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Antique Intaglio Horseshoe Chain ring in 18 Carat Gold; Circa 1880

Antique Intaglio Horseshoe Chain ring in 18 Carat Gold; Circa 1880

Regular price £1,345.00 GBP
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Synonymous with luck this luxurious horseshoe ring would make a perfect stacking ring to sit along with your other jewels. Dating to late 19th century era this is a particularly exquisite example!

The horseshoe often seen hanging over the entrance of a home, given to a newlywed couple, or worn as jewellery, horseshoes are thought to bring good luck and protection.

The central focus of this ring is a substantial horseshoe. Into this has been centrally placed a hand craved bloodstone. The intaglio depicts, a chapeau a martlet, encircled by a strap and buckle, containing the motto ‘Penetravi nubes‘. The Latin motto translates to ‘I have penetrated the clouds‘ and usually symbolises the wearer status as someone who rises above, sees clearly through obscurity.

Remarkably this horseshoe has been set into a graduated chain band; very rare! The links are soft and rounded making it lovely and comfortable to wear. The back of the band may have been extended historically the with the used of finer wider links.

This is an amazing antique jewel which would make a perfect addition to anyones collection. Packed with signs and symbols of luck, this is would be an amazing addition to any jewellery lovers collection!


DETAILS:

ERA: Victorian era.

MEASUREMENTS: Finger size S (UK/AU) or 9.25 (US)

WEIGHT: 10.3 grams approximately

BLOODSTONE: approximately 8 X 9mm

HALLMARKS: unhallmarked 18 carat gold

CONDITION: This is in remarkable condition for a ring of this age. There is only a fine patina of wear to the gold or bloodstone.

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