Edwardian Small 9ct Gold Pearl and Angel Skin Coral Horseshoe Tie Pin feed-gender-unisex Ancient Romans believed it held

Ancient Romans believed it held protective powers for children

so the gold setting makes this special

8 sapphires are set around a cluster of white and sparkling diamonds

At the bottom is a plain bloodstone which could be engraved

and this brooch looks very smart on

Edwardian Small 9ct Gold Pearl and Angel Skin Coral Horseshoe Tie Pin feed-gender-unisex Ancient Romans believed it heldThe horseshoe is a symbol of good luck and protection from evil, which became popular around 1880 due to an increase in superstition. The story comes from the European fairytale of the blacksmith and his dealings with the devil. The smith makes a pact with a malevolent being (commonly the devil or death) selling his soul for power, then tricks the devil out of his prize. As a blacksmith was considered a 'lucky trade', the horseshoe became the ultimate