HUMANS HAVE CARRIED and worn lucky charms forever. Although the 19th and 20th centuries were thought to be ages of reason and science (and definitely not superstition) people still kept horseshoes close, just in case. Iron was believed to guard against trouble, so full-size shoes were nailed above doorways. The crescent shape also reached back to much older, pre-Christian lunar goddesses of protection. Here, nicolo onyx is employed cameo-style to convey the details of the horseshoe and hoof.
MATERIALS: 10k gold (tests), onyx, new 14k gold chain
AGE: c. 1880
CONDITION: Very good
SIZE: 3/4" length including the bale, 1/2" width, 18" chain