Antique Sapphire and Diamond Horseshoe Brooch, 1880

An Antique Horseshoe Brooch Pendant.

The Antique horseshoe brooch is encrusted with sapphires and diamonds in two rows, the outer row set with bright coloured sapphires and the inner row set with old cut diamonds. Silver setting and 18ct yellow gold mount. Can be converted into a pendant.

• Brooch measuring: Width 2.5 cm  x Length 3.2 cm
• Portuguese assay marks. Circa 1880
• Total Sapphire: approx 2 carats
• Total diamond weight 0.60 carats

Antique – over 100 years old.

Did you know the horseshoe is a symbol of good luck and good fortune which makes it a great gift to a loved one.

This became popular in the victorian period around 1870, when there was an increase in superstition and hidden meanings and messages in jewellery. The  horseshoe should always be facing upwards, to avoid the good luck from pouring out.