Vintage
Vintage Sterling Silver and 14k Gold-Filled Elephant Hair-Style Earrings
Vintage Sterling Silver and 14k Gold-Filled Elephant Hair-Style Earrings
These vintage earrings are a modern interpretation of the traditional African "elephant hair" jewelry style, crafted with sterling silver and 14k gold-filled accents. Deeply rooted in cultural symbolism, this style was traditionally created using real elephant tail hairs, which were believed to carry spiritual significance. The intricate knots and bands were often associated with strength, protection, and good fortune. Over time, these designs were adapted into modern jewelry, replacing the elephant hair with metal wire while maintaining the characteristic design elements.
These earrings features a series of layered, looped wires with a central gold-filled wire wrap, echoing the symbolic bands of strength and protection found in the original elephant hair pieces. The two-tone construction adds elegance and versatility, while the cultural influence gives these earrings a unique and meaningful appeal. Perfect for those who appreciate jewelry with both history and timeless style.
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Size Guide
Dresses and Tops
Numerical Sizes
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XS |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
XXL |
3XL |
4XL |
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| US | 0-2 | 4 | 6-8 | 10-12 | 14-16 | 18-20 | 22-24 | 26-28 |
| Italy | 36-38 | 40 | 42-44 | 46-48 | 50-52 | 54-56 | 58-60 | 62-64 |
| UK | 4-6 | 8 | 10-12 | 14-16 | 18-20 | 22-24 | 26-28 | 30-32 |
| France | 32-34 | 36 | 38-40 | 42-44 | 46-48 | 50-52 | 54-56 | 58-60 |
| Japan | 3-5 | 7 | 9-11 | 13-15 | 17-19 | 21-23 | 25-27 | 29-31 |
Body Measurements
| XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | 3XL | 4XL | |
| Bust | 32-33 | 34-35 | 36-37 | 38-39 | 40-41 | 42-43 | 44-45 | 46-47 |
| Waist | 23-25 | 26-27 | 28-30 | 31-32 | 33-35 | 36-38 | 39-41 | 42-44 |
Shoes
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US
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ITALY
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UK
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FRANCE
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JAPAN
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5
|
35
|
3
|
36
|
22
|
|
5.5
|
35.5
|
3.5
|
36.5
|
22.5
|
|
6
|
36
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4
|
37
|
23
|
|
6.5
|
36.5
|
4.5
|
37.5
|
23.5
|
|
7
|
37
|
5
|
38
|
24
|
|
7.5
|
37.5
|
5.5
|
38.5
|
24.5
|
|
8
|
38
|
6
|
39
|
25
|
|
8.5
|
38.5
|
6.5
|
39.5
|
25.5
|
|
9
|
39
|
7
|
40
|
26
|
|
9.5
|
39.5
|
7.5
|
49.5
|
26.5
|
|
10
|
40
|
8
|
41
|
27
|
|
10.5
|
40.5
|
8.5
|
41.5
|
27
|
|
11
|
41
|
9
|
42
|
28
|
|
11.5
|
41.5
|
9.5
|
42.5
|
28.5
|
|
12
|
42
|
10
|
43
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Condition Guide
 New With Tags |
New items with original tags attached are typically unused and free of any defects. In some cases items may have been store or showroom display products which have been tried on and any defects will be noted in the condition details for the item on its product page. |
 Pristine |
Items show no signs of being worn and include tags, box and dust bag. |
Excellent |
Items are clearly unused, but tags are not attached and boxes or dust bags are not included. |
Very Good |
Items show minor signs of wear. Shoes may show wear such as light scuffing at the soles, insoles and heels. Handbags and accessories may show wear such as lightly worn corners, light scratches and interior wear. |
Good |
Items show moderate signs of wear. Shoes may show wear such as moderate scuffing at the soles, insoles and heels. Handbags and accessories may show wear such as worn corners, moderate scratches and interior wear. |
Fair |
Items show signs of heavy wear such as worn corners, significant scratches or interior wear. |
