Superb French Sapphire, Diamond and Pearl Band in 18ct Historical torque bracelet Finding a horseshoe was considered

Finding a horseshoe was considered lucky in Bruges in the late 1470s

Age/Origin: Austro-Hungarian

about 60" in length

with dramatic enamel

Superb French Sapphire, Diamond and Pearl Band in 18ct Historical torque bracelet Finding a horseshoe was consideredNostalgia for the Middle Ages and the Italian French Renaissance brought back a renewed interest in the symbolic powers of gemstones, especially toward the end of the 19th century, in Europe and the US. Rings were commonly made to celebrate birth stones and add subtle color to match a bride's eyes or temperament sapphire has been a long beloved gemstone for its cool, watery tones. And from time to time, the French were persuaded to export some of