DATE: Victorian, c.1880

A beautiful Victorian horseshoe brooch set with two rows of gemstones: coral outer and pearl inner. It dates from the late 19th Century, circa 1880, crafted in 18 karat gold throughout.

Horseshoes are a symbol of luck and protection, and when there was an increase in superstition in the Victorian era, they shot up in popularity. It was thought that the horseshoe needed to be worn facing upward, or the good luck might pour out.

STONES 

Natural Coral

Pearl

MEASUREMENTS 

2.0 x 1.9cm

WEIGHT 

4.4g

MARKS 

Stamped 18

CONDITION 

Very good, light wear commensurate with age