Antique gold signet ring with horseshoe
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Yellow and green gold ring 18kt (hallmark: horse head) decorated in its center with a horseshoe and an unengraved plate. Ring decorated with finely engraved motifs.
French Victorian work of the 19th century.
Gross weight: 3.52 g
Design height: 1.30 cm
Finger size: 58 (diameter 18.50 / US 8.40).
State : very little scratches on the gold parts, visible on the pictures.
Reputed for centuries to ward off evil spirits, the origins of the horseshoe as a good luck charm are still a bit murky.
A legend says that in 969 AD, Saint Dunstan, the patron saint of blacksmiths in the Catholic Church, had the courage to deceive the devil: the latter the devil: the devil ordered shoes, not for his horses, but for his own hooves!
Not wanting to work for him, Saint Dunstan decided at the last moment to drive the shoes into his foot with all his might. The pain being unbearable for him, the devil promised never to stop in a house on whose wall a horseshoe would be hung.
And apparently it also works when you wear it around your finger ;)!
👁️ Jewellery selected with care and love
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All our jewellery is sold with a new case, unless otherwise stated.
All our pendants are sold without chain, unless otherwise stated.
FAQ
The authenticity of Galerie Pénélope's antique jewellery?
All our items are guaranteed authentic, appraised and chosen for you by Camille, our gemmologist, graduate of the GIA (Graduate Gemologist), the HRD (Diamond Grader) and the ING (State Certified Gemmologist).
All our jewelry comes with a certificate of authenticity.
Can I try on a piece of jewellery before I buy it?
Galerie Pénélope offers a fitting service in its Parisian office located at the foot of the Sacré-Coeur. For more information, go to the contact us section.
Are the jewels of the Penelope Gallery guaranteed?
All our jewellery is guaranteed for a period of one year from the date on your invoice. We will repair free of charge any manufacturing or other defect, provided that this defect is not related to the use made by the customer, nor to natural wear.
Can I change the size of a Penelope Gallery ring?
For any purchase, Galerie Pénélope offers you the possibility to change the size of your ring up to 5 sizes bigger or smaller (subject to feasibility).
If your ring requires an adjustment of more than 5 sizes, please contact us for a quote.
Shipping & Returns
What are the delivery costs?
Standard delivery is offered.
Tracked shipment against signature with insurance.
Express delivery costs on quotation.
To which country can I have my order delivered?
Galerie Pénélope ships its products to France, the member countries of the European Union and everywhere else in the world.
What are the delivery times?
Galerie Pénélope makes sure that your order is delivered as soon as possible. Therefore, we provide you with these estimated delivery times as an indication:
France: 1-3 working days
Europe (excluding France): 3-5 working days
North America, Asia, Australia, Africa, Other: 5-10 working days