Horsehair jewelry is a unique kind of adornment that is elegant and at the same time holds a lot of meaning for the wearer. For those who love horses, jewelry made of horsehair is a mark of their fondness for the wonderful animals. At the same time, horsehair jewelry is a perfect accompaniment for Western wear. For horse owners, custom-made horsehair jewelry is a treasured souvenir that is made of the hair of their own beloved equine.

Horsehair jewelry is made from hair collected from a horses mane and tail. Horsehair has a smooth texture and a soft luster. It comes in a variety of colors black, white and subtle shades of brown. Strands of horsehair are woven into braids to form bracelets, necklaces, earrings and barrettes. The art of horsehair weaving dates back to the Victorian era. Braiding is done by hand, creating the most intricate of patterns. The popular styles include three-strand, French, square, half-round and round braids.

Horsehair jewelry is made prettier and more valuable by interweaving the braids with pearls, gems or beads made of gold and silver. Finally, gold or silver clasps are woven at the two ends of the braid to make wonderful bracelets and necklaces. Suitable pendants can also be woven into the necklaces. Bracelets made of horsehair are quite elastic and fit perfectly on wrists. Barrettes made of horsehair perfectly complement a womans hair. They can be chosen to match or contrast with any hair color. Horsehair jewelry is quite strong and long-lasting.

A bracelet can be made using a hundred strands of horsehair around 15 inches long. A necklace can also be crafted using a hundred strands, but they should be at least 26 inches long. The horsehair can be clipped in bunches from the mane or tail, and it doesnt hurt the horse a bit.

Horsehair jewelry is a beautiful and tasteful embellishment, and can be a meaningful present for horse-lovers.