Victorian, 15ct Gold, Turquoise and Seed Pearl Double Horse shoe Ring, Hallmarked Chester, 1880

This is an absolutely stunning, antique, double horse shoe ring, hallmarked for 15ct Gold, Chester, and the year 1880.

Crafted in 15ct gold, this very sweet Victorian ring has a sturdy band topped with two, interlocking horse shoes; one set with 7 blue turquoise cabochons, and one set with 7 seed pearls.  Stunning detail is engraved down the entirety of the band, giving it a unique and antique delicacy.

Despite its age, this ring remains in spectacular antique condition. It sits well, flat on the finger, and is clean and ready to wear.

This ring is a, UK size O (USA size 7 1/2). It  weighs 2.14g

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It is believed that horse shoes were first used as good luck symbols from the 9th century AD although some earlier examples have been discovered in tombs. They were very popular in Victorian times, and were frequently found on jewellery items and trinkets. Jewellery with interlocking horse shoes such as this ring, was often given as love tokens.