This antique 15ct gold horseshoe ring has such beautiful detailing. The horseshoe itself is set with nine pearls and three small diamonds nestled between the largest pearls.
 
The ring can be worn with the horseshoe either pointing upwards or downwards. The well known good luck symbol is said to 'hold' the good luck inside the horseshoe when you wear it pointing upwards. When worn pointing downwards it is said to shower the wear in good luck. 
 
The ring is made of 15ct gold, a gold carat that is no longer used today. 15ct gold ceased being used in 1932. The ring has British a 15ct gold mark inside the shank. It's hard to date the ring exactly without being further marks but it pre-dates 1932 as it is made of 15ct gold. We think given its style and materials that it's likely late Victorian in age.
 
Ring size - approx a UK P / approx a US 7.75 (we have included photos of it on a ring mandrel so you can see how the horseshoe section sits on the ring mandrel compared to the size measurements)
 
The ring weighs approx 2.6g and the horseshoe measures approx 14.8mm by 13.7mm. The ring shank is approx 1.7mm wide.
 
Condition - The ring is in good antique condition but does show signs of age and wear as you'd expect with a ring that's over 100 years old. There is surface wear to the gold in places, including some dark marks to the gold. The pearls and diamonds do also show signs of age and wear. This ring must not come into contact with liquids and care needs to be taken when worn. Please see photos
 
*Please note the box and ring mandrel pictured are not included in the sale but the ring will be shipped in a new presentation box and pouch*
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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