Late Victorian Whitby Jet Horseshoe Tie Pin feed-condition-used the remarkable demantoid variety was

the remarkable demantoid variety was only discovered in 1868 in Russia’s Ural Mountains

Somehow it is modern

This exceptional antique ring combines that symbolism with the artistry and craftsmanship that make Art Nouveau jewellery so enduringly captivating

a symbol of bravery and strength in English jewelry and of prosperity

its sentiment remains just as meaningful and its style just as wearable today

Late Victorian Whitby Jet Horseshoe Tie Pin feed-condition-used the remarkable demantoid variety wasThis WhitbyJet Horseshoe featues the horse's frog (upside down heart shape under the shoe). It was crafted in Whitby, Yorkshire, where 19th century fossilised wood was discovered and later marketed to meet the needs of a grieving nation following the death of Prince Albert. It is a unique pin, with a fascinating history.