15ct gold bar brooch with ruby and diamond horseshoe motif

This bar brooch exemplifies the Victorian and Edwardian fascination with horseshoe motifs, which symbolized good luck and prosperity. The use of 15ct gold was standard in British jewelry from the mid-19th century until 1932, when the hallmarking standard was discontinued. The combination of rubies and diamonds in a horseshoe design was particularly popular during the late Victorian era through the Edwardian period, reflecting both the sentimental symbolism of the time and the technical skill of period jewelers. Bar brooches of this style were worn horizontally across the bodice or at the collar, serving both decorative and practical purposes in securing garments. Such pieces are highly valued by antique jewelry collectors and enthusiasts of Victorian and Edwardian design for their craftsmanship, historical significance, and the rarity of 15ct gold in modern markets. The horseshoe motif continues to appeal to those who appreciate symbolic jewelry, while the quality of materials and workmanship attracts serious collectors of period jewelry.