Horse jewelry, jewelry with a horse design, has fascinated people throughout the history of man. From the earliest of times, families and individuals would incorporate the image of a horse onto their most treasured possessions, which often included jewelry. Made from precious metals and gems such as gold, silver and diamonds, they were passed down from generation to generation…becoming valuable family 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) Strength – Horses have been asked to perform many of man’s most menial tasks. Consider the workhorses like the Clydesdale for example. They are powerful enough to pull the famous Budweiser wagons, and plow the fields as well. A piece of jewelry that incorporates the horse design will exude the strength and power of this animal. This type of gift is very popular 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”.
Do you know the main reason that people wear horse jewelry? It’s that they love this magnificent animal and want to show this love off to the world. Whether they are going to work, or to school, or shopping, or to play, they can tell the world “I love this animal”.
In our future articles on horse jewelry we will be outlining some of our TOP PICKS…items that we think are worth your consideration. If you can’t wait, please visit our blog…
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