What does this mean for the lover of gold horse jewelry? We have two words for you: stirrup earrings.  Check out these 14K Gold Stirrup Stud earrings with Sapphires and Diamonds. They’re beautiful, and you can wear them every day.  They’re only 9/16″ (they look bigger in the picture, but that’s so you can see the detail) and are great to wear when you’re riding.

Right now in the collection, we have ten different styles of stirrup earrings. You’ll find gold horse earrings there, as well as sterling silver horse earrings. There’s some great diamond horse jewelry.

Another trend highlighted by the Jewelry Information Center is the cuff bracelet, especially sterling silver cuff bracelets.  I know we’ve been telling you this for a while now, but the trend just won’t stop!

In the picture you’ll see two of our favorite sterling silver horse cuff bracelets: the sterling silver wire cuff with a 14K gold horse and the sterling silver wide horse cuff with a 14K gold horse. Both are proudly made in the USA and would be a great addition to your fine horse jewelry collection.

To see all of the horse cuff bracelets we currently have in the collection, click here. There are 22 different styles to choose from!

Ah, steeds, steeds, what steeds!  Has the whirlwind a home in your manes?  Is there a sensitive ear, alert as a flame, in your every fiber?  Hearing the familiar song from above, all in one accord you strain your bronze chests and, hooves barely touching the ground, turn into straight lines cleaving the air, and all inspired by God it rushes on!  ~Nikolai V. Gogol

For example, check out this fabulous large Pink Pearl Neckpiece with a Gold Horse Bit Closure. This is such a quintessential spring piece.  Bold, round shapes are huge this season, and the 18mm pink pebble pearls used in this necklace are exactly on point. The color is soft and classic; it pairs well with navy and charcoal as well as the softer tones in your wardrobe.

Another piece of pearl horse jewelry we really love is this gray pearl necklace with an antique horse fob.  It’s an elegant piece of fine horse jewelry; grey freshwater pearls are partnered with a sterling silver fob cast from an antique English mold.  The fob features a rearing horse. You can get this necklace in either a 16″ or 18″ length. Always stylish, you’ll treasure this pearl horse necklace for years.

One of the things we hear people say about pearl horse jewelry is that they love it, but that it’s just too special and delicate to wear every day.  Here’s the answer to that concern: the freshwater pearl necklace with sterling silver horseshoe disc. It’s cute, it’s charming, it has the special elegance and style that only pearls can give, and you can wear it everyday. Casual style for the horse lover!

What’s neat about this necklace is that the horseshoe disc comes on and off easily -you can wear the necklace with or without it for maximum versatility. It’s adjustable, too – enjoy it at the 16″ length or extend it to 18″.

All art is autobiographical. The pearl is the oyster’s autobiography.

In a video interview, Romney says that his wife Ann has Austrian Warmbloods. She rides horses as therapy for multiple sclerosis, and apparently competes in dressage. Mr. Romney was quoted as explaining Austrian Warmbloods.“It’s a dressage horse. It’s a kind of horse for the sport that she’s in. Me, I have a Missouri Fox Trotter.”

Warmblood Horse Jewelry

If you’d like to see some beautiful warmblood horses, check out this photo gallery from the American Warmblood Society. We’re really looking at some of the finest equine athletes when we talk about Warmbloods – not to mention some of the best companions and friends.

We have a great collection of breed symbol jewelry. You’ll find gold breed symbol pendants, gold horse breed symbol charms, sterling silver breed charms, sterling silver breed charm bracelets, and more.  For the male horse enthusiast, there’s a range of breed symbol cufflinks and tie tacks.

This Sterling Silver Swedish Warmblood Stock Pin is an easy, elegant way to show your love of horses. At 3/4″ square, this is a nice size stock pin that looks great on the lapel. If you’ve been searching for a gift for the great guy in your life, it’s an easy choice!

Here’s one of our favorite dressage quotes:

“As the blind person touches the object before him very softly and lightly with his fingertips in order not to interfere with the work of the sensitive nerve ends by too much pressure, so it is the rider’s first obligation to keep soft and natural those parts of his body with which he feels his horse. If his seat meets this requirement, he will soon feel the movement of the horse’s legs and will be able to distinguish each individual one; he will thus have the means at his disposal with which to control them as if they were his own. ~ G.Steinbrecht

But this week, we’re going to do something a little different. We’re just over the moon in love with this bracelet. Worked in 14K gold, sterling silver, and leather, this made in the USA bracelet is an exuberant celebration of equine beauty and grace.

There are six sterling silver plates. Each features a horse in motion, dynamic and beautiful.  You will feel energized just looking at this bracelet! One plate has an engravable gold plate: perfect for your horse’s name or any other name you choose.

Because this bracelet is made of the highest quality braided leather, it can be made to any length.  This is great news for the lover of fine horse jewelry who needs a plus size or longer bracelet.  Beauty knows no size limits!

Another reason why we love this bracelet is because it’s a great piece of horse jewelry that can be worn every single day. The leather loop closure is strong and secure. The leather is high-quality – no worries about fraying or falling apart! We’ve seen this bracelet worn for more than EIGHT YEARS and it still looks great.

William Blake, the great poet and mystic, said that exuberance is beauty. We think he was really onto something there. To see the golden horses running, manes flying and tails streaming behind, free and fast is to encounter equine exuberance.  The fine gold work is breathtaking, while the sterling silver and dark leather color combination works perfectly with every look, casual or elegant.

Here’s more information about this fabulous bracelet.  We hope you like it as much as we do!

The essential joy of being with horses is that it brings us in contact with the rare elements of grace, beauty, spirit, and fire.  ~Sharon Ralls Lemon

One of the biggest challenges a jewelry designer has is capturing, in fine gold or precious metals, the very essence of their subject in a way so beautiful and powerful that it can not be resisted. When we look at fine gold horse jewelry, many of the pieces that most successfully capture the energy and spirit of the horse feature horsehead motifs.

For example, check out this 14K Gold Asian Horse Charm. The picture is enlarged to show detail – in real life, this charm is just under an inch square. The horsehead is heavily stylized – but instantly recognizable to anyone who’s seen a horse stop at the end of a breath-taking run to take in his surroundings only long enough to decide which way he wants to charge next.

This is a fairly weighty and substantial charm – some people prefer to wear it as a pendant. It’s also part of our Made in the USA horse jewelry collection.

Charm bracelets continue to be one of the strongest fashion trends. Pandora created a sensation with their bead style charms. Exclusive to Show Stable Artisans is our collection of Equestrian Themed Bead Charms that can be worn with a Pandora or similar screw-style charm bracelet.

Here’s the 14K Gold Pandora Style Horse Head Bead Charm. This horsehead charm is a realistic rendering with lifelike detail. This charm weight 5.7 grams: it’s a high quality, substantial piece of fine horse jewelry. It’s also available in sterling silver.

Proudly made in the USA for your horse jewelry collection.

Are you a fan of vintage horse jewelry? Then you’ll love this Vintage gold horse head fob pendant. It’s a great antique piece for the horse lover.

The White Gold Horseshoe Nail Ring shown features .55 cwt of diamonds, but you can choose a larger or smaller diamond to get the look and price that suits you best.  This ring is extremely well made, high quality made in the USA craftsmanship that will stand up to even the most scrutinizing gaze – and what ring gets looked at MORE than an engagement ring? Not many!

You can also choose this ring in 14K yellow gold.

Another ring to consider if you’re searching for horse diamond engagement rings is this 14K Gold Horse Ring with a Center diamond.  While this ring is available with other gemstones for the various months, when it is set with a diamond, it serves as an exceptional engagement ring.  There are 14K carved horseheads holding the stone aloft – representative, perhaps, of the two of you and the precious love you share.

Here’s a great horse themed engagement ring.  The 14K Gold and Diamond Stirrup Ring has a distinctive, open, elegant style about it – perfect for the sweetheart who appreciates classic lines and just enough sparkle. Pave diamonds surround a center stone for a total .33cwt of diamonds. A fine piece of magnificent diamond horse jewelry.

If you’re shopping for an engagement ring, you may be wondering how much you should expect to spend.  There are those who say you should expect to spend many months’ salary – in Japan, suitors are encouraged to spend four month’s salary on an engagement ring – but we’ve found that’s not a very realistic guideline, especially in a recessionary economy. Give yourself some flexibility, and concentrate on what’s important! We think it’s more important to find a ring that your sweetheart will love – nearly as much as she loves you!

Silver Horse Jewelry: Bracelets

Why don’t we look at some of the great horse bracelets we have in the collection? This 14K Gold and Sterling Silver Horseshoe Bracelet is a fabulous, wearable, made in the USA piece of fine horse jewelry.  It’s got thin, elegant lines: the detailed horseshoe is rendered in 14K gold, as are the three loops ‘closing’ the bracelet. This horse bracelet looks great when worn on its own, or in combination with other horse bangle bracelets.

Fans of cuff bracelets will love this Sterling Silver and 14K Gold Galloping Horse Bracelet. The textured sterling silver cuff is half an inch wide -  just wide enough to make a statement, without being so broad that it’s uncomfortable to wear – and there are exquisitely detailed, dynamic horses worked in 14K gold running across.  This horse bracelet was also made in the USA.

You can wear this bracelet all day long, every day.  Its flat design and smooth styling mean you can can wear this  horse cuff bracelet confidently.  It won’t snag or pull on things, always a consideration when you work around horses!

The classic styling means you can wear this bracelet for any event, from the comfortably casual to the sleek and sophisticated.  It’ll always look and feel great. If you’re searching for your signature piece of horse jewelry, consider this bracelet!

Caring for Silver Horse Jewelry

If you’re considering adding some silver horse jewelry to your horse jewelry collection, you’ll want to know the best way to care for it.  Use a jewelry polishing cloth for best results!

The best gold horse jewelry is a union of sorts, bringing together the finest gold, gemstones and diamonds with an artist’s gifted vision and magnificent equine subject material. You get it all: the sparkle, the shine, the beauty, the passion.  This is the type of jewelry that takes people’s breath away – the gift of a lifetime, a piece of fine horse jewelry that will be treasured for generations.

Consider this 14K Gold Majestic Stallion Head Pin.  The eye is a ruby, the bit, a brilliant blue sapphire.  There’s .12 cwt of diamonds in the bridle, and the gold itself is beautifully worked and detailed: check out the dynamic, flowing mane and the finely wrought ears.

We have a lot of fabulous horse pins in the Show Stable Artisans collection, but this gold horse pin is one of the best. We love the energy of this pin, and its size: at 1 3/4″ by 1 3/4″, this gold horse pin gets noticed. You’ll love the admiring compliments you get when you ear this great gold horse pin.

Vintage Gold Horse Jewelry

Fans of vintage horse jewelry know that there are many pieces of fine gold horse jewelry to be found. Right now, we’re loving this 14K Gold Horseshoe Pin that features a Reverse Crystal Bay Horse pin. It’s from the 1940′s-50′s, with an elegant design and timeless flare.  The painting is of excellent quality, with the bay horse being shown in exquisite, realistic detail. If you love vintage horse jewelry or fine gold horse pins, you’ll love this piece.

Good jewelry from the 1940′s and 50′s is beginning to disappear from the marketplace. Where once these pieces were relatively common, today, we’re not seeing them as often. Make sure you get one for your horse jewelry collection.

For the past four years you’ve been putting 1/4 of a day per year into a savings acoount and today you’re withdrawing it all and you can blow it any way you want. For 48 months you’ve been saying ‘My day will come’. Well it just did.

Happy Leap Day! February 29th is a special day – just ask any of the nation’s Leap Babies, who only ‘officially’ get a birthday once every four years. (Hey, there’s a plan I can get behind – it means I’m really…well, never mind – I’d have to go through high school all over again!)

On this special day, let’s look at some special horse jewelry. These are some of the most awesome pieces for our collection. (Some of them are definitely on the pricey side – but it never hurts to window shop and who knows? Maybe your day has come!)

Let’s start with this lovely 14K Gold Equestrian Charm Bracelet. Charm jewelry continues to be one of the strongest trends of the season: we’re seeing people snap up our Equestrian theme Pandora-style bead charms – but traditional charm bracelets have just as many fans. This is the ultimate charm bracelet for the horse lover.  There are 11 14K gold charms on this bracelet (each of which may be purchased separately, to add to your charm bracelet or wear as a pendant). The bracelet itself is bold, classic styling you can wear anywhere.  A lovely, elegant way to proclaim your love of horses.

Our next piece of spectacular horse jewelry is really three pieces: these stacking horse rings in 14K white, yellow, and rose gold can be worn individually or in combination for a stunning look. Each horsehead is brilliantly sculpted, and the dynamic energy of these rings is eye-catching and fashion forward.  Each horse has two diamond eyes – just the perfect amount of sparkle and shine for a truly special evening!

“It’s for the Swedish Warmblood Horse,” I said. I keep a picture of my mare, Roseanne, on my desk, and I showed it to her. It turns out Val has horses too – and isn’t it always great to find another horse-person? Since then, we’ve gone riding together a few times, and had a blast!  So there’s my story of how horse jewelry started a friendship.

Our customers tell us the most amazing stories about how fine horse jewelry has helped them connect with others.  When we wear jewelry that spotlights out love of horses, it opens the door for conversation with other horse lovers – and once we start talking to each other, who knows what might happen?

(Do you have a story about how horse jewelry helped you meet someone new, connect more deeply with someone you already knew, or started the best conversation EVER? We want to hear about it! Leave us a comment, here or on our Facebook Page.)

Horse Breed Jewelry is a beautiful conversation starter that’s fun to wear. We have over 4 dozen different pieces of Horse Breed Jewelry available at this time, for a wide range of breeds, including the Swedish Warmblood, Irish Sport  Horse, American Warmblood, and Belgian Warmblood. Choose from Horse Breed pendants, such as the Swedish Warmblood Pendant pictured above, charm bracelets, bangle bracelets, and horse breed stick pins or tie tacs.

Horse Breed Jewelry makes a fabulous gift! Ideal for coaches and trainers, friends, parents or partners, horse breed jewelry is a great way to show you really care.

Want to see one of our favorite pieces of breed symbol jewelry? Click here to see the Mighty Thoroughbred Namecube Bracelet: whimsical style and shimmer for the thoroughbred lover!