American Art: Silversmith Bill C. Ilfield’s Equestrian Jewelry

The work of American artists has long been popular with lovers of horse jewelry, particularly silver horse jewelry. That’s why we’re thrilled to present this amazing silver and turquoise horsehoe brooch/pin/clip from silversmith Bill C. Ilfield.

The passion for American horse jewelry is easy to understand.  Speaking to the rugged, adventerous years of our country’s history, a time when cowboys rode out on the range, and a good horse was all the transportation you needed to reach your dreams, this piece is perfect for the individualist who appreciates tradition, history, and exquisite craftsmanship.

This piece was handmade and signed by Mr. Ilfield, who lived in New Mexico until his death in 1944.  We’re not sure exactly when the piece was made, but it was definitely after he’d become an accomplished artist: the bezel set bright turquoise stones are surrounded by applied twisted silver wire, evoking the look and feel of rope.

Who’s wearing American artist jewelry? You need look no further than Hollywood, where stars have been accenting outfits from the carefully casual to red carpet elegant with American pieces.  The Old West is a perpetual fashion favorite, and speaks to individual strength and personal vision.  It’s a innovative fashion choice for those in leadership positions, who have to forge a path to success that isn’t traveled by just anyone.  After all, not every man is a cowboy — nor every woman a cowgirl!

Turquoise is thought to promote good health and healing, and coupled with the traditional horseshoe shape, could you ask for a luckier piece to wear? Ideal for gifting to the person you hold most dear — tomorrow’s classic, delivered today!

Magnificent Gold Horse Pin – Save Over $1,250!

Normally, we don’t talk much about the tremendous sale prices on horse jewelry that we offer, but in this one instance, we simply COULD NOT make an exception. This 14K Gold Happy Stallion Pin is absolutely going to make someone’s holiday — will it be you?

This is an exciting, dynamic pin, with the stallion’s movement captured in exquisite 14K gold.  Look at the flying hooves, the diamond studded mane and tail flowing freely behind! You can almost imagine the thunder as he crosses the pasture, the powerful hindquarters beating out freedom’s exhilirating song.

Festive and unique, this pin measures an inch and a half wide and an inch and a quarter tall: the perfect size. It’s big enough to make a statement, small enough to be appropriate in almost any setting.

This stallion would look right at home, galloping across the lapel of your blazer. Bring some of your passion, energy, and free spirit into the office with you, that vitality that separates you from teh rest.  Ruby eyes shine bright, adding the perfect touch of color.  Very versatile, you can wear this for a casual event or an artistic outing; the possibilities are limitless!

Best of all, because we want every horse lover out there to have the perfect gift under the tree, it’s on sale.  Normally, you’d pay $2,100 for this pin, testament to the quality, workmanship, and unique styling here.  High quality gold horse jewelry is hard to find!  But now, this beautiful gold horse pin can be yours for only $850 — a savings of $1,250 — mor than 50% off!  Of course, quantities are limited, so you’ll want to act fast.

With the holidays approaching and budgets tight all over, you can still make your horse lover’s shiniest dreams come true.  Shop early, and visit EquestrianJewelry.com for one of a kind vintage and estate pieces, stunning gold horse jewelry, shiny silver horse jewelry, and more. We make giving easy — and if you start now, you can make it memorable!

Victorian Horseshoe Jewelry

Like many horse jewelry collectors, you may  have a passion for horseshoe jewelry What is more emblematic of the horse than the horsehoe? Every horse jewelry collection contains at least a few horsehoe pieces.

This Victorian 14k Rose Gold and Pearl Horseshoe Ring is a stunning example. This sensational piece has 11 round pearls, each with beautiful luster. The pearls are prong set into a horseshoe shape with an elaborate raised and cut-out side gallery. On either side of the horseshoe setting is an attractive etched design. This is a special piece of antique equestrian jewelry. Not only does it combine the elegance of pearls with elaborate design work, it incorporates the classic horsehoe motif in a way any horse lover would consider themselves lucky to wear.

Many stunning pieces of estate jewelry featuring horses also incorporate the horseshoe motif. The beauty of estate and antique jewelry, particularly horse jewelry, is how unique and well-crafted the pieces are. Consider this Antique Rose Gold Horseshoe Ring Like the previous piece, this lovely ring features the horseshoe motif and intricate detail work. In fact, the band of this ring is a riding crop! The ring also features 17 turquoise stones — making this ring irresistable to any true fan of turquoise jewelry.  This is the real deal, too — not the cheap stuff you’ll find sold in tourist traps!  Circa 1885, this gold ring has a fantastic rose gold patina that would look superb with any skin tone.

Both rings are size 6.5, and both are surprisingly affordable. If you’re just starting to collect horse jewelry they’re great pieces to begin with. If you’ve been collecting for years, both pieces are strong enough and unique enough to enhance any collection. Don’t miss out on these special rings for horse lovers!

Hoofprints on Your Heart: Personalized Horse Jewelry

A horse jewelry collection can be a fun jewelry collection: kick off your back to school accessory shopping with adding some adorable pieces that showcase your sunny spirit while embracing your love of horses.  Let’s face it: at the best parts of having horses in your life is the fun you have with them: the bliss of the perfect ride, the warm companionship at the end of the day when you check the barn one last time before bed, the challenge of finding that perfect moment when horse and rider are moving and acting as one.

Celebrate the fun with your wardrobe choices: share the love of horses by selecting jewelry that commemorates the good times. The Hoofprints on Your Heart Bracelet is a great example. Extravagantly cheerful, this personalized bracelet features sterling silver charms: there’s a horse charm, a hunt cap charm, a charm that is an exquisitely detailed rider’s boot, a horseshoe charm, and a “Hoofprints on Your Heart” charm. Pale green and pale pink crystal beads add some fun color and splash to a bracelet that’s tied into fall’s hottest trends.

What do you need to know about fun horse jewelry?

Fun horse jewelry is varied: you can find fun equestrian pieces in gold, silver, even platinum.  Beads, bangles, and charms play a huge role in making a piece fun. Personalization is essential for fun horse jewelry. This is particularly true if you’re shopping for the younger horse lover: These personalized sterling silver and woven leather bracelets are extremely popular among teenaged and young adult riders of both genders.

Fun horse jewelry means flash and flair: don’t shy away from bold style and glimmering gems.  Your horse jewelry collection should reflect every facet of your personality: this includes the cheerful, happy, upbeat side.  Be varied: look for fun horse necklaces, fun horse bracelets, exciting estate jewelry, and more!

Summer Sizzle, Shimmer, and Shine!

Summer’s here!  The hottest season, the brightest season, the most intense and passionate season, summer allows us to shine!  The summer sun gives its most brilliant light to us throughout June, July and August — the least we can do is return the favor by donning exquisite pieces of equestrian jewelry!

Gold reigns supreme in the summer: bright and bold, it captures the fire, passion and energy of the wearer.  Striking style is essential for summer: consider this 14k Gold Hanovarian Breed Charm Surrounded with .40 carat weight of diamonds, the Hanovarian emblem will instantly let others ‘in the know’ take notice of and appreciate your love for your horse!

Summer is about individuality, which is why a wide range of breed charms are available. In addition to the Hanovarian charm, there are Holsteiner, Trakhener, Oldenburg, Dutch Warmblood, Westphalian, American Warmblood, Swedish Warmblood, Belgian Warmblood, Irish Sport Horse, and Selle Francais Charms available. All feature the stunning gold styling, bold, bright and beautiful, and all are set with .40 carat weight of diamonds.

Summer’s also about the flash and fun and good times — all the while celebrating the individuality of the horse lover!  That’s why this piece of horse jewelry is so great — for riders of almost any age!

The Dazzle Namecube Bracelet features hand blown glass, blue, green, and pink Swarvoski crystals, larger hand blown pink and blue glass beads, and silver Bali beads — along with up to four names, spelled out in beads. The piece can be further personalized with an engraved silver heart charm: a great gift for a riding instructor or team coach!

A One of a Kind Treasure For Your One of a Kind Treasure

The first reports from Black Friday are trickling in — and the writing on the wall is pretty clear!  Savvy shoppers are by passing the same old, same old jewelry that everyone’s wearing in search of the unique, the one of a kind, the truly personal this holiday season.

Nothing says unique like antique jewelry. You’re not going to find a ring like this at a chain jewelers.  Notice the rope style twisted wire band, so very attractive in 9k gold.  In the center, a delicately worked horsehoe surrounding a faceted ruby: the perfect symbol for an avid horsewoman!  And if she happens to have a July birthday, so much the better…although rubies are also a great symbol for anyone with a passionate heart.

This ring is truly one of a kind.  A size 6, it’s made for tiny fingers, and will look stunning on a delicate hand.  Appropriate for all settings, this truly can be the gift that takes her breath away. 

Forgo Black Friday for the Finer Things

Look outside your favorite stores right now. Chances are there’s a line and a half: as the economy goes through the floor, retailers are taking deep, deep discounts in order to lure in shoppers.

But what are they offering? It seems to be a lot of the same old, same old. Cruising through the leading jewelry retailer’s offerings, it seems pretty clear that if your content getting your sweetheart the exact same piece everyone else will be wearing, you should be able to do so at a rock bottom price.

What happens if your honey deserves something more? What happens if you want something timeless, rather than trendy? What happens if you want that perfect gift, something elegant and truly representative of what your darling truly values?

You might need to break away from the pack and look a little harder. Estate jewelry, such as this stunning 14K Hackney horse pin, studded with seed pearls, can be the perfect present.  Your darling deserves more than what everyone else is wearing.  She is a stunning, strong individual in her own right.  Why not give her a gift that acknowledges this, combining her love of horses with an appreciation for fine jewelry!

Shimmer and Shine

This gray mother of pearl necklace may be the ultimate holiday piece. You can wear it with everything from a white t-shirt and jeans to your little black dress. Sarah Jessica Parker, in Sex and the City, even wore a necklace very like this one to bed! (Not necessarily recommended, mind you!)

You can never, ever go wrong with pearls. Especially not when the pearls look like this:

At 17″ long, this gorgeous necklace rests almost perfectly on one’s breastbone, a great length that works with many necklines. Always appropriate, this necklace is subtle and elegant. It looks fabulous in candlelight, so if someone’s taking you out for a special dinner, you’ll know what to wear.

Pearls are classic and timeless, while the silver-gray sheen of these mother of pearls is very cutting edge and of the moment. A great combo, in limited quantity. You’ll want to find out more  here.