Victorian Emerald & Diamond Horseshoe Ring Size:4.24 Striking Victorian silver locket with

Striking Victorian silver locket with a distinctly futuristic design

Victoria was "pleased to order that in future on Saint Patrick’s Day all ranks in Her Majesty's Irish regiments shall wear as a distinction a sprig of shamrock in their head-dress to commemorate the gallantry of Her Irish soldiers during the recent battles in South Africa

It's a superb quality example

Control marks to the outer band  - dog and eagle head - indicate it's French-made

London 1920

Victorian Emerald & Diamond Horseshoe Ring Size:4.24 Striking Victorian silver locket withDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A fantastic Victorian horseshoe ring set with gorgeous Colombian emeralds. Modelled in 14k gold and dating to circa 1880. The emeralds are bordered by gorgeous rose cut diamonds, with a later added 1. 75ct brilliant cut diamond in the centre. With a hand pierced gallery and bifurcated shoulders that tilt the horseshoe slightly to the right, this one definitely makes a lucky statement piece. There are many superstitions on