We’re inundated with advertisements for roses and chocolate and romantic pajamas delivered to the front door — and yes, more than a few ads for jewelry.  Who hasn’t heard that every kiss begins with Kay?

But not every kiss begins with Kay, or K.  That’s not true at all.  Some kisses — some of the best kisses — come early in the morning, when you’ve gone out to the barn and frosty curls of warm breath come from your favorite fuzzy noses.  Is there a feeling in the world that matches the way your heart leaps when you hear that whinny of joy at your arrival, the thunderous pounding of hooves across the pasture as your horse runs to the fence, wanting nothing more than to be near to you and perhaps a scratch on the forehead? Okay, those carrots you’ve brought aren’t exactly unwelcome…

Those of us who are fortunate enough to have horses in our lives know something of love that perhaps the rest of the world does not.  We know that it is possible to have passion without expectation, that each day presents us something new to learn about those we love, that there are sure to be challenges in the relationship, but that they can be overcome with love, patience, and understanding of a mindset perhaps totally different than our own.  And that a few carefully timed sugar cubes can cover a multitude of mistakes!

On this Valentine’s Day, let’s certainly celebrate the love of those people around us who make our lives complete.  Romance is wonderful, and it should be treasured.  The love we have for and from horses adds another layer of wonderful to the whole thing.

Charms Mean Cheer

Gold horse charms, whether a classic like this 14K Gold Roman Horsehead — a piece that just radiates classic elegance and style — or one of our Pandora Compatible Charms are the season’s biggest hit. These small bits of beauty allow the wearer to craft their own life narrative in beauty, remembering the happy hours spent with horses: riding the trails, eventing, even working in the barn!

The beauty of giving charms is the personal, individual nature of the gift.  You can commemorate a special time you shared with the recipient: a great day spent together, years working with your horses, the coach who helped you and your horse reach the next level –even when you thought such a thing was never possible.

Charms are not only the trend of the moment, they have a timeless appeal.  This is a gift your recipient can cherish and wear for years and years to come — receiving compliments all the while!

Asian Style and Sophistication

An emerging trend, and one that is sure to be adored by your fashion forward horse lover, is jewelry that includes the subtle sophistication and distinctive appeal of Asian design.

These Sterling Silver Earrings are a great example.At just 3/4 of an inch across, they’re large enough to make an impact yet always appropriate.  Wearing these earrings will allow your recipient to share their love of horses subtly and effectively, in a timeless, elegant way.

And of course, if you really can’t decide, you can let your special someone select their own present! Gift certificates allow your loved one to be absolutely delighted with their gift — and thrilled by your thoughtfulness and generosity!

What could be simpler than a cuff?  The beauty of this piece rests in the quality of the materials used — in this case, sterling silver — the measured grace, and the intricate detailing.  Look at the horse’s head.  You can almost see the light in the horse’s eyes as he looks ahead to the next jump, or prances eagerly in place, ready to enter the ring.

Part of the beauty of cuff bracelets is that they’re always appropriate. You could wear this piece casually — paired with a sweater and jeans, it’s a nice, bright, sporty accent — or in an office environment, where it pairs nicely with more formal attire while still conveying a sense of style and timeless elegance.

Not all cuff bracelets for horse lovers are strictly figural, either. This sensational Yurman-style cuff bracelet with satin matte silver curb links outlined by a shiny basketweave border embodies the equine aesthetic without being over-the-top, in-your-horse centric. It’s possible to be subtle and fashion forward at the same time, and this stunning cuff accomplishes exactly that.

Silver horse jewelry really shines in the winter, capturing the cool elegance of November skies, the frosty clouds of  your horse’s breath in the morning when you go out to the barn, the shimmering beauty of a dappled mare’s coat as she runs across the pasture… how could any horse lover resist?

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!

That’s certainly true for horse lovers, who have a wide range of gold bracelets, silver bracelets, and estate bracelets featuring horses to choose from.  Horse bracelets are available in a stunning range of styles: from the fashion forward to the timeless classic, there’s something for everyone.

Particularly hot this fall are Gold Bracelets . Gold is timeless, of course — mankind has treasured the shiny stuff since the dawn of time. But for the horse lover, gold can be worked in countless ways to perfectly complement your personal style while conveying your love of horses.

The bracelet pictured above is a great example. This is a  14k gold reversible horse heads with flowing manes bangle bracelet cuff. One glance immediately reveals the bold styling and fashion forward sensibilities: the woman who wears this bracelet embodies confidence, passion and determination — she’s not someone who will go unnoticed!

Loaded with brilliant sparkle and shine — always appropriate for the fall! –one side of this bracelet features four horse heads with 2ctw diamonds. The picture doesn’t even do this piece justice: when the light hits these stones they’re brilliantly beautiful.  On the reverse side the four horse heads are rendered in solid 14k gold. Classic and elegant, always appropriate, this look can work remarkably well with casual clothing as well.  We’re considering this a new classic piece — the type of bracelet every horse lover will want to have in her horse jewelry collection.

Antique and Estate Horse Jewelry

Everything old is new again, whether it’s a genuine estate piece or a modern replica, like this 14K Gold & Sterling Silver Horse Head Pendant, which is modeled on a stunning 1930′s piece.  Classic styling is always appropriate, and the fine detailing speaks to your passion for quality in all you do.

Are You Cuff Enough?

A new bold trend this spring can be spotted as close as the nearest wrist: cuff bracelets are big, big, big.  This is great news for the lover of fine horse jewelry: distinctive cuff bracelets provide the perfect platform for equestrian art.  Check out this 14K Gold and Sterling Silver Fantasy Cuff: with a trio of majestic mounts, manes flying and heads tossing, they’re the picture of high spirited grace every horsewoman holds dear.

GOLD, GOLD, GOLD

If you want your horse jewelry to be fashion forward and trend aware, you want to be wearing gold this spring!  Designers from Milan to NY are bringing out some innovative pieces in gold.  There’s a strong interest in figural work, such as this 14K Gold Horse of the Winds pin. Note the flowing mane and tail: you can almost feel the breeze whipping!  Dynamic design and fine craftsmanship ensures this is a piece that will serve you through this season and beyond!

Of course we want to give our newest, best and most attractive pieces of equestrian jewelry special attention- but there’s another reason, too.

In the Spotlight (who I called Spotty) was more than just a horse to me. She came into my life in 1990, and when my husband passed away in 1992, Spotty was exactly what I needed-she was more than a companion or show horse, she gave me a focus and she gave me a life for the next 8 years.

Now of course, horses from Europe are popular and in high demand. Horse people everywhere value the talent and temperament that comes from the careful breeding of royal stock with thoroughbred and work horse stock. Spotty was one of the earliest “warmblood” horses in New England, and in some ways she set the bar.

It was my good fortune to have had a horse that embodied the characteristics that are most prized by amateur riders: an amazing athlete, a steady, reliable and comfortable gait to ride, lots of chrome, a pleasure to ride and watch ( routinely covering up MY mistakes), perfect ground manners, an easy keeper, AND she was always happy to see you!

Together we were a team- and it was all Spotty’s doing. We attended the top shows in the Northeast (Ox Ridge, Fairfield, Farmington) competed at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida—and regularly came away with great ribbons.

The horseshow judges loved her!

Then when she had a career ending injury, she gave me the most beautiful foal!

Spotty was a once-in-a-lifetime horse, and I am so grateful to have had her.

So, this blog is to chat about jewelry, and to highlight new and fashion forward pieces of jewelry-but also to honor Spotlight-The Star- and to acknowledge how very lucky I was to have had her in my life.