Type of jewel: Vintage antique diamond tiepin lucky horse shoe Condition: very good Style: Vintage antique Era: ca. 1890 Theme: Horseshoe - There is no consensus among historians as to when and by who horseshoes were first invented. What seems most plausible is that shoeing was invented by numerous armorers in different places at about the same time, and then kept as a military secret for a very short time - until the practice was apparently widespread. Fact is that to date they are considered to bring good-luck. Material: 14K warm yellow gold and details in white gold or platinum (touchstone tested) Diamond(s): Eight old mine brilliant cut (also called bolshevics) with an estimated weight of ± 0.24ct. (colour and clarity: H/J, vs/si). All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since the stones were not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting. All diamonds in our vintage and antique jewellery are verified by the IJGC-lab to confirm whether they are natural or lab-grown. We do not offer any pieces with lab-grown diamonds. Thus, we assure that all diamonds in this jewel are 100% natural. Birth and month stones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April. Hallmarks: No trace. Dimensions: horse shoe 1,04 cm (0,41 inch) x 0,88 cm (0,35 inch), length pin 5,53 cm (2,18 inch) - See picture with a ruler in cm and inches Weight: 1,30 gram (0,84 dwt) Adin reference Nº: 24129-0378 - Accompanied by a professional report of authenticity for your peace of mind. - Shipped insured and registered for your security, though you're most welcome to collect in person. - For shipments outside the EU, import duties and other charges may apply. We advise checking this in advance. - We invite you to browse through our customer feedback to discover the level of satisfaction we consistently provide. - See more of our products, visit: https://auction.catawiki.com/lotsfrom/Adin - Antique and vintage jewellery often undergoes thoughtful refurbishment, remodelling, or repairs to enhance its longevity and wearability. Such pieces frequently bear marks of this tender care. Furthermore, we present our antique and vintage jewellery in its authentic state, refraining from removing scratches or applying rhodium plating to white gold items. Our priority is to preserve the genuine allure and history of each piece. However, as the new owner, you have the option to take it to a local goldsmith for a cosmetic refresh, should you choose.