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Edwardian Horseshoe

Edwardian Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Horse Shoe Necklace
Edwardian Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Horse Shoe Necklace

Edwardian Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Horse Shoe Necklace

Located in Venice, CA

But equestrian motifs have been seen in jewelry since the Edwardian and Victorian eras. Most Edwardian horseshoe pieces were originally brooches, and here, we’ve converted a platinum...

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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian Platinum Rose Cut Diamond Horseshoe Pendant
Edwardian Platinum Rose Cut Diamond Horseshoe Pendant

Edwardian Platinum Rose Cut Diamond Horseshoe Pendant

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This antique platinum rose cut diamond horseshoe charm dates to the Edwardian period, circa 1910 to 1920.

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Antique Late 19th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian Platinum Diamond Horseshoe Brooch
Edwardian Platinum Diamond Horseshoe Brooch

Edwardian Platinum Diamond Horseshoe Brooch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This antique brooch is ideal for collectors of Edwardian jewelry, platinum diamond pins, and horseshoe or good‑luck motif pieces.

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Vintage 1910s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian 14k Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Horseshoe Brooch
Edwardian 14k Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Horseshoe Brooch

Edwardian 14k Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Horseshoe Brooch

Located in Towson, MD

This 14-karat yellow gold and natural seed pearl horseshoe brooch is a charming and wearable piece of Edwardian jewelry, dating to the early twentieth century.

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian 1900s 3.50 Carat Diamond Openwork Horseshoe Brooch
Antique Edwardian 1900s 3.50 Carat Diamond Openwork Horseshoe Brooch

Antique Edwardian 1900s 3.50 Carat Diamond Openwork Horseshoe Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in platinum with Old European, Old Mine, Single, and Rose cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 3.50 carats. Circa early 1900s, Belle Epoque 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 inch

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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian Seed Pearl and 9 Carat Gold Horseshoe Pin Brooch
Edwardian Seed Pearl and 9 Carat Gold Horseshoe Pin Brooch

Edwardian Seed Pearl and 9 Carat Gold Horseshoe Pin Brooch

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This exquisite brooch is set with sweet seed pearls. The pin and the horseshoe is modelled in 9carat gold. Length: 33mm Horseshoe Dimensions: 7x7.5mm Weight: 1.1g

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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Edwardian Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Antique Horseshoe Stake Stickpin
Edwardian Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Antique Horseshoe Stake Stickpin

Edwardian Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Antique Horseshoe Stake Stickpin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a stylized yellow gold horseshoe with platinum stake Horseshoe is stylized with a grooved scroll pattern Stake wraps around the base of the horseshoe Featuring a flush ...

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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Platinum Topped 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Horseshoe Brooch
Edwardian Platinum Topped 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Horseshoe Brooch

Edwardian Platinum Topped 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Horseshoe Brooch

Located in McLeansville, NC

An Edwardian platinum topped 18 karat yellow gold diamond horseshoe brooch.

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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Signed 14k Gold & Pearl Horseshoe Stickpin
Antique Signed 14k Gold & Pearl Horseshoe Stickpin

Antique Signed 14k Gold & Pearl Horseshoe Stickpin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine, signed antique gold & pearl stickpin. In 14 karat yellow gold. In the form of an horseshoe with prong-set pearls throughout. Marked to the reverse 14k and with an 'arrow'...

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20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique 14k Gold & Seed Pearl Horseshoe Stickpin
Antique 14k Gold & Seed Pearl Horseshoe Stickpin

Antique 14k Gold & Seed Pearl Horseshoe Stickpin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine gold & seed pearl stickpin. With a 14 karat yellow gold head and a 10k pin stem. In the form of an horseshoe with prong-set seed pearls throughout. The pin stem with a dec...

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20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, 10k Gold

Antique 15ct Gold & Silver, Lucky Double Horseshoe, Diamond & Pearl Necklace
Antique 15ct Gold & Silver, Lucky Double Horseshoe, Diamond & Pearl Necklace

Antique 15ct Gold & Silver, Lucky Double Horseshoe, Diamond & Pearl Necklace

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Horseshoe Necklace Pendant -15ct Gold & Silver Tested Chain - 9ct Stamped Pendant Circa 1900 A circa 1900 double horseshoe pendant, crafted in silver and 15ct gold, ...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Silver, 9k Gold

Antique Conversion 18 Karat Platinum 2.0 Carat Diamond Horseshoe Statement Ring
Antique Conversion 18 Karat Platinum 2.0 Carat Diamond Horseshoe Statement Ring

Antique Conversion 18 Karat Platinum 2.0 Carat Diamond Horseshoe Statement Ring

Located in New York, NY

Edwardian Platinum and 18 Karat White Gold shank 2.0 carats Old European Cut Diamond Statement Horseshoe ring c.1910 size 8.5 / 8 grams / 31mm x 26mm H 29.7mm x W26.16mm

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Circa 1915 Diamond "Lucky Horseshoe" Brooch in Platinum & 18k Gold
Circa 1915 Diamond "Lucky Horseshoe" Brooch in Platinum & 18k Gold

Circa 1915 Diamond "Lucky Horseshoe" Brooch in Platinum & 18k Gold

Located in Wailea, HI

Circa 1915 Diamond "Lucky Horseshoe" Brooch in Platinum & 18k Gold Capture timeless elegance and a touch of good fortune with this exceptional Edwardian-era horseshoe brooch, circa 1...

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Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian Silver Brooch Full British Hallmarks
Edwardian Silver Brooch Full British Hallmarks

Edwardian Silver Brooch Full British Hallmarks

Located in London, GB

Edwardian Lucky Horseshoe Gold Fronted design Silver brooch with Full Btish hallmarks By Silversmith S.B - Stainton Brothers Dated 1903

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Early 20th Century British High Victorian Brooches

Materials

Silver

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Edwardian Horseshoe Ring with Rose Cut Diamonds
Edwardian Horseshoe Ring with Rose Cut Diamonds

Edwardian Horseshoe Ring with Rose Cut Diamonds

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This Edwardian horseshoe ring is fashioned in 18k yellow gold with a lucky 7 rose cut diamonds.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Edwardian 18 Karat Gold Horseshoe Riding Crop Pin Brooch
Edwardian 18 Karat Gold Horseshoe Riding Crop Pin Brooch

Edwardian 18 Karat Gold Horseshoe Riding Crop Pin Brooch

Located in Boston, Lincolnshire

A fine quality antique Edwardian c.1900s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Horseshoe Riding Crop brooch.

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 18k/Platinum Sapphire + Rose Cut Diamond Horseshoe Pendant Necklace
Edwardian 18k/Platinum Sapphire + Rose Cut Diamond Horseshoe Pendant Necklace

Edwardian 18k/Platinum Sapphire + Rose Cut Diamond Horseshoe Pendant Necklace

Located in Narberth, PA

An absolutely fantastic horseshoe pendant necklace from the Edwardian (ca1910) era!

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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Old European Diamond Horseshoe Ring 14K Gold Statement Estate
Antique Edwardian Old European Diamond Horseshoe Ring 14K Gold Statement Estate

Antique Edwardian Old European Diamond Horseshoe Ring 14K Gold Statement Estate

By Estate Jewelry

Located in Brambleton, US

Antique Edwardian Old European Diamond Horseshoe Ring 14K Gold Statement Estate This is an exquisite piece of estate jewelry crafted in 14K yellow gold (tested) that is nothing lik...

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Edwardian Sloan & Co Diamond Ruby Old Mine Diamond 14K Gold Horseshoe Brooch
Edwardian Sloan & Co Diamond Ruby Old Mine Diamond 14K Gold Horseshoe Brooch

Edwardian Sloan & Co Diamond Ruby Old Mine Diamond 14K Gold Horseshoe Brooch

By Estate Jewelry

Located in Brambleton, US

Edwardian Sloan & Co Diamond Ruby Old Mine Diamond 14K Gold Horseshoe Riding Crop Brooch Hunting Equestrian This beautiful antique 14K yellow gold horseshoe and riding crop pin wi...

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Edwardian Horseshoe Pendant with Rubies and Old Mine Diamonds
14K Yellow Gold Edwardian Horseshoe Pendant with Rubies and Old Mine Diamonds

14K Yellow Gold Edwardian Horseshoe Pendant with Rubies and Old Mine Diamonds

Located in Hicksville, NY

tem Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1.1 grams Details: Natural Rubies, .20ct total weight, Red Diamonds: Natural, Old Mine Brilliant, .15ct tota...

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1990s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Diamond Horseshoe Brooch
Edwardian Diamond Horseshoe Brooch

Edwardian Diamond Horseshoe Brooch

Located in London, GB

Here we have a lovely diamond brooch dating back to the Edwardian period. This antique piece has been crafted from 18ct yellow gold into the shape of a horseshoe.

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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Horseshoe Stickpin
Edwardian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Horseshoe Stickpin

Edwardian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Horseshoe Stickpin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Stickpin is designed as a horseshoe form with seed pearls throughout. Ranging in size from 1.95 to 2.25 mm - white to cream in body color with subtle iridescence. Stamped 14k for 14 ...

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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Diamond Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Gold Horseshoe Brooch
Edwardian Diamond Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Gold Horseshoe Brooch

Edwardian Diamond Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Gold Horseshoe Brooch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Brooch is designed as a substantially sized horseshoe with a stylized fishtail gallery Set throughout by round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.45 carats; G to J colo...

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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian 0.50 Carats Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Horseshoe Stickpin
Antique Edwardian 0.50 Carats Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Horseshoe Stickpin

Antique Edwardian 0.50 Carats Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Horseshoe Stickpin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Stickpin features a horseshoe form with bead set sapphires weighing approximately 0.50 carats Transparent and ranging from blue to denim blue with light to medium saturation With s...

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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Diamond and Platinum Antique Horseshoe Brooch
Edwardian Diamond and Platinum Antique Horseshoe Brooch

Edwardian Diamond and Platinum Antique Horseshoe Brooch

Located in New York, NY

An Edwardian Diamond & Platinum Antique Horseshoe Brooch of exceptional quality features 2.50ct.

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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Gattle Platinum Diamond Horseshoe Brooch
Antique Edwardian Gattle Platinum Diamond Horseshoe Brooch

Antique Edwardian Gattle Platinum Diamond Horseshoe Brooch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The horseshoe is an enduring symbol of luck, and was a favored motif of the time, often gifted to mark special occasions or worn as a talisman.

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian Platinum 14k Gold Diamond Onyx Horseshoe Pin Brooch
Edwardian Platinum 14k Gold Diamond Onyx Horseshoe Pin Brooch

Edwardian Platinum 14k Gold Diamond Onyx Horseshoe Pin Brooch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This Edwardian era horseshoe pin features French cut onyx and single cut diamonds set in platinum.

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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 0.37 Carat Diamond Platinum Horseshoe Charm, circa 1920
Edwardian 0.37 Carat Diamond Platinum Horseshoe Charm, circa 1920

Edwardian 0.37 Carat Diamond Platinum Horseshoe Charm, circa 1920

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Horseshoe charm bead set with rose cut and Swiss cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.37 carat total, H to I color and SI clarity With millegrain edge Completed by jump-ring Tes...

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Vintage 1920s Edwardian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique 15ct Gold Edwardian Ruby & Diamond Lucky Horseshoe Pendant Necklace
Antique 15ct Gold Edwardian Ruby & Diamond Lucky Horseshoe Pendant Necklace

Antique 15ct Gold Edwardian Ruby & Diamond Lucky Horseshoe Pendant Necklace

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Horseshoe Necklace 15ct Gold Tested Circa 1900 Step into a world of timeless elegance with this exquisite Edwardian lucky horseshoe necklace, a true testament to fine cra...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold

Edwardian Diamond Pearl Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Gold Horseshoe Brooch
Edwardian Diamond Pearl Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Gold Horseshoe Brooch

Edwardian Diamond Pearl Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Gold Horseshoe Brooch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a horseshoe with a scalloped platinum edge Set with old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.25 carat total, H/I color and SI clarity Accented by round seed p...

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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 18k Gold Hunting Horn With Riding Crop and Diamond Horseshoe Pendant
Edwardian 18k Gold Hunting Horn With Riding Crop and Diamond Horseshoe Pendant

Edwardian 18k Gold Hunting Horn With Riding Crop and Diamond Horseshoe Pendant

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

A marvelous pendant from the Edwardian era. This fine pendant boasts a hunting horn entwined with a riding crop and horseshoe encrusted with twelve white diamonds all modelled in 18 ...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Edwardian 0.62 Carat Diamond Pearl Platinum 14 Karat Gold Horseshoe Brooch
Edwardian 0.62 Carat Diamond Pearl Platinum 14 Karat Gold Horseshoe Brooch

Edwardian 0.62 Carat Diamond Pearl Platinum 14 Karat Gold Horseshoe Brooch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a horseshoe shape with an alternating pattern of old European cut diamonds and pearls. Diamonds are prong set in platinum and weigh approximately 0.62 carats total - H/I ...

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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian F.W.L. 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Diamond Horseshoe Pin
Antique Edwardian F.W.L. 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Diamond Horseshoe Pin

Antique Edwardian F.W.L. 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Diamond Horseshoe Pin

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Old European Diamond Horseshoe Pin.

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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 1.03 Carat Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Platinum Horseshoe Horse Charm
Edwardian 1.03 Carat Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Platinum Horseshoe Horse Charm

Edwardian 1.03 Carat Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Platinum Horseshoe Horse Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Featuring an 18 karat gold horseshoe with an applied platinum profile of a horse Horseshoe contains 1.0 carat total of calibré cut rubies, deep raspberry red and very well matched ...

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Charm Bracelets

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White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 2.66 CTW Ruby Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Horseshoe Pendant Brooch
Edwardian 2.66 CTW Ruby Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Horseshoe Pendant Brooch

Edwardian 2.66 CTW Ruby Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Horseshoe Pendant Brooch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a platinum-topped horseshoe shape featuring bead set cushion cut rubies throughout Weighing approximately 2.48 carats total - transparent medium red in color Alternating...

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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Nail Bracelet L. Fritzsche 14k Rose Gold Horseshoe Bangle 1908
Antique Edwardian Nail Bracelet L. Fritzsche 14k Rose Gold Horseshoe Bangle 1908

Antique Edwardian Nail Bracelet L. Fritzsche 14k Rose Gold Horseshoe Bangle 1908

Located in Torrance, CA

Stylish and finely detailed antique nail bracelet crafted in 14 karat rose gold (circa 1913). A wonderful piece of American made antique jewelry by the famed L Fritzsche & Company ...

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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Bangles

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian 1900 Horseshoe Lucky Pendant In 18Kt Gold With Demantoids And Diamonds
Edwardian 1900 Horseshoe Lucky Pendant In 18Kt Gold With Demantoids And Diamonds

Edwardian 1900 Horseshoe Lucky Pendant In 18Kt Gold With Demantoids And Diamonds

Located in Miami, FL

Edwardian belle Epoque necklace-pendant-brooch. Fantastic lucky pendant-charm, created during the Belle Epoque period in the Edwardian era (1901-1910), back in the 1901.

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Antique Early 1900s American Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1920s Tiffany & Company Diamond Horseshoe
1920s Tiffany & Company Diamond Horseshoe

1920s Tiffany & Company Diamond Horseshoe

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa: 1920s Tiffany & Company, Platinum Top and Gold Back Horse Shoe Brooch, set with 1.50 Carats European cut Diamonds. The Diamonds are very White in color and Very Clean. Comes i...

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20th Century American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 14k Gold

Hedges & Co. Art Nouveau "Good Luck" Horseshoe Brooch

Hedges & Co. Art Nouveau "Good Luck" Horseshoe Brooch

By A. J. Hedges & Co.

Located in Greenwich, CT

Give the gift of eternal "luck" with this enchanting Art Nouveau brooch designed and signed by Hedges & Co. A perfect talisman for a graduate, for landing that new and important job...

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20th Century American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique Turquoise Horseshoe and crop ring, 9k Rose gold
Antique Turquoise Horseshoe and crop ring, 9k Rose gold

Antique Turquoise Horseshoe and crop ring, 9k Rose gold

Located in NEWARK, GB

A wonderful antique Turquoise horseshoe and riding crop brooch. The face features a turquoise cabochon set horseshoe in sterling silver with the rose gold band crossing over behind ...

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Old European Cut Natural Diamond & Pink Sapphire Horseshoe Stick Pin
Antique Old European Cut Natural Diamond & Pink Sapphire Horseshoe Stick Pin

Antique Old European Cut Natural Diamond & Pink Sapphire Horseshoe Stick Pin

Located in Baltimore, MD

Antique Old European Cut Natural Diamond & Pink Sapphire Horseshoe Stick Pin 14K Gold Metal: 14k yellow/white gold Weight: 5.20 grams Diamonds: Approx. 1.00 carat Old European Cut na...

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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Brooches

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

Antique Horseshoe Motif Diamond Ring – 9k Gold and Silver, Single-Cut Diamonds
Antique Horseshoe Motif Diamond Ring – 9k Gold and Silver, Single-Cut Diamonds

Antique Horseshoe Motif Diamond Ring – 9k Gold and Silver, Single-Cut Diamonds

Located in Tampa, FL

Why We Love It Authentic Victorian-era horseshoe motif — a timeless symbol of luck Silver-topped gold craftsmanship with single-cut antique diamonds Perfect blend of sentiment, symb...

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Antique 1880s European Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver, 9k Gold

Edwardian Pearl Horseshoe Necklace
Edwardian Pearl Horseshoe Necklace

Edwardian Pearl Horseshoe Necklace

Located in London, GB

Here we have a charming necklace dating back to the Edwardian period. The pendant has been crafted from 15ct yellow gold into the shape of a lucky horseshoe and set with a vast array...

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Tourquise Diamonds Horseshoe Brooch, 1910
Edwardian Tourquise Diamonds Horseshoe Brooch, 1910

Edwardian Tourquise Diamonds Horseshoe Brooch, 1910

Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv

Brooch has a horseshoe shape for luck. Once it was common to communicate a message via pin or brooch.

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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond

Edwardian Gold Horseshoe Nail Bracelet 1908
Edwardian Gold Horseshoe Nail Bracelet 1908

Edwardian Gold Horseshoe Nail Bracelet 1908

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A Charming Edwardian gold bracelet. The 14k tapered (5/8"-1/4") rich-colored yellow gold bracelet in the shape of a rounded horseshoe nail.

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20th Century American Edwardian Bangles

Materials

14k Gold

Edwardian Diamond Gold Lucky Horseshoe Link Bracelet

Edwardian Diamond Gold Lucky Horseshoe Link Bracelet

Located in Greenwich, CT

Edwardian. Bracelet is 7 3/4" in length. Horseshoe is 11/16" H X 9/16" W.

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Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Link Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

English Edwardian Sapphire Diamond Gold Horseshoe Brooch
English Edwardian Sapphire Diamond Gold Horseshoe Brooch

English Edwardian Sapphire Diamond Gold Horseshoe Brooch

Located in New York, NY

An English Edwardian 15 karat gold horseshoe brooch with sapphires and diamonds.

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold

Antique Edwardian 14K Gold & Turquoise Cabochon Horseshoe Stickpin
Antique Edwardian 14K Gold & Turquoise Cabochon Horseshoe Stickpin

Antique Edwardian 14K Gold & Turquoise Cabochon Horseshoe Stickpin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique horseshoe stickpin. In 14 karat yellow gold. In the form of a horseshoe with 19 channel set turquoise cabochons. Simply a wonderful antique stickpin! Date: Early ...

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold

Platinum-Topped Gold-Backed Edwardian Diamond Horseshoe Pendant
Platinum-Topped Gold-Backed Edwardian Diamond Horseshoe Pendant

Platinum-Topped Gold-Backed Edwardian Diamond Horseshoe Pendant

Located in Venice, CA

This sparkling Edwardian pendant contains 25 Old Mine Cut diamonds with a border of milgrain work.

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Pearl and Enamel Yellow Gold Horseshoe Bangle
Edwardian Pearl and Enamel Yellow Gold Horseshoe Bangle

Edwardian Pearl and Enamel Yellow Gold Horseshoe Bangle

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This could be your lucky bangle! The horseshoe is surrounded by beaded gold which is then followed by blue enamel and the main detail are the graduated split pearls. Inner Diameter...

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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Bangles

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique 15ct Gold, Edwardian Pearl Horseshoe Pendant Necklace
Antique 15ct Gold, Edwardian Pearl Horseshoe Pendant Necklace

Antique 15ct Gold, Edwardian Pearl Horseshoe Pendant Necklace

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Horseshoe Necklace 15ct Gold Tested Circa 1900 Beautiful, horseshoe shaped, pendant. Set with pretty, natural seed pearls in a 15ct gold setting. The pendant is suspende...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold

Antique 15ct Gold Stamped, Edwardian Pearl Horseshoe Bangle Bracelet
Antique 15ct Gold Stamped, Edwardian Pearl Horseshoe Bangle Bracelet

Antique 15ct Gold Stamped, Edwardian Pearl Horseshoe Bangle Bracelet

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Horseshoe Bangle 15ct Gold Tagged Circa 1900 Makers Mark M & M This Edwardian bangle is a stunning piece of antique jewellery that is sure to turn heads.

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bangles

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold

Edwardian Sterling Silver Horseshoe Pin / Brooch with Clear Stones
Edwardian Sterling Silver Horseshoe Pin / Brooch with Clear Stones

Edwardian Sterling Silver Horseshoe Pin / Brooch with Clear Stones

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Antique Edwardian sterling silver horseshoe pin/brooch Large horseshoe pin/brooch features a curved design and clear stones.

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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique French Edwardian Mellerio dits Meller Horseshoe Lucky Charm Pendant 800
Antique French Edwardian Mellerio dits Meller Horseshoe Lucky Charm Pendant 800

Antique French Edwardian Mellerio dits Meller Horseshoe Lucky Charm Pendant 800

By Mellerio

Located in PARIS, FR

Mellerio Horseshoe lucky charm pendant in silver. Lucky charm pendant in the shape of a horseshoe on a hoof, entirely made of blackened silver. This piece of jewelry is signed Meller...

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Antique 1880s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 9k gold Pearl lucky horseshoe stick pin
Antique 9k gold Pearl lucky horseshoe stick pin

Antique 9k gold Pearl lucky horseshoe stick pin

Located in NEWARK, GB

A 9ct yellow gold stick pin with a horseshoe shaped terminal set with creamy seed pearls, this is a really classic design and will add a little touch of good luck to any outfit!

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9k gold Lucky Horseshoe seal fob pendant, Bloodstone
Antique 9k gold Lucky Horseshoe seal fob pendant, Bloodstone

Antique 9k gold Lucky Horseshoe seal fob pendant, Bloodstone

Located in NEWARK, GB

Beautifully modelled as a horseshoe and hoof print with a fancy curb link design encompassing the fob in rich 9ct yellow gold, the reverse is set with a smooth polished Bloodstone cu...

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold

Antique Lucky horseshoe seal fob pendant, 9k gold, Carnelian
Antique Lucky horseshoe seal fob pendant, 9k gold, Carnelian

Antique Lucky horseshoe seal fob pendant, 9k gold, Carnelian

Located in NEWARK, GB

This antique 9ct gold seal fob is designed a little differently and is really very charming! It is designed with two adjacent lucky horseshoes with a single ball to the centre , res...

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, 9k Gold

Antique Silver and Rose Gold Bangle, Horseshoe and Riding Crop
Antique Silver and Rose Gold Bangle, Horseshoe and Riding Crop

Antique Silver and Rose Gold Bangle, Horseshoe and Riding Crop

Located in NEWARK, GB

You can't help but fall in love with this gorgeous antique, Edwardian, sterling silver and gold equestrian themed bangle.

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Bangles

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Fourteen Karat Yellow and White Gold  Large Diamond Horseshoe Stick Pin
Fourteen Karat Yellow and White Gold  Large Diamond Horseshoe Stick Pin

Fourteen Karat Yellow and White Gold Large Diamond Horseshoe Stick Pin

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H 1.8 in W 0.65 in D 0.2 in Dm 0.65 in L 1.8 in

Fourteen Karat Yellow and White Gold Large Diamond Horseshoe Stick Pin

Located in New York, NY

Vintage fourteen karat yellow and white gold large vintage stick pin A diamond horseshoe set with 11 diamonds Diamonds weighing 0.90 carats 3.5 grams total weight Slide is not gold...

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Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Edwardian 14K Gold Horse Shoe and Stirrup Charm
Edwardian 14K Gold Horse Shoe and Stirrup Charm

Edwardian 14K Gold Horse Shoe and Stirrup Charm

Located in Venice, CA

This sweet little charm from the Edwardian era showcases a horseshoe with seven nails, to represent the lucky number seven.

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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

An Edwardian Diamond and Ruby Horseshoe Brooch
An Edwardian Diamond and Ruby Horseshoe Brooch

An Edwardian Diamond and Ruby Horseshoe Brooch

Located in London, GB

An Edwardian diamond and ruby horseshoe brooch, alternately set with groups of three calibre-cut rubies, and groups of three old European cut diamonds, the rubies estimated to weigh ...

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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Horseshoe Locket in 15 Carat Yellow Gold
Edwardian Horseshoe Locket in 15 Carat Yellow Gold

Edwardian Horseshoe Locket in 15 Carat Yellow Gold

Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

The front features a detailed horseshoe on the front with a clear 15ct mark on the inside.

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Antique Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Double Horseshoe Ring in 18 Carat Gold
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Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

Complete your look with this double horseshoe ring set with ruby and diamond stones. Crafted in the Edwardian era and set in 18ct yellow gold, it looks delightful on the hand!

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Edwardian Diamond & Sapphire Platinum Double Horseshoe Ring

Located in Narberth, PA

A stunning diamond and sapphire ring from the Edwardian era! This wonderful platinum ring has a double horseshoe design that rests across the top of the piece.

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Located in Narberth, PA

An absolutely stunning diamond horseshoe pendant from the Edwardian (ca1910s) era!

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An absolutely exquisite diamond horseshoe pin from the Edwardian (ca1910) era! This wonderful and unusual piece is exceptionally large in size and made of 18kt yellow gold, topped in...

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Edwardian Ruby and Pearl Horseshoe Brooch, Circa 1909
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A timeless and pretty Edwardian Ruby and Pearl horseshoe brooch with graduated interlocking circle motifs.

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Located in Narberth, PA

A beautiful reverse carved crystal pin from the Edwardian (ca1910) era! Made of 14kt yellow gold, the pin depicts a lovely horseshoe with 7 sparkling diamonds set within it.

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Edwardian Horseshoe For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact edwardian horseshoe you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Platinum and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. If you’re looking for a edwardian horseshoe from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. For this particular piece, are consistently popular carat weights. A edwardian horseshoe from Tiffany & Co., A. J. Hedges & Co. and Cartier — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. While most can agree that any edwardian horseshoe from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 28 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for an old european cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and rose cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a edwardian horseshoe, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Edwardian Horseshoe?

The price for a edwardian horseshoe starts at $50 and tops out at $14,850 with these brooches, on average, selling for $2,935.

A Close Look at Edwardian Jewelry

Antique Edwardian jewelry is named for King Edward VII of Great Britain, who ruled from 1901 until 1910. Classic Edwardian necklaces, engagement rings, earrings and other jewelry are often overshadowed by the more popular style of the era, Art Nouveau, which is a shame. At its best, Edwardian jewelry was all about the exquisite diamond, platinum and pearl creations made by such famous names as Cartier and Boucheron.

Edward introduced incredibly formal Buckingham Palace court presentations, balls and soirées, resulting in a huge demand for diamond jewels starting with his coronation in 1902. Dozens of tiaras and formal jewels in an updated 18th-century style were purchased from French jewelers Boucheron and Chaumet and from Russia’s Fabergé. The court jewelers Asprey, Garrard, Carrington and the newly opened London branch of Cartier were all overwhelmed with orders for sumptuous diamond jewelry to be worn at the king’s elaborate coronation.

During the Edwardian era, pearls were more valuable than diamonds. The pear-shaped pearl La Peregrina, for example, belonged to some of the most fabulous and strongest women in history and bounced among royal courts in Spain, France and Russia for several centuries. So while today the scale and clarity of a diamond ring matters, back then the size and quantity of your pearls was more important a declaration of wealth. And just as Victorian notions of propriety and femininity began to change after Queen Victoria died in 1901, jewelry design also evolved but there was some overlap with late Victorian styles.

Women of the Edwardian period sported bejeweled headpieces like tiaras and bandeaus with feathered aigrettes. Another popular piece of jewelry that is said to have been directly inspired by Queen Alexandra were colliers de chien, or dog collars — today's choker necklaces — which consisted of either a ribbon decorated with a brooch, a gemstone or several strands of pearls strung closely together.

Two major jewelry houses, Cartier and Boucheron, were founded in the mid-1850s, and by the beginning of the 20th century, the wealthy considered them household names. The Cartier brand became even more desirable once the house became the official jewelry supplier to King Edward VII. Cartier took this title seriously and designed some of the most innovative jewelry of its day, since it was willing to experiment with new materials like platinum and because it was mindful of fashion trends. Filigree settings also became popular. This saw-piercing technique was decorative and at the same time created a sense of lightness.

Perhaps even more important than Cartier’s use of platinum was the founding of De Beers Consolidated Mines Limited in 1888. The discovery of new diamond mines made the stone more affordable and prompted the introduction of new gemstone cuts. It is not uncommon to see Edwardian jewels with baguette or briolette diamonds.

Find antique Edwardian rings, bracelets, watches and other jewelry on 1stDibs.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.