LARGE VICTORIAN RUBY & DIAMOND HORSESHOE PENDANT

A large scale Victorian 15ct gold horseshoe pendant.

The 15ct gold horseshoe is set with alternating rubies and old cut diamonds to represent the horseshoe nails.

With the traditional four ‘nails’ on one side and three on the other, the horseshoe is a symbol of good luck.

The setting for the stones is open back which allows the maximum amount of light into the stones for extra sparkle, and makes the pendant perfect for everyday wear.

The pendant has a gorgeous slightly matte gold finish which is achieved with a mercury gold gilding that was typically used on jewellery of this period to achieve the matte buttery finish.

The horseshoe hangs from a simple bail, which fits most chains.

MEASUREMENTS

Size approx: 3cm incl bail x 2.1cm

WEIGHT

Weight approx: 2.9g

MATERIALS

15ct gold, Diamond & Ruby

CONDITION

Very good; a small area of gilding is missing above the bottom diamond, revealing the gold base. Please see last picture for details

Otherwise in excellent condition.