HUMANS HAVE CARRIED and worn lucky charms forever. Although the 19th and 20th centuries were thought to be ages of reason and science (and definitely not superstition) people still kept horseshoes close, just in case. Iron was believed to guard against trouble, so full-size shoes were nailed above doorways. The crescent shape also reached back to much older, pre-Christian lunar goddesses of protection. Here, the lucky number 7 is used to amplify the good fortune. Seven rose cut diamonds line up within the shoe.
MATERIALS: 14k gold (tests), silver, 7 rose cut diamonds (1.5-2mm), new 14k gold chain
AGE: c. 1870
CONDITION: Very good - probably converted from a stickpin into a pendant
SIZE: 5/8" length including the bale, 3/8" width, 18" chain