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Victorian Old Mine Diamond Horseshoe Brooch
Victorian Old Mine Diamond Horseshoe Brooch

Victorian Old Mine Diamond Horseshoe Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Victorian Old Mine Diamond Horseshoe Brooch A horseshoe shaped brooch set with old mine cut

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Edwardian Old Mine Diamond Horseshoe Brooch Pin 18k Gold & Platinum
Edwardian Old Mine Diamond Horseshoe Brooch Pin 18k Gold & Platinum

Edwardian Old Mine Diamond Horseshoe Brooch Pin 18k Gold & Platinum

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Located in East Brunswick, NJ

Old Mine Diamond Horseshoe Brooch Pin 18K Gold Platinum Edwardian This gorgeous Edwardian circa

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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

2.00 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum over Gold Horseshoe Brooch
2.00 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum over Gold Horseshoe Brooch

2.00 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum over Gold Horseshoe Brooch

Located in Chevy Chase, MD

A beautifully symmetrical Diamond horseshoe brooch! The horseshoe is set with 37 old European

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Early 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Victorian 18 Karat and Platinum 6.0 Carats Old Mine Cut Diamond Large Horseshoe
Victorian 18 Karat and Platinum 6.0 Carats Old Mine Cut Diamond Large Horseshoe

Victorian 18 Karat and Platinum 6.0 Carats Old Mine Cut Diamond Large Horseshoe

Located in New York, NY

Late Victorian 6.0 Carat Diamond Horseshoe on a Victorian 15k Yellow Gold long chain c.1880s Old

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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Belle Époque Platinum Diamond Horseshoe Brooch
Belle Époque Platinum Diamond Horseshoe Brooch

Belle Époque Platinum Diamond Horseshoe Brooch

Located in Braintree, GB

A finely crafted Belle Époque diamond brooch designed in the form of an open horseshoe, delicately

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Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Horseshoe Brooch
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Horseshoe Brooch

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Horseshoe Brooch

Located in London, GB

Here we have a classically styled horseshoe brooch taken from the Victorian era. The motif has been

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Sapphire Diamond Gold Horseshoe Stick Pin
Antique Sapphire Diamond Gold Horseshoe Stick Pin

Antique Sapphire Diamond Gold Horseshoe Stick Pin

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1890 An antique gold stickpin in the form of a horseshoe (a good luck symbol) is embellished

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Antique Victorian Diamond Horseshoe 18ct Gold Ring
Antique Victorian Diamond Horseshoe 18ct Gold Ring

Antique Victorian Diamond Horseshoe 18ct Gold Ring

Located in London, GB

Introducing our Antique Victorian Diamond Horseshoe 18ct Gold Ring. This unique ring features a

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Ruby and Old Cut Diamond 9K Rose Gold & 15K Yellow Gold Horseshoe Bar Brooch
Ruby and Old Cut Diamond 9K Rose Gold & 15K Yellow Gold Horseshoe Bar Brooch

Ruby and Old Cut Diamond 9K Rose Gold & 15K Yellow Gold Horseshoe Bar Brooch

Located in London, GB

Introducing an elegant antique bar brooch from the 1920's, showcasing a delicate, lucky horseshoe

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Vintage 1920s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1880s Diamond Horseshoe Russian Gold Bangle Bracelet
Antique 1880s Diamond Horseshoe Russian Gold Bangle Bracelet

Antique 1880s Diamond Horseshoe Russian Gold Bangle Bracelet

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique 14k gold russian bracelet in horseshoe style centered with 1 old mine cut diamond with

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Antique 1860s Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique 1.00 GH SI Oldmine Cut Diamond Horseshoe Pendant
Antique 1.00 GH SI Oldmine Cut Diamond Horseshoe Pendant

Antique 1.00 GH SI Oldmine Cut Diamond Horseshoe Pendant

Located in EINDHOVEN, NB

curve of the horseshoe is pavé-set with a harmonious row of Old Mine Cut diamonds totaling approximately

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Antique 19th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Victorian Diamond Horseshoe and Retractable Pencil Pendant
Victorian Diamond Horseshoe and Retractable Pencil Pendant

Victorian Diamond Horseshoe and Retractable Pencil Pendant

Located in Narberth, PA

14kt rose and is rather substantial in length, adorning a diamond lined horseshoe across the front

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, 14k 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

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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Victorian Diamond and Natural Ruby Horseshoe Bangle Bracelet
Victorian Diamond and Natural Ruby Horseshoe Bangle Bracelet

Victorian Diamond and Natural Ruby Horseshoe Bangle Bracelet

Located in Narberth, PA

An incredible gemstone horseshoe bracelet from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Most likely French in

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Antique 1880s French Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Emerald and Diamond Horseshoe Earrings
Victorian Emerald and Diamond Horseshoe Earrings

Victorian Emerald and Diamond Horseshoe Earrings

Located in London, GB

crafted in 18ct yellow gold and feature a central Colombian emerald surrounded by a horseshoe of old cut

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Antique 19th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

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

large horseshoe motif with old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.25 total carats set in

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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian Diamond Pearl Horseshoe Lucky Brooch Yellow Gold 20th Century
Antique Edwardian Diamond Pearl Horseshoe Lucky Brooch Yellow Gold 20th Century

Antique Edwardian Diamond Pearl Horseshoe Lucky Brooch Yellow Gold 20th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

A Lucky Treasure: Edwardian Horseshoe Brooch in Gold, Diamonds and Pearls, England, circa 1900. A

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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Seed Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Horseshoe Bar Brooch
Antique Victorian Seed Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Horseshoe Bar Brooch

Antique Victorian Seed Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Horseshoe Bar Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

horseshoe brooch with pearls has been crafted in 9k yellow gold with a silver setting. The cylindrical 9k

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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow 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

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Victorian Enamel Pansy Clover Flower OMC Diamond Pendant Necklace Horseshoe Gold
Victorian Enamel Pansy Clover Flower OMC Diamond Pendant Necklace Horseshoe Gold

Victorian Enamel Pansy Clover Flower OMC Diamond Pendant Necklace Horseshoe Gold

Located in New York, NY

THIS IS A GORGEOUS VICTORIAN - ART NOUVEAU PENDANT NECKLACE IN THE FORM OF A HORSESHOE ADORNED

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian 15 Karat Gold and Platinum and 5.0 Carat Diamond Horseshoe Necklace
Victorian 15 Karat Gold and Platinum and 5.0 Carat Diamond Horseshoe Necklace

Victorian 15 Karat Gold and Platinum and 5.0 Carat Diamond Horseshoe Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Victorian 15k Yellow Gold and Platinum and 5.0cts Old Mine Cut Diamond Horseshoe Necklace c.1880s

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold, Platinum, Gold

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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

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Located in Brambleton, US

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

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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

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Located in Brambleton, US

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

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Gold Ruby and Diamond Horseshoe Bangle, circa 1910
Antique Gold Ruby and Diamond Horseshoe Bangle, circa 1910

Antique Gold Ruby and Diamond Horseshoe Bangle, circa 1910

Located in Preston, Lancashire

diameter is 5.8 x 5.2 cm Weight: 13.1 grams Diamonds: Old European cut good quality stones totalling approx

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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Victorian Old Cut Diamond Horseshoe Crescent Brooch
Victorian Old Cut Diamond Horseshoe Crescent Brooch

Victorian Old Cut Diamond Horseshoe Crescent Brooch

Located in London, GB

bright white old mine cut diamonds, meticulously set along the sweeping curve with a centralised wrap

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage Estate 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Horseshoe Pendant
Vintage Estate 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Horseshoe Pendant

Vintage Estate 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Horseshoe Pendant

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Horseshoe Pendant. This gorgeous art deco

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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

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

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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

English Antique Gold, Cabochon Turquoise, and Old Cut Diamond Horseshoe Brooch
English Antique Gold, Cabochon Turquoise, and Old Cut Diamond Horseshoe Brooch

English Antique Gold, Cabochon Turquoise, and Old Cut Diamond Horseshoe Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A Victorian diamond and turquoise horseshoe brooch set with graduated and alternating old mine cut

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond and Ruby Horseshoe Ring
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond and Ruby Horseshoe Ring

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond and Ruby Horseshoe Ring

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond and Ruby Horseshoe Ring. This

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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Old Mine Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Horseshoe Pin
Antique Victorian 18K Gold Old Mine Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Horseshoe Pin

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Old Mine Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Horseshoe Pin

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Gold Old Mine Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Horseshoe Pin. This

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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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

: Natural Rubies, .20ct total weight, Red Diamonds: Natural, Old Mine Brilliant, .15ct total weight , G-H

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1990s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Horseshoe Stick Pin
Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Horseshoe Stick Pin

Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Horseshoe Stick Pin

Located in Great Neck, NY

Gorgeous Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Old Mine Cut Horseshoe Stick Pin. This classic horseshoe

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Edwardian Diamond Horseshoe Brooch
Edwardian Diamond Horseshoe Brooch

Edwardian Diamond Horseshoe Brooch

Located in London, GB

been crafted from 18ct yellow gold into the shape of a horseshoe. The main open frame plays host to an

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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Horseshoe Pin
Art Deco Diamond Horseshoe Pin

Art Deco Diamond Horseshoe Pin

Located in Towson, MD

One 14 karat yellow gold and platinum estate horseshoe design pin set with thirty-two Old Mine cut

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian 14k Diamond Horseshoe Pendant
Victorian 14k Diamond Horseshoe Pendant

Victorian 14k Diamond Horseshoe Pendant

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H 1.25 in W 1.25 in L 18 in

Victorian 14k Diamond Horseshoe Pendant

Located in Narberth, PA

An absolutely fantastic horseshoe pendant necklace from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 14k

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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

This antique diamond horseshoe brooch is a beautifully preserved example of early twentieth-century

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Horseshoe Brooch
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Horseshoe Brooch

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Horseshoe Brooch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Art Deco Diamond Platinum Horseshoe Brooch. Featuring 25 old European cut diamonds with a total

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Diamond Gold Horseshoe Convertible Pendant Brooch
Antique Diamond Gold Horseshoe Convertible Pendant Brooch

Antique Diamond Gold Horseshoe Convertible Pendant Brooch

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1890 This Victorian era horseshoe shaped pendant / brooch is crafted in matte 14K yellow gold

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Victorian 1890s Diamond Horseshoe Silver Gold Brooch
Victorian 1890s Diamond Horseshoe Silver Gold Brooch

Victorian 1890s Diamond Horseshoe Silver Gold Brooch

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Victorian 1890s horseshoe diamond brooch. The design features twenty-one old mine-cut diamonds

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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver

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

Victorian 1.65 Carat Diamond Horseshoe Gold Ring
Victorian 1.65 Carat Diamond Horseshoe Gold Ring

Victorian 1.65 Carat Diamond Horseshoe Gold Ring

Located in Napoli, NA

This unique Victorian cluster ring is set with one Sparkling bigger Old Mine cut Diamond in the

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Antique 1890s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Edwardian Large 3.00 Total Carat Diamond Horseshoe Pendant
Edwardian Large 3.00 Total Carat Diamond Horseshoe Pendant

Edwardian Large 3.00 Total Carat Diamond Horseshoe Pendant

Located in Narberth, PA

An absolutely stunning diamond horseshoe pendant from the Edwardian (ca1910s) era! Crafted in 14kt

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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Victorian Gold, Ruby, Diamond, and Spinel Horseshoe Brooch
Victorian Gold, Ruby, Diamond, and Spinel Horseshoe Brooch

Victorian Gold, Ruby, Diamond, and Spinel Horseshoe Brooch

Located in New York, NY

An antique gold brooch in the form of a horseshoe embellished with a central spinel, rubies, and

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Antique 1870s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Spinel, 15k Gold

Antique 1.86Ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Horseshoe Brooch
Antique 1.86Ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Horseshoe Brooch

Antique 1.86Ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Horseshoe Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.86 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold horseshoe

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Victorian 0.45 Carat Diamond Horseshoe Stick Pin, circa 1880s
Victorian 0.45 Carat Diamond Horseshoe Stick Pin, circa 1880s

Victorian 0.45 Carat Diamond Horseshoe Stick Pin, circa 1880s

Located in London, GB

A delicate horseshoe sparkles with diamonds in this Victorian stick pin brooch. Nine old cut

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Antique Early 1800s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian 14k/Sterling Silver Diamond and Ruby Double Horseshoe Ring
Victorian 14k/Sterling Silver Diamond and Ruby Double Horseshoe Ring

Victorian 14k/Sterling Silver Diamond and Ruby Double Horseshoe Ring

Located in Narberth, PA

bead-set old European cut diamonds. A small round-cut ruby is nestled between each of the horseshoes

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Antique 1880s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Horseshoe Conversion Necklace
Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Horseshoe Conversion Necklace

Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Horseshoe Conversion Necklace

Located in McLeansville, NC

features a horseshoe motif with alternating ruby and old European cut diamonds suspended from a 14 karat

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Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian 2.00 Total Carat Diamond Double Horseshoe and Nail Pendant Necklace
Victorian 2.00 Total Carat Diamond Double Horseshoe and Nail Pendant Necklace

Victorian 2.00 Total Carat Diamond Double Horseshoe and Nail Pendant Necklace

Located in Narberth, PA

An absolutely stunning diamond horseshoe pendant necklace from the early Victorian (ca1850s) era

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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Horseshoe Conversion Ring Diamond 10 Karat Gold Fine Jewelry
Antique Victorian Horseshoe Conversion Ring Diamond 10 Karat Gold Fine Jewelry

Antique Victorian Horseshoe Conversion Ring Diamond 10 Karat Gold Fine Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

subtle shimmer. The horseshoe is a universal motif for good luck and protection. The 25 old mine cut

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond And Silver Upon Gold Triple Horseshoe Arrow Brooch, 4.00 Carat
Victorian Diamond And Silver Upon Gold Triple Horseshoe Arrow Brooch, 4.00 Carat

Victorian Diamond And Silver Upon Gold Triple Horseshoe Arrow Brooch, 4.00 Carat

Located in London, GB

A Victorian diamond triple horseshoe and arrow brooch, with the three horseshoes, the arrow point

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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Victorian Diamond 14 Karat Gold Double Horseshoe Locket Pendant circa 1880
Victorian Diamond 14 Karat Gold Double Horseshoe Locket Pendant circa 1880

Victorian Diamond 14 Karat Gold Double Horseshoe Locket Pendant circa 1880

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a large circular pendant featuring two overlapping horseshoes Bead set with old mine

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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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

Early Victorian 2.00 Total Carat Diamond and Natural Pearl Horseshoe Pin
Early Victorian 2.00 Total Carat Diamond and Natural Pearl Horseshoe Pin

Early Victorian 2.00 Total Carat Diamond and Natural Pearl Horseshoe Pin

Located in Narberth, PA

horseshoe are sparkling old Mine Cut diamonds and lustrous natural pearls. Collectively, the diamonds have a

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Antique 1850s Early Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

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. This

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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian 2.10 Carat Ruby Diamond 15 Karat Gold Horseshoe Cluster Ring
Victorian 2.10 Carat Ruby Diamond 15 Karat Gold Horseshoe Cluster Ring

Victorian 2.10 Carat Ruby Diamond 15 Karat Gold Horseshoe Cluster Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

-light in color Surrounded by a horseshoe of old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.00 carat

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow 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

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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

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

Victorian French 0.90 Total Carat Diamond Horseshoe and Nail Bangle Bracelet
Victorian French 0.90 Total Carat Diamond Horseshoe and Nail Bangle Bracelet

Victorian French 0.90 Total Carat Diamond Horseshoe and Nail Bangle Bracelet

Located in Narberth, PA

" that form the lovely rose gold band and the bracelet. The horseshoe is adorned with 5 sparkling old

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Antique 1880s French Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

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

riding crop and horseshoe encrusted with twelve white diamonds all modelled in 18 karat yellow gold. We

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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian 0.50 Carat Diamond Silver-Topped 18 Karat Gold Horseshoe Charm Pendant
Victorian 0.50 Carat Diamond Silver-Topped 18 Karat Gold Horseshoe Charm Pendant

Victorian 0.50 Carat Diamond Silver-Topped 18 Karat Gold Horseshoe Charm Pendant

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Charm is designed as a silver-topped horseshoe Comprised of prong set old mine cut diamonds

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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Charm Bracelets

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian 1.00 Total Carat Diamond Horseshoe Bangle Bracelet
Victorian 1.00 Total Carat Diamond Horseshoe Bangle Bracelet

Victorian 1.00 Total Carat Diamond Horseshoe Bangle Bracelet

Located in Narberth, PA

than the rest, and adorning the front is a fantastic raised horseshoe lined with old Rose Cut diamonds

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Antique 1880s Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold

Antique Art Deco 18k White Gold Diamond Horseshoe Lucky Milgrain Charm Stick Pin
Antique Art Deco 18k White Gold Diamond Horseshoe Lucky Milgrain Charm Stick Pin

Antique Art Deco 18k White Gold Diamond Horseshoe Lucky Milgrain Charm Stick Pin

Located in Montclair, NJ

–Stone(s)– (11) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European Cut - Bead Set - G-I Color - VS2-SI Clarity

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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Brooch Collection Set 6 Matching Box Unisex, 1910
Brooch Collection Set 6 Matching Box Unisex, 1910

Brooch Collection Set 6 Matching Box Unisex, 1910

Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv

. The set comprises: 1 Art Deco Rose cut Diamonds brooch. 2 Yellow Gold Rubies Horseshoe brooch. 3 Old

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Antique Victorian 2ct Diamond Horseshoe Pendant 14k Gold Platinum Old Mine
Antique Victorian 2ct Diamond Horseshoe Pendant 14k Gold Platinum Old Mine

Antique Victorian 2ct Diamond Horseshoe Pendant 14k Gold Platinum Old Mine

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed antique Victorian horseshoe pendant crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and platinum

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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

Antique Fancy Cut Garnet and Old Mine Cut Diamond Horseshoe Rose Gold Band Ring
Antique Fancy Cut Garnet and Old Mine Cut Diamond Horseshoe Rose Gold Band Ring

Antique Fancy Cut Garnet and Old Mine Cut Diamond Horseshoe Rose Gold Band Ring

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Ring size: 9.25 Gorgeous antique garnet and diamond horseshoe band ring with scroll detail in 14

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose 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

Victorian 18K Gold Diamond and Ruby Horseshoe Pendant
Victorian 18K Gold Diamond and Ruby Horseshoe Pendant

Victorian 18K Gold Diamond and Ruby Horseshoe Pendant

Located in Venice, CA

This 18k gold horseshoe pendant is sure to bring you luck! It is well rendered in 18k gold

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Era Horseshoe Gemstone Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Victorian Era Horseshoe Gemstone Ring 14K Yellow Gold

Victorian Era Horseshoe Gemstone Ring 14K Yellow Gold

Located in Montgomery, AL

: 2mm Finger Size: 4 1/2 Sizable Upon Request Accent by the following gemstones 2 - Old Mine Cut Blue

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond and 9 Carat Gold Horseshoe and Hammer Brooch
Art Deco Diamond and 9 Carat Gold Horseshoe and Hammer Brooch

Art Deco Diamond and 9 Carat Gold Horseshoe and Hammer Brooch

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This gorgeous brooch has an old mine cut diamond encrusted horseshoe and it is resting upon a

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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

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

calibre-cut rubies and glittering old-cut diamonds set in a yellow gold frame in the shape of a horseshoe

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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Victorian Diamond Horseshoe Pendant Necklace
Antique Victorian Diamond Horseshoe Pendant Necklace

Antique Victorian Diamond Horseshoe Pendant Necklace

Located in Sale, Cheshire

An especially lovely antique horseshoe pendant set with 13 graduated old mine cut diamonds. The

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Old Horseshoes For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of old horseshoes available on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century, has proven very popular over the years. Pieces in our collection of old horseshoes made by Victorian jewelers — as well as those associated with Edwardian — are very popular. Tiffany & Co. each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. There are many old mine cut and old european cut old horseshoes for sale. Most of our old horseshoes for sale are for women, but there are 19 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Old Horseshoes?

Prices for old horseshoes start at $695 and top out at $38,000 with these brooches, on average, selling for $3,470.

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.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.