{"product_id":"edwardian-paste-horseshoe-tie-pin","title":"Edwardian Paste Horseshoe Tie Pin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA charming Edwardian horseshoe tie pin, dating to circa 1910, featuring a miniature horseshoe set with nine sparkling clear paste stones, mounted on a slender brass-coloured metal pin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaste jewellery was enormously popular throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries. Made from carefully cut and polished glass, paste stones were designed to imitate the brilliance of diamonds and could be remarkably convincing. Far from being simply inexpensive imitations, fine paste jewellery was admired for its sparkle and decorative appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe horseshoe was one of the most popular symbols of good fortune in Victorian and Edwardian jewellery, frequently given as a token of luck, protection and happiness. Interestingly, although we often think of horseshoes being displayed with their ends pointing upwards to hold the luck inside, there was also a tradition of wearing them pointing downwards, allowing the luck to rain down upon the wearer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother rather entertaining piece of folklore suggested that an upright horseshoe provided a comfortable seat for the devil, whereas turning it upside down prevented him from settling there!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHorseshoe jewels were particularly popular as gifts for weddings, engagements and new beginnings, making them wonderfully sentimental little pieces of jewellery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe horseshoe is mounted on a slender pin with an attractive twisted section towards the point, a lovely decorative detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally intended to adorn a gentleman's tie or cravat, this sweet little lucky charm would be equally delightful worn on a jacket lapel, blouse or scarf today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderfully charming piece of Edwardian jewellery, full of character, symbolism and a little good fortune.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkin and Gerrish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57644189712757,"sku":"212M","price":475.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/3428\/6475\/files\/edwardian-paste-horseshoe-tie-pin-6466761.jpg?v=1791920364","url":"https:\/\/parkinandgerrish.com\/fr-ae\/products\/edwardian-paste-horseshoe-tie-pin","provider":"Parkin and Gerrish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}