Step back into the enchanting world of the late Victorian era with this magnificent 15k yellow gold and platinum diamond horseshoe necklace. Crafted circa 1880, this piece epitomizes the Victorian fascination with symbolism and sentiment. The Victorians, with their stiff upper lips and strict social codes, found subtle ways to convey their deepest emotions through the language of jewelry. Amidst this secretive romance, a glittering horseshoe made of platinum and Old European cut diamonds speaks volumes.
The horseshoe, a timeless emblem of luck and protection, held special significance in the late 19th century. Victorians believed that wearing a horseshoe pointing upwards would catch good fortune, while one pointing downwards would generously shower luck upon others.
With 5.0 carats of old mine cut diamonds, this horseshoe charm gathers all the good fortune, and a dash of Victorian magic, a sparkling reminder that a little luck and a lot of diamonds never go out of style.
Victorian 15k Yellow Gold and Platinum and 5.0cts Old Mine Cut Diamond Vintage Horseshoe Necklace c.1880s
Period: Victorian
Year: c.1880s
Material: 15k Yellow Gold, Platinum and 5.0cts Old Mine Cut Diamond
Weight: 22.22 Grams
Length: 88.9cm/35 Inches, Horseshoe 60.2mm/2.37 Inches x 44.05mm/1.73 Inches
Condition: Very Good Antique, Horseshoe converted from a brooch
Made in Continental Europe
