Victorian Diamond/Pearl Horseshoe Pendant

Victorian, c.1880

A beautiful Victorian horseshoe pendant set with two rows of interlacedgemstones: Pearls and diamonds. It dates from the late 19th Century, circa 1880, crafted in 15 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.

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