Victorian Pearl & Coral Lucky Horseshoe Brooch amber wavy engine turned lines

wavy engine turned lines

L - “you should stop instantly”

The mount features glorious scrollwork to the shoulders and gallery

This charm is crafted in solid sterling silver

Victorian Pearl & Coral Lucky Horseshoe Brooch amber wavy engine turned linesDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A beautiful Victorian horseshoe brooch set with two rows of gemstones: coral outer and pearl inner. It dates from the late 19th Century, circa 1880, crafted in 18 karat gold throughout. Horseshoes are a symbol of luck and protection, and when there was an increase in superstition in the Victorian era, they shot up in popularity. It was thought that the horseshoe needed to be worn facing upward, or the good luck might pour out.