Victorian Horse Hoof Locket engraving archive Utterly charming Georgian eternity ring

Utterly charming Georgian eternity ring set with orange-tinted paste gemstones encircling the full circumference of the band

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

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

Now let's compare with our 19th century navette ring

Victorian Horse Hoof Locket engraving archive Utterly charming Georgian eternity ringHorse 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