Large Silver Victorian Horseshoe Brooch, c. 1880 amethyst jewelry to be honest

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personal fulfillment

causing her to shiver a bit

in lieu of a cufflink

It was the 1890’s after all

Large Silver Victorian Horseshoe Brooch, c. 1880 amethyst jewelry to be honestIf you lived in Victorian England, horses wouldnt have been merely a passion or a hobby, but rather a way of life, a fact of daily existence. Whether it was travel, work or play, horses were there for you to see you through. So, its no wonder that the horseshoe was one of the Victorians favorite motifs! This silver horseshoe brooch is quintessentially English. With its wonderful detail and large size, its quite a beauty and I was certainly happy to