We have in our collection two amazing pieces by the American jewelry artist McClelland Barclay, and thought that today might be a good day to talk about them. Both pieces feature dogs (and let's face it - most of us have canine companions around who are nearly as dear as the horses in our lives!) McClelland Barclay was a talented and prolific artist. His heyday was the 1930's and 1940's, when … [Read more...]
Super Silver Horse Necklace
This blog entry was supposed to be about the many chains and cords for horse pendants that we sell. But as we were putting that entry together, we were reminded of this amazing Victorian Silver Book Chain Collar necklace and how could we not talk about that instead? Fans of vintage horse jewelry might be familiar with book chains, but not everyone is. Here's the 411 on this popular … [Read more...]
Great Horse Jewelry For Teenage Girls
When did you first fall in love with horses? For some of us, we knew we belonged in the saddle before we could even walk. But I'm guessing that a great many of the people reading this first came down with horse fever sometime between the ages of ten and thirteen. The teenage years are very powerful times, emotionally, and the passions and attachments we form at those times can last our entire … [Read more...]
A Sneak Peek At Fall’s Horse Jewelry Trends
It’s hard to believe when record heat waves are being recorded from coast to coast, but fall is right around the corner! That means it’s time to start shopping for your Back to School looks and freshen up your fall wardrobe. This fall, it’s all about the details. You’ll see your favorite designers bringing out looks that pair classic lines with exquisite detailing: look for lots of embroidery, … [Read more...]
Great Gold Horse Bracelets
Bracelets are back - have you heard? Personally, we think that great bracelets have never left: gold horse jewelry never goes out of style. This fall's trends include layers and layers of stacked bracelets: models are walking the runway with armfuls of bangles. If you want to emulate this look, add your own personal equestrian touch with our horseshoe bangle bracelet, the Oliver Brown Leather … [Read more...]
Rainy Day Daydreams: Romantic Horse Jewelry
Rainy days are made for jewelry shopping! There's something about gray skies that makes gold horse jewelry all the more attractive, you know? Today, we were talking about some of the most romantic horse jewelry in our collection. What makes a piece of horse jewelry romantic? It could be the design: there's something about the lines of this exquisite 14K Gold and Akoya Pearl Horseshoe Bracelet … [Read more...]
Pandora Style Equestrian Bead Charms
Do you have a passion for Pandora? If you do, you're not alone. These popular bead-charm bracelets have become the jewelry of choice for many horse lovers. Telling your story, a bead at a time, has an irresistible lure. However, until now, horse lovers couldn't tell their entire story: there simply were no high quality bead charms that would fit Pandora bracelets. That's not the case anymore. … [Read more...]
Draft Horse Jewelry
Power, grace, and personality: draft horses have it all. Originally bred to do all of mankind's heavy work, draft horses now are the companion of choice for many horse lovers. Make no mistake: there are still plenty of big Belgians pulling hay wagons and Percherons dragging trees out of woodlots - not to mention some Clydesdales and their beer wagon! Maybe you're one of the many people who … [Read more...]
Fabulous Fobs: The Roaring Horse Fob; Mother of Pearl Horse Fob
It's almost time for fall fashions. In these parts, that means watch fobs: these beautifully ornate pieces are taking center stage this season. You don't have a pocket watch? No problem! Watch fobs are finding new life as pendants: they're particularly stunning when paired with lush-colored sweaters. What makes a great watch fob? For many people, it's the ornate detailing. On this Rearing … [Read more...]
Horse Jewelry: What’s On Sale?
I don't know about you, but sometimes, when I find that the need for retail therapy meshes nicely with my bargain hunting instincts. There's nothing better than finding some new fabulous gold horse jewelry for the collection - especially when you don't have to pay top dollar. In case you're in that kind of mood yourself, I thought we'd look at some of the great pieces of gold horse jewelry … [Read more...]