The Irish love their horses - and we love how they celebrate that love in jewelry! Ireland has a long, complex relationship with horses that goes back to the dawn of time. Before Christianity became the dominant religion in the region, the Celtic people worshiped a variety of Gods and Goddesses. Among these was Epona, a goddess of fertility and protector of horses, donkeys, and mules. Epona … [Read more...]
Spirit and Style: Horse Jewelry For the Wild Heart
To love a horse is to love freedom,to ride into the wild wind with an open heart. The proud wild mustangs have had a hard time of it lately . But the tide may be turning, as Madeline Pickens, wife of Texas billionaire T. Boone Pickens, has just purchased a huge Nevada ranch with plans to turn it into a wild horse sanctuary. The ranch, which is located outside of Elko, is 14,000 acres -- more … [Read more...]
How To Buy The Best Gold Horse Jewelry
The holidays are coming! If you’re smart, you’re starting your shopping now – especially for the horsewoman in your life. You want to give a gift that touches her heart. Gold horse jewelry offers the perfect combination of sparkle and shine and sensitivity. … [Read more...]
Gold and Silver Horse Jewelry
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird, it's a plane...it's a horse? Today, the skies over the Atlantic ocean are the scene of the world's biggest airlift of horses in history. Approximately 450 European horses are on their way to the World Equestrian Games, which begin tomorrow in Kentucky. The horses are traveling in specially outfitted charter planes -- which they reportedly prefer to riding in a … [Read more...]
Silver Horse Jewelry: Shine and Sparkle for the Fall
It's fall, the fashionistas have been watching, and all the reports agree: silver is definitely one of the must have metals to feature in your jewelry! The big, big, big trend toward charm jewelry, sparked by the Pandora phenomenon, continues to be strong. Part of the appeal of this trend is the ability of the wearer to personalize their own bracelet by selecting charms that they find … [Read more...]
Straight from the Racetrack: His and Hers Horse Jewelry
Some of the best horse stories in the world come from the racetrack -- and this one is no different. On August 22nd, track announcer Larry Collmus got to call a race unlike any other: “Mywifenosevrything. Thewifedoesntknow. They’re one-two. Of course they are!” Mywifenosevrything and Thewifedoesntknow are destined to meet again (of course!) on Sunday, during the 8th race at Monmouth … [Read more...]
Hoofprints of History: Vintage Horseshoe Jewelry
On the news this morning, a man described the actions of his organization as being 'driven by the hoofprints of history'. Setting aside the politics entirely, you've got to wonder about the hoofprints of history. Somewhere, does Man O' War's hoofprint still endure, trapped in slow-standing mud and dried for all eternity? What about Kelso? Seabiscuit? Brown Beauty, who Paul Revere rode on his … [Read more...]
Perfect for Horse Lover: Nameplate Bracelets
Ready for a shocking bit of news? There's only 122 shopping days until Christmas! That sounds like a lot of time -- until you realize that those days are filled with back to school season and Halloween and Thanksgiving and everything that happens at this time of year at work and then of course everything you're involved with with the horses and the kids...before you know it, it's six thirty pm … [Read more...]
Horse Jewelry Reflects Your Passion and Spirit!
The wind of heaven is that which blows between a horse's ears. I was reminded of this proverb, first delivered to us from the sands of Arabia so very long ago, on a ride this weekend. There is no sensation quite equal to the thrill of riding: that effortless partnership covering miles, civilization left far behind at the trail head, the timeless rhythm of hooves, new wonders discovered with … [Read more...]
Rose Gold Horse Jewelry
Gold horse jewelry is a traditional favorite, but some of our fans are looking for something different -- a little more colorful, perhaps, unique and individual. Rose Gold Horse Jewelry may be the answer you're looking for! What is Rose Gold? Rose Gold has a distinct, attractive reddish color, which makes it a top choice for use in horse jewelry and musical instruments. The secret of rose … [Read more...]