Victorian Pearl & Coral Lucky Horseshoe Brooch star sapphire and jewellers were creating pieces

and jewellers were creating pieces that ranged from subtly inspired by 20s/30s designs right through to near exact replicas

made by Oria who were - along with Fix and Murat - one of three 19th century jewellery houses that pioneered and excelled in the production of gold plated jewellery

Swipe to see a copy of an original 19th century advert for the device

modelled in 15 karat gold and silver

It dates from the turn of the 20th century - offered in the period presentation box pictured

Victorian Pearl & Coral Lucky Horseshoe Brooch star sapphire and jewellers were creating piecesDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A beautiful Victorian horseshoe brooch set with two rows of gemstones: coral outer and pearl inner. It dates from the late 19th Century, circa 1880, crafted in 18 karat gold throughout. Horseshoes are a symbol of luck and protection, and when there was an increase in superstition in the Victorian era, they shot up in popularity. It was thought that the horseshoe needed to be worn facing upward, or the good luck might pour out.