Horse jewelry, jewelry with a horse design, has fascinated people throughout the history of man. From the earliest of times, families and individuals would incorporate the image of a horse onto their most treasured possessions, which often included jewelry. Made from precious metals and gems such as gold, silver and diamonds, they were passed down from generation to generation...becoming valuable family keepsakes.
Where does this come from? This desire to incorporate a mere "animal" into precious jewelry that will be owned, loved, and shown to others? It's not too hard to fathom when we think of the horse, an animal with a number of desirable traits that that we all hope to possess in our own character. These traits are:
1) The Strength of the Horse. Horses have been asked to perform man's most menial tasks for years and years. Consider the workhorses like the Clydesdale. They can plow the fields all day long and still find time to pull those famous Budweiser Wagons. Jewelry that incorporates the horse design will exude the strength and shear power of this magnificent animal. This form of jewelry is very popular amongst men.
2) The Grace of the Horse. Horses often come to mind when one thinks of grace. When you watch a horse gallop along a beautiful green meadow, you cannot help but think of grace. Every muscle and tissue of their body is working in unison to propel the animal across the field. They are beautifully streamlined, and the heart's desire of many a young boy and girl. When you add some diamonds into the mix you have a very special blend. A diamond, also known for it's class and elegance, is a gem that marries perfectly with equestrian design.
3) Horse Nobility. Many years ago, during the Middle Ages to be more exact, knights would often ride long in their full battle armor. The symbol of a horse would often be designed onto their shields. What form of transport did the peasant use? Their feet. No horse, no armor, and most certainly no shield with a horse design. If we move ahead to our present day we find that people of high-ranking are often honored with horse jewelry (such as gold brooches and medallions). Sometimes rings with the design of a horse are awarded to people as a sign of their "nobility" or "high social status".
Do you know the main reason that people wear horse jewelry? It's that they love this magnificent animal and want to show this love off to the world. Whether they are going to work, or to school, or shopping, or to play, they can tell the world "I love this animal".
In our future articles on horse jewelry we will be outlining some of our TOP PICKS...items that we think are worth your consideration. If you can't wait, please visit our blog... - 33380
Where does this come from? This desire to incorporate a mere "animal" into precious jewelry that will be owned, loved, and shown to others? It's not too hard to fathom when we think of the horse, an animal with a number of desirable traits that that we all hope to possess in our own character. These traits are:
1) The Strength of the Horse. Horses have been asked to perform man's most menial tasks for years and years. Consider the workhorses like the Clydesdale. They can plow the fields all day long and still find time to pull those famous Budweiser Wagons. Jewelry that incorporates the horse design will exude the strength and shear power of this magnificent animal. This form of jewelry is very popular amongst men.
2) The Grace of the Horse. Horses often come to mind when one thinks of grace. When you watch a horse gallop along a beautiful green meadow, you cannot help but think of grace. Every muscle and tissue of their body is working in unison to propel the animal across the field. They are beautifully streamlined, and the heart's desire of many a young boy and girl. When you add some diamonds into the mix you have a very special blend. A diamond, also known for it's class and elegance, is a gem that marries perfectly with equestrian design.
3) Horse Nobility. Many years ago, during the Middle Ages to be more exact, knights would often ride long in their full battle armor. The symbol of a horse would often be designed onto their shields. What form of transport did the peasant use? Their feet. No horse, no armor, and most certainly no shield with a horse design. If we move ahead to our present day we find that people of high-ranking are often honored with horse jewelry (such as gold brooches and medallions). Sometimes rings with the design of a horse are awarded to people as a sign of their "nobility" or "high social status".
Do you know the main reason that people wear horse jewelry? It's that they love this magnificent animal and want to show this love off to the world. Whether they are going to work, or to school, or shopping, or to play, they can tell the world "I love this animal".
In our future articles on horse jewelry we will be outlining some of our TOP PICKS...items that we think are worth your consideration. If you can't wait, please visit our blog... - 33380
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