Victorian Ruby, Sapphire & Diamond Horseshoe Pendant chalcedony each pear-shaped drop is studded

each pear-shaped drop is studded with Persian turquoise cabochons all around

There's contention over the origins of the name

fine striped engraving to the gold base realistically simulates the texture of a real snail shell

) dating from the late 19th Century

Victorian Ruby, Sapphire & Diamond Horseshoe Pendant chalcedony each pear-shaped drop is studdedDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 Glorious late Victorian horseshoe pendant set with cushion cut rubies, sapphires, and diamonds. It's hand made, set with bright and lively stones, and crafted in 15 karat gold with silver claw settings. The horseshoe has long been associated with luck, but the "correct" orientation (n or u) remains up for debate one school of thought boils it down to the perceived density of luck. If luck is considered more dense than air,