When did you first fall in love with horses? For some of us, we knew we belonged in the saddle before we could even walk. But I'm guessing that a great many of the people reading this first came down with horse fever sometime between the ages of ten and thirteen. The teenage years are very powerful times, emotionally, and the passions and attachments we form at those times can last our entire … [Read more...]
Great Gold Horse Bracelets
Bracelets are back - have you heard? Personally, we think that great bracelets have never left: gold horse jewelry never goes out of style. This fall's trends include layers and layers of stacked bracelets: models are walking the runway with armfuls of bangles. If you want to emulate this look, add your own personal equestrian touch with our horseshoe bangle bracelet, the Oliver Brown Leather … [Read more...]
Rainy Day Daydreams: Romantic Horse Jewelry
Rainy days are made for jewelry shopping! There's something about gray skies that makes gold horse jewelry all the more attractive, you know? Today, we were talking about some of the most romantic horse jewelry in our collection. What makes a piece of horse jewelry romantic? It could be the design: there's something about the lines of this exquisite 14K Gold and Akoya Pearl Horseshoe Bracelet … [Read more...]
Pandora Style Equestrian Bead Charms
Do you have a passion for Pandora? If you do, you're not alone. These popular bead-charm bracelets have become the jewelry of choice for many horse lovers. Telling your story, a bead at a time, has an irresistible lure. However, until now, horse lovers couldn't tell their entire story: there simply were no high quality bead charms that would fit Pandora bracelets. That's not the case anymore. … [Read more...]
Draft Horse Jewelry
Power, grace, and personality: draft horses have it all. Originally bred to do all of mankind's heavy work, draft horses now are the companion of choice for many horse lovers. Make no mistake: there are still plenty of big Belgians pulling hay wagons and Percherons dragging trees out of woodlots - not to mention some Clydesdales and their beer wagon! Maybe you're one of the many people who … [Read more...]
Fabulous Fobs: The Roaring Horse Fob; Mother of Pearl Horse Fob
It's almost time for fall fashions. In these parts, that means watch fobs: these beautifully ornate pieces are taking center stage this season. You don't have a pocket watch? No problem! Watch fobs are finding new life as pendants: they're particularly stunning when paired with lush-colored sweaters. What makes a great watch fob? For many people, it's the ornate detailing. On this Rearing … [Read more...]
Horse Jewelry: What’s On Sale?
I don't know about you, but sometimes, when I find that the need for retail therapy meshes nicely with my bargain hunting instincts. There's nothing better than finding some new fabulous gold horse jewelry for the collection - especially when you don't have to pay top dollar. In case you're in that kind of mood yourself, I thought we'd look at some of the great pieces of gold horse jewelry … [Read more...]
Horse Jewelry Spotlight: The Brumby Bracelet
Do you know what Brumbies are? Not many people do, but if you're a horse lover, you have a better than average chance of making the right guess. Brumbies are Australia's wild horses. In many ways, they're similar to the more familiar American mustang. Brumbies are believed to have descended from the horses of European colonists, with some bloodlines joining in the mix from South Africa and East … [Read more...]
White Gold Horse Jewelry
White gold is a favorite of many horse jewelry fans. Today we'll be looking at this popular metal, and what you need to know before you add white gold horse jewelry to your collection. What is white gold? White gold is an alloy, which means it's a combination of one or more metals. In its natural state, pure gold is the warm yellow hue we all know and love. However, when pure gold is … [Read more...]
Casual Horse Jewelry: Pieces You Can Wear Everyday
One of the wisest things that was ever said to me was this: "Everyday may not have a special occasion, but every day can be special." The speaker was a person who really did have a lot of special occasions in her life - she was the type of person who'd go to gallery openings and fabulous shows and fancy dinner parties at the trendiest restaurants. But that wasn't the only time she'd look … [Read more...]