That being said, we don’t necessarily recommend offering yourself up as the obstacle! You have to wonder who the guy in the center ticked off to draw that particular assignment at the horse show….

Hunter/Jumper Horse Jewelry

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching.  If you’re going to buy your sweetheart horse jewelry for Valentine’s Day, consider selecting a piece that closely reflects their interests. Eventing is a passion: people who spend all of their time, money, and energy in the hunter/jumper world do so because they love it.  Select jewelry that reflects that love!

Bangle Bracelets are a perpetually popular option for Valentine’s Day. This Sterling Silver Hunter/Jumper bangle bracelet features a sculpted horse head with exquisite detail. A low, flat design makes it ideal for everyday wear: beauty can be durable!  Sized for a larger wrist, this bangle bracelet can be worn by men and women.  If you’re looking for a daintier version, check out this version. Slightly slimmer, this bracelet also features the detailed sculpture of a hunter/jumper’s head.

Earrings make a great Valentine’s Day gift! These sterling silver studs shaped like horses’ heads feature the same detailing seen in the bracelets. These earrings are small enough to be worn in the show ring and are great for everyday wear. You can dress them up or down: they go from home to office to dinner seamlessly – always appropriate and always stylish.

Valentine’s Day is all about the sentiment.  More than any other holiday, this is when it truly is the thought that counts.  Knock your sweetie’s socks off by presenting them with horse jewelry that’s stylish, high quality and reflects their love for their hunter/jumper – who they adore nearly as much as they love you!

Prison inmates in New Mexico are learning the value of hard work, compassion, and patience as they train mustangs captured by the BLM for subsequent sale to the public.  Mustangs that have been thus trained have a much greater chance of being purchased and loved by a family, giving them access to a life they might not have otherwise enjoyed.

It’s pretty amazing stuff.  The horses are helping these men make real changes in their lives, and that’s something worth paying attention to.  It’s also worth paying attention when the men in our lives go through change: whether it’s personal growth, a professional achievement, or gaining new skills in the show ring, it’s important to remember that these moments are special.

The tradition of commemorating life achievements with jewelry is nothing new for women.  Setting aside entirely the engagement ring and wedding ring conversation, many women collect jewelry that they find personally meaningful, related to specific events.  Perhaps a ring to commemorate the birth of a child, or a fabulous bracelet to celebrate a promotion.  Charm bracelets are used to provide a tangible narrative: each bead relates to a special occasion in our lives.  Equestrian bead charms are a great way to remember the fantastic times we’ve had with the horses in our lives.

But what about the men? Men need positive reinforcement and recognition too. It’s not something we hear so much about – but that doesn’t mean the need’s not real. Many men are touched and gratified when their loved ones present them with horse jewelry for them. Select pieces that are both high quality and personally meaningful, and you can be sure he’ll wear it proudly for years to come — remembering both the achievement the jewelry marked, and the people in his life who inspire him to greatness!

2010 Horse Jewelry Trends For Teens

When you’re selecting horse jewelry for teenagers, you’ll want to keep a few things in mind. The best horse jewelry gifts are those individually selected for the recipient. With that in mind, we’ve taken a look at some of the biggest jewelry trends we’ve seen this holiday season.

Click Play Below to watch this 3 minute video and learn what you need to know when you’re shopping for your teen:

Shopping online can make building your horse jewelry collection much easier.  No longer are you limited to the offerings of your local jeweler.  No longer do you have to plan special trips in search of that one astonishingly beautiful horsehead locket nor hope that your perfect gift for the horse lover in your life will spontaneously appear. You can shop from the comfort of your own home or office. (Don’t worry — we won’t tell the boss!)

But how do you know who to trust when buying horse jewelry online? When you’re purchasing jewelry that costs hundreds, sometimes even thousands of dollars, it’s important to know and trust the people you’re doing business with.  Reputation is everything: you want to deal with a company that not only knows fine horse jewelry, but  is committed to ensuring that customers are pleased with thier purchases.

That’s why testimonials are so important.  We could tell you all day how fabulous and wonderful we are — but really, doesn’t it mean so much more when someone else — someone who has bought from us and experienced our quality — says it?

We think so, and that’s why we were so thrilled when we received the following message:

I can’t tell you enough what a fantastic job you do with your catalog and website! You have an excellent eye – and for me, it is a huge benefit in that I don’t have to ‘hunt’ around for a tasteful, unique piece of jewelry! Thank you for your excellent taste and amazing job of making jewelry shopping a real pleasure!

–Allison Butash

We work hard to be worthy of your trust.  We know that you place high value on your horse jewelry collection, and that you’d like each piece to be of high quality, superior workmanship, and unique design.  It’s our honor and privilege to do so each and every day, and we’d like to take this moment, before we head into the busy holiday season, to thank each and everyone of you for your support.  It means a lot to us — and to other customers!

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!

Charm bracelets became popular after Queen Victoria started a fashion trend among the European noble classes. Then soldiers returning home after WW II brought home trinkets to give to loved ones. American teenagers in the 1950s and early 1960s collected charms to record the events in their lives. And in the last decade there has been a resurgence and the popularity of charm bracelets is continuing to grow! Even fashion giants like Louis Vitton have brought high glamour to the charm bracelet, putting them in the “must have’ category.

As you can see with equestrian themed charm bracelets, the possibilities are endless!They can be the ultimate gift for the horse lover! There is so much passion for the animal with a horse lover, not to mention the equipment and accessories you must have in order to ride a horse and take care of a horse! To ride a horse, the horse needs equipment for its human rider- a bridle, a saddle, stirrups, a halter, and the horse must have horseshoes. To care for the horse you need horse brushes, hoofpicks, buckets, hay bales to feed, and wheel barrows to haul. And the human must have his own equipment- boots, boot pulls, a cap, chaps, spurs, and many additional necessities and accessories.

Equestrian charm bracelets-whether gold or silver- with many charms, or just a few- can be the perfect piece of jewelry for the person who is crazy about horses! And have some fun with your horse lover as you add charms to her favorite piece of jewelry!

When a horsewoman hears Egyptian, she automatically thinks Arabian: the fabled fiery temperment, fine breeding, and ancient bloodlines, each and every horse connected to the legendary horses that ran over the sands of time.

This pendant captures that mystery and intrigue.  A bold statement for the horsewoman who appreciates the best.  A full inch across, the dimensional sculpting of this piece adds depth and intricacy: the small diamond accent provides the perfect amount of shine.

If you’re an art lover, you might just recognize J.F. Herring’s work here.  This pendant was inspired by one of the countless works he did for Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Kent — although it may date slightly later, when he was appointed animal painter for Her Royal Majesty, Queen Victoria.  Rendered her in heavy gold, the beauty that once graced royalty’s drawing rooms can now be your own treasure.

A one of a kind piece.  Not to be missed, especially if your love for your horses is as eternal as the pyramids themselves!

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!

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!

Gold has long been thought to be a safe investment in turbulent times.  Stunning, shining, and always desirable, gold retains its value through even the most adverse conditions. 

That’s something to keep in mind as the holiday season approaches. Sure, you can go for something bright and trendy for a few dollars: you’ll have a season of shiny joy.  Invest a little more, and you will be giving something more than a gift.  You’ll be creating a legacy, sharing that bit of wealth your loved one can hold onto through good times and bad!  No matter what the market may do, your gift will still set the gold standard: the tangible representation of love that conquers all!