What drives people to collect vintage horse jewelry? I think the answer to that question can be answered by looking at the quote from F. Scott Fitzgerald, above.  Even though Fitzgerald wrote in the 1920′s – nearly a hundred years ago! – we still find great value, beauty and meaning in his work.  In fact, with time, it seems as if we become better able to appreciate the artistry of generations before.  This is true in literature, and this is true with jewelry.

Collecting Vintage Horse Jewelry

There are many types of vintage horse jewelry out there.  Some collectors specialize in a specific era. They like Edwardian horse jewelry, for example, or Art Noveau horse jewerly. (And of course, with a Fitzgerald quote, we can’t ignore Art Deco horse jewelry!)

That is one way to collect horse jewelry.  Your collection will represent an era in time. Another way to collect vintage horse jewelry is by designer.  We have customers who collect Tiffany horse jewelry, Hermes horse jewelry, and other fine estate horse jewelry pieces.

What’s the best way to collect vintage horse jewelry? We think by choosing the pieces of horse jewelry that make your heart sing with delight!

Charm jewelry continues to be one of the hottest jewelry trends – especially gold charm jewelry – so what could be better for your sweetheart than gold horse charm jewelry? What makes charm jewelry a great gift choice for Valentine’s Day is that there are so many different charms, each unique, that you can pick the perfect one for your sweetheart. Choose a charm that’s meaningful or relevant to the two of you: a gold horse trailer charm to commemorate all the miles you’ve traveled, a gold tall boot charm for great times in the show ring, even a gold brush charm for all the companionable hours you’ve spent brushing the horses down after a great ride!

Here’s a helpful Valentine’s Shopping Hint: If you’re looking for gold horse charm jewelry to add to your sweetheart’s existing charm bracelet, take a moment to discover what type of charm bracelet she actually has.  There are two primary styles.

Traditional charm bracelets feature charms that are attached by a tiny loop at the top of the charm (like the gold brush charm in the picture.)  Then there are the Pandora and similar style bracelets, which feature bead-style charms like these: Exclusive Equestrian Theme Pandora Style Bead Charms.  The two types of charms are NOT interchangeable!

The Equestrian Theme Bead Charms are available in over a dozen distinctive designs. These charms are a great way to add equestrian flair to your sweetie’s Pandora-style charm bracelet  They work beautifully with colorful bead charms, adding elegance and flair.  There are horse head charms, fox head charms, and even hay bale charms

Remember: romance is all about showing someone else how much you care and think about them!

This winter, we’ve been seeing two strong fashion trends continue: silver reigns supreme this season – great news for lovers of silver horse jewelry! – and charm bracelets are hot, hot, hot!

What happens when you combine the two trends in one great piece of fine horse jewelry? Check out The Ultimate Rider’s Charm Bracelet.  This is one spectacular piece of silver horse jewelry.  There are nine rider-themed charms dangling from this super chunky sterling silver toggle bracelet.  Each charm is exquisitely detailed. There’s a horse shoe, a riding boot, a riding cap, a glove, a horse head, a blue ribbon (my favorite!), a four leaf clover, a riding boot, and a dog charm – choose your favorite breed! This is a big look, perfect for the horse lover who enjoys dynamic, dramatic jewelry.

Here’s a neat idea for all you fans of silver horse charm jewelry: each of the charms you see on this bracelet is available individually – they make fabulous pendants and great gifts!

Silver horse charm bracelets can be very romantic.  We love the soft, feminine look of this Lucky Celtic Horse Bracelet.  Faceted pale green, pale lavender and plum beads are paired with a silver celtic horse charm and a lucky four leaf clover charm. Add color and elegance to any outfit! Great for the bohemian spirit.

Pandora Style Equestrian Beads

There’s no denying that Pandora has driven the charm bracelet trend in a new and exciting direction.  Bead style charms are incredibly popular. Finding the perfect bead charm to represent significant moments in your life has become a passion for many.

Now there are Pandora Style Equestrian Themed Bead Charms available! These bead charms are compatible with Pandora or similar screw-type bracelets. They’re perfect for the horse lover: bead charms are available in horse head, riding boot, hay bales and more in both silver and gold!

Check out this sterling silver greyhound and horseshoe pin. This is a great piece of antique horse jewelry.  It’s fashioned in the Art Deco style – a time when greyhounds became fashion icons! – and is exquisitely detailed.  We’ve enlarged the picture a little bit so you can see the ornate markings on the horseshoes and the detailed greyhound.  The pin is 1 3/4″ long and 1″ wide – it looks great on jacket lapels!

Here’s another great piece of antique horse jewelry. (Curious about how to find great antique horse jewelry? Collectors often check estate sales, auctions, and of course, online jewelery stores to find their treasures!) This Art Deco Sterling Silver Happy Horse and Hound pin is full of a vibrant, dynamic energy that makes it fun to wear.  Look at the flowing mane, streaming tail, and flying hooves. Can’t you just picture this noble steed flying over the landscape, running as fast as he can go? (Maybe there’s somebody standing at the fence with carrots in their pocket…)  The dog is just as happy, running alongside as fast as he can.  What great friendships happen in the barnyard.

Are you searching for a perfect piece of jewelry for the polo player? This Vintage Sterling Silver Hackney Horse pin is a great choice.  It’s exquisitely detailed, a perfect portrayal of the restrained energy and elegance that is a polo pony.  Behind the pony, a sterling silver polo mallet. This is a great piece of vintage horse jewelry that will be appreciated by any polo player!

Don’t leave your holiday romance to chance! Diamond horse jewelry is sure to delight and dazzle your sweetheart.  Let her know how special she is to you with a great piece of diamond horse jewelry.

This 14K White and Yellow Gold “Leather Reins” bangle bracelet is one of this season’s best pieces. Two tones of gold – white gold and yellow gold – are used to create the look of braided leather reins. 1.65 cwt of diamonds decorate the laces. It’s a stunning piece, with classic style and effortless glamor. A hidden clasp keeps this bangle safely and securely on the wrist.  Over half an inch wide, and made right here in the USA.

Here’s a beautiful 14K Gold and Diamond Horse and Foal pendant. It’s a delicate, graceful piece of fine horse jewelry. Just over an inch square, it contains .75 cwt of diamonds.

This is a pendant that can be worn everyday, everywhere – which is great, because she’ll never want to take it off!  It’s beautiful and brilliant, perfect for the woman who is passionate about her horses.

Moms love this pendant.  Whether you’re shopping for your Mom or the mother of your kids, the horse and foal design will surely make her smile.

The 14K Gold Diamond Horseshoe Ring is a classic, essential piece of equestrian jewelry. This one features .22 cwt in diamonds, making it a beautiful and striking piece of diamond horse jewelry.  The horseshoe shows her love of horses – but it’s also a sign of good luck. Sparkle, shine, and good fortune! What better gift could you give her this holiday season?

If it does, you’ll appreciate these great gift suggestions for men who  love horses! We’ve combed our collection for the very best gift items and fine horse jewelry. Tuck something from this list into his stocking and you’ll be sure to see smiles Christmas morning!

Great for the horse-themed man cave, den, or camp, these handmade horseshoe coasters are made from real horseshoes and genuine bridle leather. Perfectly sized for the good-size drink you need at the end of a day of barn chores!

This sterling silver Kieselstein Cord two horses belt buckle is a great piece of vintage men’s jewelry. Exquisitely detailed, this buckle is 2 1/2″ long and 1 1/4″ wide. It will fit a 1 inch belt nicely, meaning your guy can wear this with jeans or dress slacks.

Rugged and tough, this leather and horseshoe nails bracelet makes a bold fashion statement.  This is the favorite bracelet of our male customers: they appreciate the low profile, secure fit, and subtle equestrian design.Classic confidence – always very sexy.

Easy, elegant, and always appropriate, this sterling silver Celtic horse Christmas ornament makes a great gift.  Great for Dad, Grandpa, your favorite Uncle, a coach…or maybe for the farrier who came through just when you needed them the most! This is a classic Celtic design, featuring three exquisitely detailed horses walking with intertwined legs. Made in the USA by skilled craftsman. 1 3/4″ in diameter. They’ll smile every time they see it on the tree.

Bridle Rosette Brooches

Bridle rosettes (sometimes called halter rosettes) are glass domes with pictures. They came in pairs, and were used, as you might expect, to decorate a horse’s bridle or halter. Today, lovers of vintage and estate horse jewelry enjoy these rosettes as brooches.   They’re substantial pieces that look great on the lapel of a blazer or coat.

Truly lovely, these rosettes featured all kinds of images.  Horses were an especially popular subject, and we’re lucky enough to have several examples in our collection.

This bridle rosette brooch features a liver chestnut horse with a bridle . It’s just about 1 3/4″ in diameter, and has a very substantial pin back.  You can wear this pin confidently, knowing that the clasp is secure.

Here’s another great bridle rosette brooch.  It has a vibrant dark red background – perfect for the holiday season! – and a spirited chestnut horse. This is a great piece of jewelry for the collector who has just started exploring vintage horse jewelry.  This brooch looks fabulous on a dark blue or navy background.

And here’s what may be our favorite bridle rosette brooch in the collection right now. Against a beautiful blue background is a chestnut horse with a blaze. He looks happy and alert, ready for adventure – full of an exciting, dynamic energy that is a joy to wear!

Horse brooches are a great gift item.  The nice thing about bridle rosette brooches is that they’re really reasonably priced.  Many in the EquestrianJewelry.com collection are under $100. So if you’re stumped searching for a great gift item for the horse jewelry lover on your list, consider bridle rosette brooches!

Want to knock someone’s socks off this holiday season? Check out this 14K White Gold and Diamond Designer Horseshoe Necklace. That sparkle comes from .28cwt of fine diamonds.  The horseshoe is a smidge over 1/2″ square, beautiful at the neckline and appropriate for every setting.  There are matching earrings available as well.  This is the horseshoe  necklace for the horsewoman with a sparkling smile and bright personality, who loves the finer things and classic design.

Another great diamond horseshoe necklace is this Diamond Horseshoes Trio Necklace. One larger horseshoe is flanked by two smaller horseshoes: all are set with beautiful, sparkling diamonds. This is a contemporary style that is favored by fans of modern design. The horseshoes are hinged so they move with you, and the Omega chain is both striking and of the moment.

And of course, we have to have a horseshoe necklace for our estate horse jewelry fans. I’ll tell you, it was hard to pick just one! Horseshoes have been such an iconic part of fine horse jewelry, and we’ve got some lovely Victorian pieces that would be sure to delight anyone. But when it came right down to it, I couldn’t resist sharing this Antique Horse Head in Horseshoe Locket with you. Just look at the detailing on this thing! Those are rhinestones in the horseshoe, and there are red jewels for the eyes on this gold filled locket.  I love how the ears poke forward, the sure sign of a horse who is excited and ready to start the day’s adventure.

When we talk about blessings, we must consider the horses in our lives.  We like this Arabian proverb: “My treasures do not clink together or glitter; They gleam in the sun and neigh in the night.” (Of course, there’s nothing wrong with treasures that DO clink together and glitter—something that fans of our Barn Bangle Bracelets can certainly attest to!)

“No hour of life is wasted,” Winston Churchill said, “that is spent in the saddle.” How true is that? Thinking back over the best hours of the year gone by, how many of them were spent with your horse? Make sure to save a special treat (like you weren’t going to anyway!) for your friends in the barn this Thanksgiving.

Want to show the people in your life that you’re thankful for them? It’s not too late to get a EquestrianJewelry.com gift certificate! If you’re skipping out on the Black Friday retail craziness, consider spending some time shopping for fine horse jewelry for the folks on your gift list.  It’s simple, easy, and makes everyone happy! You can cross names off your list in no time flat and get down to what’s really important: spending time in the saddle (or figuring out what type of yummy sandwich to make with all the Thanksgiving leftovers!) with family and friends.

There is some absolutely great sterling silver horse jewelry in the collection right now. We’re in love with this Celtic Horse Pin. Three horses walk gracefully, their legs intertwined, manes fluttering. It’s a lovely pin for the lapel – a great choice to serve as a signature piece of jewelry. 1 3/8″ in diameter, with classic Celtic styling.

Another fabulous piece of sterling silver horse jewelry is this 14K gold and sterling silver horse head bangle bracelet. .22kwt in diamonds decorate the ring joining the gold horse heads. Check out the sapphire accent eyes.  The clasp and fittings are 14K gold as well. This is classic style with a contemporary presentation.  (And in case you’re wondering, there are matching earrings!)

A top seller this holiday season (and a perpetual favorite!) is the Sterling Silver Custom Nameplate Bracelet. There are 8 plates, each of which can be engraved with a name. This is a favorite bracelet of Moms and Coaches! Engraving does take a little time, so if you’re planning to give this bracelet as a gift this holiday season (or a horse locket or any other engraveable horse jewelry!) now is the time to place your order!

This Snaffle Bit Cuff bracelet from Great Horse Designs is a bold masterpiece. Exquisite American craftsmanship that you can wear with pride.  This is a great piece of sterling silver horse jewelry that would have a place of honor in any horse jewelry collection.