Gold lucky horseshoe pendant “Fortuna”

Description

Sublime 18k gold pendant from the 50s depicting a horseshoe. A classic and elegant lucky piece to wear every day, alone or layered, around the neck on a thin chain or as a charm on a bracelet.
Size: 1.7cm with bail and 1.2cm without.
Width: 1cm
Weight: 0.67g
Eagle Hallmark
This unique piece had a previous life in France.

The story: the entry of horseshoes into the repertoire of lucky charms dates back to the tenth century in Western Europe. From England to Ireland, legend associates the equestrian object with Saint Dunstan, the patron saint of blacksmiths and goldsmiths. It is from him that the tradition of hanging a horseshoe at the entrance of houses comes from him to provide them with spiritual protection. Since then, there has been a lively debate about the direction in which the horseshoe should be worn or hung. Some consider that it must be “U” shaped to keep luck inside. Others believe that it should be hung upside down, so that luck falls on you when you cross it.