What in the World is Horse Jewelry Anyway?

Jewelry with horses on it, otherwise known as horse jewelry, has fascinated people throughout the ages. Dating back to the most ancient of times, families and individuals would often incorporate the images of a horse on their most treasures possessions…including their jewelry. It was usually made from the most precious of metals and gems, such as silver, gold and of course, diamonds. Passed down from generation to generation, they were to become valuable keepsakes.

Where did this desire to put a “mere animal” on a beautiful piece of jewelry come from? Just think of the horse…it’s not too hard to imagine. The horse is an animal with a number of desirable traits…traits that we all hope we possess in our own character. What are these traits? They are:

1) Horses are Strong. Throughout the ages horses have been asked to perform many of man’s most menial tasks. We need to think no further than the noble Clydesdale. It can spend all day plowing the fields, and then find time to pull the famous Budweiser Wagon. Any jewelry that incorporates the design of the horse will exude the shear power and strength of this wonderful animal. This form of jewelry is a very popular gift item amongst men.

2) Grace – When one thinks of grace, the horse often comes to mind. When you watch them gallop along a beautiful meadow you cannot help but think of grace. Every muscle and tissue of their being seems focused on pulling this magnificent animal across the field. Beautifully streamlined, these creatures are the heart’s desire of many a young girl. A special marriage is made when you add diamonds into the mix. A diamond, known for it’s elegance and class, is one that marries perfectly with equestrian design.

3) The Nobility of the Horse. Years ago, during the Middle Ages, knights would often deck themselves out in full battle armor and ride along on their horses. What emblem was etched into their shields? The emblem of a horse of course. How did the peasants get around? By foot…no horse…no armor…and no shield (let alone one with a horse design). If we fast forward to our world today we see that people of high-ranking are often honored with horse jewelry (such as gold brooches and medallions). Rings are another example of jewelry that is often awarded to others as a sign of their “high social class” or “nobility”.

We have left til now the main reason that people wear horse jewelry. Do you know what it is? It’s because they love this magnificent animal. Sure, like you and I, they have to go to work or school, shop or play, but that doesn’t mean that they can’t display their love of horses to the world.

In future articles we will be detailing some of the finer examples of horse jewelry, and we hope you will join us. If you find that you “just can’t wait” for these items, please visit us on our blog.

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