The use of human hair in jewelry design, also known as ‘Hairwork,’ is an ancient practice popularized in the Victorian era as a facet of traditional mourning dress. Crafted from my own hair, this choker honors my departure from my younger self while preserving the past.

hair, human (mine and my sister’s; delicately sorted, braided, and woven)
sterling silver, fine silver, rutilated quartz, tourmalines