Victorian Gold Gilt, Mother of Pearl & Turquoise Enamel Paste Buttons feed-agegroup-adult the openwork horseshoe is set

the openwork horseshoe is set with alternating bright rubies and sparkling old-cut diamonds

which rose to prominence between 1860-70

saturated blue with life and depth

absorbing the diverse sights and cultures of each country

while rubies represented passion and vitality

Victorian Gold Gilt, Mother of Pearl & Turquoise Enamel Paste Buttons feed-agegroup-adult the openwork horseshoe is setA particularly elegant dress set, complete in its original fitted case. Each button is centred with luminous mother of pearl, framed by a delicate turquoise enamel border, punctuated with fine gold detailing. It is finished with a paste in the centre which gives it a good twinkle. Completed in its original fitted retailers case, stamped J. B. Yabsley, 72 Ludgate Hill, London. Ludgate Hill was one of Londons principal jewellery and luxury trades