Horseshoe Charm | 14k Gold Charm pearl earrings Venus is portrayed at her

Venus is portrayed at her birth emerging fully grown and nude from a giant scallop shell

The brooch dates to the late Victorian era (circa 1880)

but acid test for 14k gold

and wisdom often found in antique jewelry

The face of the ring measures a dramatic 1 inch from top to bottom by 0

Horseshoe Charm | 14k Gold Charm pearl earrings Venus is portrayed at herThe horseshoe is one of the most prominent symbols of luck in the world. Its popularity as lucky emblems dates back centuries, when horseshoes were supposedly used to fend off evil spirits. This golden horseshoe with tiny half pearl accents was originally an antique 14k gold stick pin (circa 1890 1910) transformed with the addition of a gold jump ring bail. The pendant measures 0. 85 inches tall by 0. 6 inches wide. Materials: Gold.