan Artisan Bangles

Materials

Sterling Silver

Expandable Gold Elephant's Hair Bracelet
Expandable Gold Elephant's Hair Bracelet

Expandable Gold Elephant's Hair Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

An old twist, so to speak, on the proverbial Elephant's Hair Bracelet which is usually Elephant's Hair & metal but this one is made completely by hand out of 14kt Rose Gold.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chain Bracelets

Materials

Rose Gold, 14k Gold

A Gold and Elephant Hair Bracelet
A Gold and Elephant Hair Bracelet

A Gold and Elephant Hair Bracelet

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Elephant hair comes from the tails of elephants when they shed their hair naturally.

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Bangles

Materials

18k Gold

Iconic "Elephant Hair" Bracelet
Iconic "Elephant Hair" Bracelet

Iconic "Elephant Hair" Bracelet

Located in Greenwich, CT

18k Solid yellow gold woven 7strands of rounded wire bracelet with 2 knots, designed to imitate the iconic "elephant hair" bracelets worn by both men and women in the 70's to promote...

Category

Late 20th Century American Artisan Bangles

Materials

18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermes Gold and Elephant Hair Bangle
Hermes Gold and Elephant Hair Bangle

Hermes Gold and Elephant Hair Bangle

By Hermès

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A handsome elephant hair bangle by Hermes. The 8" elephant hair bangle wrapped in 18k yellow gold.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Bangles

Materials

18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold 'Elephant Hair' Handmade Bracelet
14K Yellow Gold 'Elephant Hair' Handmade Bracelet

14K Yellow Gold 'Elephant Hair' Handmade Bracelet

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

14K Yellow Gold 'Elephant Hair' Handmade Retro Bracelet - 49.5 dwt, Handmade, circa 1960

Category

Vintage 1960s Clamper Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold

A Gold and Elephant Hair Love Knot Bracelet
A Gold and Elephant Hair Love Knot Bracelet

A Gold and Elephant Hair Love Knot Bracelet

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A gold and elephant hair Love Knot bracelet. A 14k yellow gold and elephant hair bangle bracelet with a 1 1/2" x 3/4" "love knot".

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Bangles

Materials

14k Gold

Ivory Tusk and Elephant Hair Bracelet
Ivory Tusk and Elephant Hair Bracelet

Ivory Tusk and Elephant Hair Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

Chic Halston-esque 1970s bracelet of carved ivory "tusks" and elephant hair set in silver. Large size unisex bracelet.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Bangles

Materials

Sterling Silver

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Gold and Elephant Hair Modernist Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Gold and Elephant Hair Modernist Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Gold and Elephant Hair Modernist Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

There are 3 similar textured spacers which hold the strands of elephant hair in this unique bracelet. Circa 1970's.

Category

Vintage 1970s French More Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

DONALD CLAFLIN for TIFFANY & CO. Gold & Elephant Hair Ring
DONALD CLAFLIN for TIFFANY & CO. Gold & Elephant Hair Ring

DONALD CLAFLIN for TIFFANY & CO. Gold & Elephant Hair Ring

By Donald Claflin for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Donald Claflin for Tiffany & Company, Elephant Hair and 18K yellow Gold Ring, End pieces designed as Elephant Hooves.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Elephant Hair Style 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Diamond Bracelet
Elephant Hair Style 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Diamond Bracelet

Elephant Hair Style 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Diamond Bracelet

Located in Troy, MI

Beautiful 18k yellow gold version of the sought-after iconic elephant hair bangle, worn for good luck. Bracelet features one diamond accented knot & hidden clasp with clamp over safe...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Yellow and Rose Gold Elephant Hair Cuff Bracelet, Circa 1970s
Vintage 18k Yellow and Rose Gold Elephant Hair Cuff Bracelet, Circa 1970s

Vintage 18k Yellow and Rose Gold Elephant Hair Cuff Bracelet, Circa 1970s

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This vintage 18k gold elephant hair cuff bracelet is designed with a dark ribbed elephant hair body wrapped in twisted gold.

Category

Late 20th Century Cuff Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

Gay Freres Paris 18k Yellow Gold, Elephant Hair, Onyx & Ruby Panther Necklace
Gay Freres Paris 18k Yellow Gold, Elephant Hair, Onyx & Ruby Panther Necklace

Gay Freres Paris 18k Yellow Gold, Elephant Hair, Onyx & Ruby Panther Necklace

By Gay Freres

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Leopard Jaguar Pendant with genuine Elephant Hair. The necklace has genuine Natural Black Onyx Stone Beads.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Elephant Hair Bangle Bracelet
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Elephant Hair Bangle Bracelet

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Elephant Hair Bangle Bracelet

Located in Addison, TX

The elephant hair is thought to bring you good fortune, luck and prosperity.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Bangles

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Elephant Hair Bangle Bracelet
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Elephant Hair Bangle Bracelet

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Elephant Hair Bangle Bracelet

Located in Addison, TX

The elephant hair is thought to bring you good fortune, luck and prosperity.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Bangles

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Boucheron Paris Mid-20th Century Gold and Elephant Hair Stirrup Cufflinks
Boucheron Paris Mid-20th Century Gold and Elephant Hair Stirrup Cufflinks

Boucheron Paris Mid-20th Century Gold and Elephant Hair Stirrup Cufflinks

By Boucheron

Located in New York, NY

A pair of French Mid-20th Century 18 karat gold and elephant hair cuff links by Boucheron. The cuff links are designed in a modified stirrup motif.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold

Denise Roberge 22K YG Elephant Hair, Citrine, Pearl, Peridot Etruscan Necklace
Denise Roberge 22K YG Elephant Hair, Citrine, Pearl, Peridot Etruscan Necklace

Denise Roberge 22K YG Elephant Hair, Citrine, Pearl, Peridot Etruscan Necklace

By Denise Roberge

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

For sale is a designer Denise Roberge necklace crafted with Elephant Hair, Citrine, Pearls, and Peridot! The necklace measures 18” inches long.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Pearl, Peridot, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Elephant Hair Bangle Bracelet, #1900722332
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Elephant Hair Bangle Bracelet, #1900722332

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Elephant Hair Bangle Bracelet, #1900722332

Located in Addison, TX

The elephant hair is thought to bring you good fortune, luck and prosperity.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Bangles

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Van Cleef & Arpels Elephant Hair Bracelet and Ring Suite
1960s Van Cleef & Arpels Elephant Hair Bracelet and Ring Suite

1960s Van Cleef & Arpels Elephant Hair Bracelet and Ring Suite

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Made in the 1960s of 18 karat yellow gold and strands of elephant hair, the pieces remain nestled in their original suede Van Cleef & Arpels presentation box.

Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

BOUCHERON PARIS 18k Yellow Gold & Elephant Hair Clip On Earrings Vintage 1970s
BOUCHERON PARIS 18k Yellow Gold & Elephant Hair Clip On Earrings Vintage 1970s

BOUCHERON PARIS 18k Yellow Gold & Elephant Hair Clip On Earrings Vintage 1970s

By Boucheron

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Boucheron Paris 18k Yellow Gold & Elephant Hair Clip On Earrings Vintage Circa 1970s Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer earrings.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Valentino 1970 Milano Band Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Braided Elephant Hair
Valentino 1970 Milano Band Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Braided Elephant Hair

Valentino 1970 Milano Band Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Braided Elephant Hair

By Valentino

Located in Miami, FL

An elephant's hair ring designed by Valentino. Fabulous band ring, created in Milano Italy by the fashion house of Valentino, back in the 1970.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Band Rings

Vintage C.1970 Gold and Elephant Hair Braided Band Ring
Vintage C.1970 Gold and Elephant Hair Braided Band Ring

Vintage C.1970 Gold and Elephant Hair Braided Band Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

-Weight: 0.25g -Measurements: Size UK T, Widest point 3mm -Materials: Gold -Hallmarks: None Present -Condition: Good Overall - please refer to the photos provided for more informati...

Category

Vintage 1970s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Gold

An Elelphant Hair Cross Pendant, c 1970
An Elelphant Hair Cross Pendant, c 1970

An Elelphant Hair Cross Pendant, c 1970

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A cool gold and elephant hair cross. The 2 1/2" x 1 7/8"(without bale)elephant hair pendant designed in the shape of a cross with 18k yellow gold fittings and wirework.

Category

Unknown Necklace Enhancers

Vintage Sliding Knot "Royal Jungle Safari" 18 Karat Gold Bracelet Two Knots
Vintage Sliding Knot "Royal Jungle Safari" 18 Karat Gold Bracelet Two Knots

Vintage Sliding Knot "Royal Jungle Safari" 18 Karat Gold Bracelet Two Knots

By Pradera

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Vintage Expandable Sliding Knot "Royal Jungle Safari " Elephants Hair inspired 18k yellow gold Bracelet two knots , 8threads.

Category

Vintage 1980s South African Artisan Bangles

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Sliding Knot "Royal Jungle Safari" 18 Karat Gold Bracelet Two Knots
Vintage Sliding Knot "Royal Jungle Safari" 18 Karat Gold Bracelet Two Knots

Vintage Sliding Knot "Royal Jungle Safari" 18 Karat Gold Bracelet Two Knots

By Pradera

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Vintage Expandable Sliding Knot "Royal Jungle Safari " Elephants Hair inspired 18k yellow gold Bracelet two knots , 8threads.

Category

Vintage 1980s South African Artisan Bangles

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Sliding Knot "Royal Jungle Safari" 18 Karat Gold Bracelet Two Knots
Vintage Sliding Knot "Royal Jungle Safari" 18 Karat Gold Bracelet Two Knots

Vintage Sliding Knot "Royal Jungle Safari" 18 Karat Gold Bracelet Two Knots

By Pradera

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Vintage Expandable Sliding Knot "Royal Jungle Safari " Elephants Hair inspired 18k yellow gold Bracelet two knots , 8threads.

Category

Vintage 1980s South African Artisan Bangles

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Bry & Co Paris 1970 Rare French Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Four Claws
Bry & Co Paris 1970 Rare French Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Four Claws

Bry & Co Paris 1970 Rare French Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Four Claws

Located in Miami, FL

A collection combining gold and elephant hairs launched in 1967 achieved an impressive success worldwide.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Braided Gold and Elephant Hair Bracelet
Braided Gold and Elephant Hair Bracelet

Braided Gold and Elephant Hair Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

Braided gold and Elephant Hair Bracelet from the 1970's. Classic 70's vibe which became a modern classic.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Bangles

Materials

Gold-filled

AJD Men's Elephant Hair Silver Bracelet
AJD Men's Elephant Hair Silver Bracelet

AJD Men's Elephant Hair Silver Bracelet

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

Fun Elephant Hair Silver Bracelet – Adjustable, Stylish & Lightweight Discover the elegance and versatility of this fun "Elephant Hair" silver bracelet, a unique and eye-catching pi...

Category

Late 20th Century American Artisan Bangles

Materials

Silver

Gucci Gold Elephant Hair Bangle Bracelet
Gucci Gold Elephant Hair Bangle Bracelet

Gucci Gold Elephant Hair Bangle Bracelet

By Gucci

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A groovy gold "elephant hair" bracelet by Gucci, Italy. The 1/4" tapering to 3/8" 18k yellow gold woven wire bracelet designed to imitate the iconic elephant hair bracelets worn b...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Bangles

Materials

18k Gold

1970s Elephant Hair and Gold Necklace
1970s Elephant Hair and Gold Necklace

1970s Elephant Hair and Gold Necklace

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Elephant hair choker from the 1970's. The necklace tapering from 1"- 1/4" with 14k yellow gold hinged caps and closer accented with two gold half hoops in the front of the necklace.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Choker Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Braided Gold and Elephant Hair Ring
Braided Gold and Elephant Hair Ring

Braided Gold and Elephant Hair Ring

Located in New York, NY

Braided 10k gold and Elephant Hair Ring from the 1970's. A staple of that period suitable for men or women.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Band Rings

Materials

10k Gold

1974 Boucheron Elephant Hair and Gold Ear Clips
1974 Boucheron Elephant Hair and Gold Ear Clips

1974 Boucheron Elephant Hair and Gold Ear Clips

By Boucheron

Located in New York, NY

A pair of elephant hair and 18 karat gold ear clips, by Boucheron, 1974.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fred Paris 18 Karat Yellow Gold Elephant Hair Bangle Bracelet
Fred Paris 18 Karat Yellow Gold Elephant Hair Bangle Bracelet

Fred Paris 18 Karat Yellow Gold Elephant Hair Bangle Bracelet

By Fred Paris

Located in Baltimore, MD

Fred Paris 18 Karat Yellow Gold Elephant Hair Bangle Bracelet Metal: 18K yellow gold Weight: 10.3 grams Diameter: 2.5 inches Length: Approx. 6.5 inches Width: Approx. 6.5mm

Category

Late 20th Century French Bangles

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1970s Twin Leopard Heads Diamond Gold Elephant Hair Enamel Bracelet
French 1970s Twin Leopard Heads Diamond Gold Elephant Hair Enamel Bracelet

French 1970s Twin Leopard Heads Diamond Gold Elephant Hair Enamel Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

An 18 karat yellow gold, diamond, elephant hair and enamel bracelet. French. Attributed to Gay Frères.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elephant Hair Style heavy 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Diamond Bracelet
Elephant Hair Style heavy 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Diamond Bracelet

Elephant Hair Style heavy 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Diamond Bracelet

Located in Troy, MI

Beautiful 18k yellow gold version of the sought-after iconic elephant hair bangle, worn for good luck. Bracelet features two diamond accented knots.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gucci Heavy Gold Elephant Hair Wire Wrap Bangle Bracelet, 1980s
Gucci Heavy Gold Elephant Hair Wire Wrap Bangle Bracelet, 1980s

Gucci Heavy Gold Elephant Hair Wire Wrap Bangle Bracelet, 1980s

By Gucci

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1980s Gucci 18K Yellow Gold Wire Wrapped so called "Elephant Hair" Bracelet. Multiple woven lengths of 18K Yellow Gold Heavy wire with 4 wrapped stations make up this Mid Centu...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Bangles

Materials

18k Gold

Antique 14k Gold Plaited Band Ring, Elephant Hair, Monogrammed
Antique 14k Gold Plaited Band Ring, Elephant Hair, Monogrammed

Antique 14k Gold Plaited Band Ring, Elephant Hair, Monogrammed

Located in NEWARK, GB

This is most likely a love token piece as it has an added front panel in 9kt Rose gold with the monogrammed initials DD. Elephant hair has been used in Jewellery for thousands of ye...

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Band Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Elephant Hair Band 14 Karat Yellow Gold Handmade Gold Encased Ring Rare
Vintage Elephant Hair Band 14 Karat Yellow Gold Handmade Gold Encased Ring Rare

Vintage Elephant Hair Band 14 Karat Yellow Gold Handmade Gold Encased Ring Rare

Located in Addison, TX

Description: This piece is a genuine rare vintage elephant hair band. The intricate handmade gold housing features repeating pattern work throughout the ring offer alternating views...

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Elephant Hair Band 14 Karat Yellow Gold Handmade Gold Encased Ring Rare
Vintage Elephant Hair Band 14 Karat Yellow Gold Handmade Gold Encased Ring Rare

Vintage Elephant Hair Band 14 Karat Yellow Gold Handmade Gold Encased Ring Rare

Located in Addison, TX

Description: This piece is a genuine rare vintage elephant hair band. The intricate handmade gold housing features repeating pattern work throughout the ring offer alternating views...

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Elephant Hair Band 14 Karat Yellow Gold Handmade Gold Encased Ring Rare
Vintage Elephant Hair Band 14 Karat Yellow Gold Handmade Gold Encased Ring Rare

Vintage Elephant Hair Band 14 Karat Yellow Gold Handmade Gold Encased Ring Rare

Located in Addison, TX

Description: This piece is a genuine rare vintage elephant hair band. The intricate handmade gold housing features repeating pattern work throughout the ring offer alternating views...

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage C.1970’s Gold and Elephant Hair Bangle Bracelet
Vintage C.1970’s Gold and Elephant Hair Bangle Bracelet

Vintage C.1970’s Gold and Elephant Hair Bangle Bracelet

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

-Weight: 0.68g -Measurements: 23.3cm circumference, Widest point 2mm -Materials: 9ct gold -Hallmarks: 9c stamp -Condition: Good Overall - please refer to the photos provided for mo...

Category

Vintage 1970s Bangles

Materials

9k Gold, Gold

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1960s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Link Bracelet with Rope Edge
1960s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Link Bracelet with Rope Edge

1960s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Link Bracelet with Rope Edge

Located in Boston, MA

Vintage 1960s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Link Bracelet with Rope Edge - The bracelet measure 7.15 inches long and 3/4 inch wide and features a hidden clasp with a figure 8 safety. The...

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Charm Bracelets

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Henry Dunay Gold Braided Bracelet
Henry Dunay Gold Braided Bracelet

Henry Dunay Gold Braided Bracelet

$14,000

H 0.5 in L 7.44 in

Henry Dunay Gold Braided Bracelet

By Henry Dunay

Located in Darnestown, MD

Braided 18 karat gold bracelet by American designer, Henry Dunay. The bracelet is half an inch tall. When closed, the interior diameter is 2 1/8 inches. The bracelet has an ornamenta...

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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Link Bracelets

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18k Gold, Gold

Vintage 18k Solid Yellow Gold Braided Bracelet.
Vintage 18k Solid Yellow Gold Braided Bracelet.

Vintage 18k Solid Yellow Gold Braided Bracelet.

Located in New York, NY

This classic vintage bracelet features an elegant braided link design crafted in multi-textured 18k yellow gold. Made in United States circa 1970s. Measurements: 0.47" (12mm) width, ...

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Vintage 1980s American Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1980's 18k Yellow Gold Bold Bypass Statement Ring
Vintage 1980's 18k Yellow Gold Bold Bypass Statement Ring

Vintage 1980's 18k Yellow Gold Bold Bypass Statement Ring

Located in Boston, MA

Vintage 1980's 18k Yellow Gold Bold Bypass Statement Ring. The 18k yellow gold ring has a textured finish top and measures 1.40" down the length of the finger and 1" wide. The width ...

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Vintage 1980s Fashion Rings

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Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

c1990 Vintage Tiffany & Co X Ring 18k Yellow Gold Band Sz 5 Signed Jewelry
c1990 Vintage Tiffany & Co X Ring 18k Yellow Gold Band Sz 5 Signed Jewelry

c1990 Vintage Tiffany & Co X Ring 18k Yellow Gold Band Sz 5 Signed Jewelry

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Torrance, CA

Vintage Tiffany & Co 'X' dome ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1990). Dating to 1990 the low domed band is a classic! Crafted in buttery 18k yellow gold the ring is...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Band Rings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage gold tone braided designer chain bangle bracelet
Vintage gold tone braided designer chain bangle bracelet

Vintage gold tone braided designer chain bangle bracelet

Located in Palos Hills, IL

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20th Century Chain Bracelets

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 14K Yellow Gold Bombé Domed Ribbed Ring
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 14K Yellow Gold Bombé Domed Ribbed Ring

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 14K Yellow Gold Bombé Domed Ribbed Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

An exuberant vintage bombé ring by Tiffany & Co., rendered in 14 karat yellow gold and finished with a bold ribbed texture running the full width of the domed face. The band tape...

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Vintage 1960s Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 1989 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Braid Band Ring
Cartier 1989 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Braid Band Ring

Cartier 1989 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Braid Band Ring

By Cartier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a domed band displaying a puffy braid motif Deeply grooved with a high polish finish Stamped for 18 karat gold Fully signed for Cartier Circa: 1989 Ring Size: 5 1/2 and s...

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Vintage 1980s Modern Band Rings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Retro 18K Yellow Gold ‘Spring’ Ring
French Retro 18K Yellow Gold ‘Spring’ Ring

French Retro 18K Yellow Gold ‘Spring’ Ring

Located in London, GB

A heavy 18 karat (18K) yellow gold ring designed as a bold, three-dimensional, coiled spring in the Retro style. Stamped with the eagle mark for 18 karat gold and French manufacture....

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18kt Yellow Gold Twist Ring, 1980s, Size 5-5.25
Van Cleef & Arpels 18kt Yellow Gold Twist Ring, 1980s, Size 5-5.25

Van Cleef & Arpels 18kt Yellow Gold Twist Ring, 1980s, Size 5-5.25

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Malmö, Skåne län

The 1980s were an era that embraced scale, confidence, and optimism. Curves became softer, gold became bolder, and jewelry was designed to be lived in rather than reserved for specia...

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Vintage 1980s French Retro Signet Rings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Steven Battelle 18.4 Carats Green Tourmaline 18K Gold Cocktail Ring

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By Steven Battelle

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By Angela Cummings

Located in New York, NY

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By Alex Jona

Located in Lugano, TI

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Located in Scottsdale, AZ

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Located in New York, NY

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Elephant Hair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact elephant hair you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for an elephant hair may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing elephant hair — no matter the origin — is easy, but Boucheron, Gucci and Tiffany & Co. each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any elephant hair from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 3 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. Most of our elephant hair for sale are for women, but there are 17 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Elephant Hair?

On average, an elephant hair at 1stDibs sells for $3,400, while they’re typically $419 on the low end and $35,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in. 

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.