Victorian Ruby Lucky Horseshoe Pendant infinity knot some light tarnish and patina

some light tarnish and patina commensurate with age

Given the three dice it was possibly intended as a portable way to play bunco – a parlour game popular in 19th Century England

It's crafted in 22k gold (or slightly higher) and dates from the first half of the century

Originally it would have been worn on the end of a watch chain

The trio (they definitely weren’t amigos

Victorian Ruby Lucky Horseshoe Pendant infinity knot some light tarnish and patinaDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 A gorgeous Victorian ruby set horseshoe pendant dating from the late 19th Century. It's crafted in 15 karat gold, and set with six ruby "nails", with delicate carved detailing on each side. Horseshoes have long been associated with good luck, and has become popular symbol to provide protection. There are many superstitions on which way you should hang a horseshoe, however many choose to hang it facing down, believing that when