Inspired by the hair jewelry worn in Indian and African cultures, Ms. Mahtani created her first hair element in 2015: the Over-Thinker Hair Tie in her signature hammered 24-karat gold plate (£195).

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For Farzana Ghani, 56, from Miami, Florida, every piece of gold she owns holds a memory.