In addition to the Horse Beauty pageant, Turkmenistan will be holding a national competition for carpet makers, jewelry makers, and sculptors.  Each group of artists are being encouraged to embody the horse’s beauty into art.

We can’t wait to see the entries, particularly where the jewelry makers are concerned. Great horse jewelry is all about capturing the beauty of horses, their grace, their passion, their majesty and power.

Cameo Horse Jewelry

When you buy horse jewelry for yourself – or as a gift for your sweetheart, as Valentine’s Day is less than a week away! – you want to choose only those pieces that you find personally beautiful.  A piece of horse jewelry must speak to you. You must enjoy looking at it, wearing it, and having it be part of your horse jewelry collection.

This beautiful double horse head cameo necklace certainly qualifies on every level. Carved from Italian agate,the necklace features hues ranging from deep navy blue to pure white.  Graceful and elegant, the pendant features a bit of whimsy: the flowing manes evoke an almost magical, otherworldly sense to the piece.  A delicate twisted wire bezel of 14K gold surrounds the pair. Great for horse lovers of every age, and absolutely romantic. The fine features, especially the pointed ears, of the horses reminds us of the Akhal-Tekke, and we’re absolutely sure that the judges in Turkmenistan would love this pendant.  How about you?

And perhaps I’m more than a little nostalgic for Norman Thelwell’s ponies.  Do you remember them?  With touseled manes, snarled tails, and determined helmeted riders, Thelwell’s ponies were a staple of my childhood, decorating storybook pages and china mugs.  I collected such things as proof of my love for all things equine – even if I got no closer to the show ring than leading Sugar around and around and around the corral!

Of course, you live, you learn. Growing up means discovering that fresh fruit and vegetables are better than candy and cake – for you and for your horse!  When we love someone, we want what’s best for them.  And boy, do we love our horses.

Silver Horse Jewelry

I scoured the Equestrian Jewelry Collection to see if we had any pieces that evoked the fat and sassy ponies of my childhood – after all, aren’t there some days when you’d LOVE to wear a brooch with that expression of absolute and utter contempt that only a pony can manage? – but no such luck.

Instead, let’s check out Sterling Silver Horse Head in Heart Necklace. It’s a little more refined, perhaps, with an elegant jumper’s head in a silver heart. The 17 1/2″ rolo chain is the perfect length, flattering with every neckline. Whether you’ve got fat and sassy ponies in your life or trim, athletic horses, this is the necklace for you!

The Healing Power of Horses

According to this article from Bloomberg.com, Therapists use horses to treat depression, anxiety and attention-deficit and post-traumatic-stress disorders, among other maladies. Our equine friends are also assisting with marriage and parent counseling and corporate team-building.

As any horse lover knows, horses are incredibly intelligent. They’re very receptive to the emotions of people around them.  How many times have you walked out to the pasture when you’re feeling a little down, just to watch the horses run, to have one of them walk up to you and nuzzle? It’s a comfort we’ve had since the earliest days. The companionship of a good horse can make the worst day more bearable.

Horse therapy is very beneficial to the people involved.  It’s also good for the horses.  Many of the horses used in equine assisted therapy are rescue horses or horses that have retired from the racetrack.

Victorian Horse Jewelry

As people are rediscovering the healing power of horses, they’re also finding jewelry from yesteryear that speaks to them. Many people fall in love with the ornate detail, lush curves, and unmatched energy of Victorian Horse Jewelry and find themselves instantly smitten.   Estate jewelry collectors are often delighted by the amount of quality Victorian jewelry available — and the Victorians loved horses! If you’re not in the market for authentic vintage Victorian jewelry, you can get the look and style for a fraction of the price with modern pieces created in the Victorian style.  Appropriate for every environment, classy and stylish, Victorian horse jewelry is one of the best ‘old’ looks people fall in love with every day!

The proud wild mustangs have had a hard time of it lately . But the tide may be turning, as Madeline Pickens, wife of Texas billionaire T. Boone Pickens, has just purchased a huge Nevada ranch with plans to turn it into a wild horse sanctuary.

The ranch, which is located outside of Elko, is 14,000 acres — more than enough room for even the most energetic horse to run all day long.  The mustangs will also have access to over half a million acres of grazing on public land.  Mrs. Pickens plans to relocate 1,000 mustangs to the property, and eventually hopes to host all 34,000 horses currently being held by the government.

This is truly a rescue effort.  The majority of horses held by the government have been rounded up from the wild, but deemed too old or otherwise unadoptable — which  means they were doomed to a life in the holding centers, far from the lands where they once ran free.

Horse Jewelry That Reflects Your Spirit

The best horse jewelry reflects your spirit.  Inside every horsewoman is a spirit that longs to run wild and free, beyond any fences or barriers that life throws up.  Nothing can stop the wild heart — it will triumph over any adversity and break through obstacles and challenges.

The right horse jewelry can remind you of that always.  We’re fond of this 14K White Gold and Diamond Horsehead Pendant specifically because it captures that sense of wildness, of freedom, of the excitement of hooves thundering over open fields, running for the sheer joy of going as fast as one can. .57 carat weight of diamonds sparkle and shine — almost as brightly as the joy in your eyes when you’ve had the chance to watch wild mustangs free at last, returned to their natural home, running and playing and once again, living free!

Perhaps not…but we have the next best thing.

Vintage Horseshoe Jewelry

As close as your wrist, you can have the iconic symbol of horses: This horseshoe bracelet , featuring a great Art Deco look, set with two coral cabochons and 8 seed pearls — gold and gems combined and shining with that distinctive luster that only age can give. Despite its great age, this piece is timeless: it will slide seamlessly into your horse jewelry collection, suitable for the office, classroom, or church — anywhere you want that look of effortless elegance and personal style.

Horseshoe jewelry is also popular in necklaces and pendants form. A particular favorite is this amazing 14K gold horseshoe, whip and stirrup pendant. This piece is from an original antique mold, connecting you with the timeless tradition of horse jewelry and connecting you with the great horses of old — both from history and from your personal life. An exceptional charm or pendant with a deco feel featuring a horseshoe, a hunting whip and a stirrup with leathers.

Horseshoe charms are available with the shoe pointed down, such as we see in this piece, or with the shoe pointed up, like a U. If you’re buying this horse jewelry as a gift, you may want to find out if the recipient is superstitious: some folks believe that a horse shoe pointed up is the best kind of good luck charm!

That’s good news for lovers of diamond horse jewelry. A dazzling array of pieces, from elegant estate treasures to contemporary masterpieces, is waiting for you.

How Is Buying Diamond Horse Jewelry Different From Buying Diamond Jewelry?

The Gemological Institute of America has some great resources to help you buy diamonds. There, you will learn about the 4 C’s of a diamond: the Carat, the Color, the Clarity, and the Cut. Diamonds can vary tremendously in quality, so you want to make sure you’re educated about what you’re buying!

When selecting pieces for your horse jewelry collection, you’ll notice several things.  First, rather than focusing on one large stone, as you often see in engagement rings, many horse jewelry pieces make use of several smaller diamonds.  That’s what has been done on this exquisite 14K Gold Majestic Stallion Horse Head Pendant Diamonds are used, to great effect,to highlight the bridle — check out the sapphire bit! That type of detail speaks not only to the jeweler’s art, but a great understanding of horses.

A great understanding of what riders value also makes for great jewelry.  Look at the Rider’s Ring on the left: a vintage piece from 1907, this ring features the low profile and a pierced gallery, guaranteeing the air flow you need to avoid the dreaded sweaty hand syndrome, in and out of the saddle! Stunningly beautiful, this 18k gold ring has three .30ctw rubies (July’s birthstone, if you’re looking for a perfect gift!) and two old, round mine-cut diamonds.

But you don’t have to be a jewelry designer to tell your life story with jewelry.  You can convey the tale of your life with the jewelry you wear!

For example, take this piece, which we’re calling The Ultimate Rider’s Charm Bracelet. At first glance, it’s immediately apparent to even the most casual observer that the wearer loves horses.  Look at the horseshoe charm, and the finely detailed horse head.  Closer examination reveals more: the gloves, boots, and hat that speak to hours preparing for the show arena, the training, the grooming, the nerves fluttering like so many wayward butterflies in your stomach.  And of course, the show ribbon — and who couldn’t use a little good luck, delivered in the form of a four leaf clover?

Selecting jewelry that tells a story is an intensely personal process.  You want to think carefully about what’s important to you, and then take the time to really browse through all of your options. It’s possible to be fashion forward and still very individual: Charm Jewelry is one great option. A golden wheelbarrow might remind you of wonderful days working in the barn, or a childhood when you were so excited just to be around the horses that you’d do anything — even muck stalls — simply to be there. It’s about YOUR memories, YOUR story, and YOUR look.  So don’t delay: start telling your story today!

Versatility is key here: this piece can be worn as a pin — gracing the lapel of a blazer — or as a pendant, paired with a gold chain to add sparkle and elegance to any outfit. Amazing detail work in bright white gold accents the leathers that form the circular edge of this piece, the perfect note of whimsy.

The horse’s eyes are sapphire , the bright blue gem beloved by many and a perpetual holiday favorite. Look at the energy and spirit of the horse, rendered in yellow gold.  The mane is fluttering in the wind, the ears forward and alert: here is a horse ready for adventure, eager for the day’s challenges.  You’ll feel good just having this pin on: such vitality uplifts everyone who sees it!

At 1.5 inches high and 1.25 inches across, this is a bold piece, ready to make an impression.  Imagine her face as she opens that gift box and sees this shining there! This is a unique piece, for the unique horsewoman — someone not content with the run of the mill ordinary jewelry found in any chain jewelers!  After all, your passion for horses and life long love of all things equine is your individual passion: why not have horse jewelry that is just as unique and one of a kind?

For the horse jewelry collector, this piece could proudly serve as the centerpiece or focal point of any collection. High quality craftsmanship, museum level sculptural detail, and the best of modern technique and classical design can be yours — but you’ll have to act soon if you want it in time for Christmas. This piece comes from England, home of the proud racing tradition, and requires a few weeks delivery time.  Don’t delay if you want to be the one to present the most amazing horse jewelry ever this Christmas!

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!

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!