Victorian Horse Hoof Locket engraving archive ON HOLD - Balance payment

ON HOLD - Balance payment - Ultra-chic modernist serpent ring hailing from 1970s Italy - the fashion capital of the world

Different varieties of the gemstone are said to hold different symbolic meanings

inspiring jewellers (notably Castellani) to produce replicas of these ancient treasures in the archaeological revival style - often as commissions from European royalty

and set with rubies and pearls with a further floral motif at the middle of each of the links

Cute vintage navette (aka marquise) ring dating from the 1960s

Victorian Horse Hoof Locket engraving archive ON HOLD - Balance paymentHorse hoof jewellery, an elaboration on the often seen lucky horseshoe motif, is charming and bizarre in equal measure. This one's a locket with glass compartment at the top of the hoof, and a powder blue enamelled horseshoe underneath. It's crafted in pinchbeck with a high carat gold wash and dates from the 1870s. A woven lock of hair remains present behind the glass (we can have this removed prior to shipping if preferred). Era: Victorian, circa