Victorian Boxed Diamond Horseshoe Bar Brooch gemstone It amazes me

It amazes me

The handle is topped with a spring loaded pair of glasses (aka lorgnette)

with little dreamy pearls that rest in the centre of each one

750 for 18k gold

Long before the Romans adopted and renamed him

Victorian Boxed Diamond Horseshoe Bar Brooch gemstone It amazes meDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 This charming Victorian bar brooch features a lucky horseshoe to the centre. Its set with just under 1 carat of chunky and sparkly old cut diamonds, slightly graduating in size and arranged along the curved shoe. Horseshoes have long been associated with good luck, and has become popular symbol to provide protection. Many believe that to hang a horseshoe with the ends pointing upward, acts as a storage container for any good