This 'lucky nail' brooch is made from 14k yellow gold with a platinum front. The nail is set with a cushion-cut ruby and a row of rose-cut diamonds.
Equestrian lucky jewels that depicted horseshoes, horseshoe nails, or a combination of these symbols were worn quite often in the late 19th and early 20th Century. These jewels were not only a beautiful fashion statement but also served as a lucky token.
If desired, this brooch could be converted into a pendant for a small fee.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Size: 35 x 5 mm.
Weight: 2.05 grams
Age: Early 20th Century, Art Deco era, circa 1920s.
Material: Marked '585' for 14k gold: acid tested as 14k gold and platinum.
Condition: In great antique condition with only minor wear, consistent with age.
Please note that the antique box is for display purposes. This shop is based in the EU. Although antiques are exempt from taxes in most countries, buyers from outside the EU might be subject to import duties.