The Diamond Store has some exceptional horse shoe earrings for sale. They are mounted in white or yellow gold in a pave setting. These designs are made by fitting the diamonds into clusters into tapered holes in the metal so that almost none of the mount is visible. The diamonds are set almost level with some of the surrounding metal raised to form beads to secure the stones. The name pave originates from the French word for paved denoting the close fitting stones on the streets of Paris.
Because the horse shoe is associated with good luck, the earrings at The Diamond Store are often used as wedding gifts, even though their link with the marriage ceremony is not too clear. The Greeks believed it was a crescent moon which symbolized fertility, but the more modern legend is attributed to the tenth century St Dunstan who trapped the devil and made him promise never to enter the house of a Christian which he would be able to recognise by a horseshoe hung above the door. It was therefore regarded as a lucky talisman and because the horseshoe is U shaped it retains good luck forever, and should not be turned upside down or it will fall out.
But it is not only brides who wear horse shoe earrings. They can be purchased from The Diamond Store by anyone who believes they are a lucky charm, someone with equestrian interests or by a wearer who just likes the look of them as they are a very attractive piece of jewellery.
