{"product_id":"equestrians-adornment-vintage-10k-gold-horse-pendant-chain-vp211","title":"Recently Sold  (VP211)","description":"\u003cp\u003eEquestrian's Adornment - Vintage 10K Gold Bespoke Horse Pendant \u0026amp; Mariner Chain. This stunning pendant is crafted from 10K yellow gold, tested and confirmed. The chain is crafted from 10K yellow gold, hallmarked 10K, ITALY. The pendant features a vintage custom handmade design, and quality craftsmanship. The chain is Italian made, hand polished, and features high quality craftsmanship. This beautiful pendant is made in the form of a magnificent horses face and a flowing mane. The detail of the face and the mane is beautifully and deeply carved, which gives the pendant dimension and character. The bale is substantial, and sturdy, which is perfect for the weight of the piece. The chain is designed as a mariner style, and features a secure lobster claw clasp in perfect working order. This vintage high quality pendant and chain would make a fantastic gift or addition to any equestrian's collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Appraisal included with the pendant and chain.  Appraised at $4460.00 (Tax Excluded) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistory: Gold was generally used for a couple thousand years solely to create things such as jewelry and idols for worship\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This was until around 1500 BC when the ancient empire of Egypt, which benefited greatly from its gold-bearing region, Nubia, made gold the first official medium of exchange for international trade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe earliest evidence suggesting horses were ridden dates to about 3500 BCE\u003c\/b\u003e, where evidence from horse skulls found at site in Kazakhstan indicated that they had worn some type of bit. Evidence from Bhimbetka rock shelters suggest mounts were used at least 10,000 BCE.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eToday's major equestrian sports can trace their roots as far back as ancient Greece\u003c\/b\u003e, where dressage was developed as a way to prepare horses for war. Horses were also involved in Olympic competitions as early as 680 BCE, when chariot races were introduced to the Ancient Olympic Games.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements: Pendant 44.50 mm x 31.50 mm    Chain 20\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: Pendant \u0026amp; Chain 25.36 grams \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Excellent      Note: Fine condition \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Pendant : Canada      Chain: Italy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: Circa 1980\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40477507682362,"sku":"VP211","price":3895.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5305\/files\/DSC_7517.jpg?v=1716434948","url":"https:\/\/raritiesantiquejewelry.com\/products\/equestrians-adornment-vintage-10k-gold-horse-pendant-chain-vp211","provider":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}