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A Bit of Jewelry for the Year of the Horse
Western wear continues to trend in the Year of the Fire Horse and along with it, horse and horseshoe motifs in jewelry.
Among the 20 pieces of jewelry featured to celebrate the Year of the Horse is Cece Jewellery’s “Traveller’s Tale” ring showcasing a horse in champlevé enamel accented by brilliant-cut diamonds in 18-karat yellow gold ($13,670).
Happy Lunar New Year!
In the Lunar calendar, 2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse and jewelry designers are embracing equestrian themes.
Horse and horseshoe motifs aren’t new in jewelry, but their use is increasing, in part due to the continuing popularity of Western wear.
The trend was ignited by Beyonce’s “Cowboy Carter” tour last year, with bolo ties and the use of leather increasing, and has expanded to include horse and horseshoe motifs and pieces like Marie Lichtenberg’s bejeweled bandana, which debuted at Couture in 2025.
According to ChineseNewYear.net, the Year of the Horse symbolizes adventure, vitality, and momentum.
It follows the Year of the Snake, which made snake motifs trendy again with antique and vintage-inspired jewelry at the forefront, and precedes the Year of the Goat.
Jump on the equestrian trend with these 20 selects featuring horses, horseshoes, bits, stirrups, and even a horse-drawn carriage.
In the Lunar calendar, 2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse and jewelry designers are embracing equestrian themes.
Horse and horseshoe motifs aren’t new in jewelry, but their use is increasing, in part due to the continuing popularity of Western wear.
The trend was ignited by Beyonce’s “Cowboy Carter” tour last year, with bolo ties and the use of leather increasing, and has expanded to include horse and horseshoe motifs and pieces like Marie Lichtenberg’s bejeweled bandana, which debuted at Couture in 2025.
According to ChineseNewYear.net, the Year of the Horse symbolizes adventure, vitality, and momentum.
It follows the Year of the Snake, which made snake motifs trendy again with antique and vintage-inspired jewelry at the forefront, and precedes the Year of the Goat.
Jump on the equestrian trend with these 20 selects featuring horses, horseshoes, bits, stirrups, and even a horse-drawn carriage.
Ali Weiss Jewelry’s baby “Horseshoe” charm with baguette diamonds in 14-karat yellow gold ($550)
Anita Ko’s “Lucky Horse” talisman with diamonds in 18-karat yellow gold ($12,500)
Ben Nighthorse Jewelry’s reversible “Running Horse” pendant with turquoise inlayed in sterling silver ($3,300)
Brooke Gregson’s one-of-a-kind “Horseshoe” necklace with a 13.03-carat aquamarine set in 18-karat yellow gold ($13,860)
Cece Jewellery’s “Traveller’s Tale” ring features a horse in champlevé enamel accented by brilliant-cut diamonds in 18-karat yellow gold ($13,670)
Circa 1700’s “Horsebit” link chain in a custom 18-karat yellow gold ($38,995)
Claudia Mae’s large “Horse” necklace with pink sapphires and diamond in 14-karat yellow gold ($6,490)
Harwell Godfrey’s “Major Love and Luck Horseshoe” pendant with a 1.39-carat citrine, turquoise, pink sapphire, and diamonds in 18-karat yellow gold ($27,250)
Jacquie Aiche’s small cameo necklace with a horse carved in agate, graduated diamonds, and 14-karat yellow gold ($4,830)
Jade Trau’s “Horseshoe” charm featuring 0.67 carats of cobblestone pavé diamonds in 18-karat yellow gold ($8,350)
Karina Brez’s “Stirr It Up” pendant with 4.88 carats of sapphires and 1.01 carats diamonds in 18-karat yellow gold ($6,000)
Kwit’s “Pony” ring centers on a pavé diamond horseshoe framed by 14-karat yellow gold and maroon enamel ($2,695)
Lionheart’s “Legacy Lucky” brooch with mother-of-pearl, 4.60 carats of diamonds, and 18-karat yellow gold ($40,000). The brooch is styled here as a pendant on an Arizona turquoise and diamond bead chain with a 14-karat yellow gold and a pavé diamond clicker connector ($46,950).
Marie Lichtenberg’s “Horseshoe” scapular necklace with ebony, diamonds, and 18-karat yellow gold ($11,420)
Oscar Heyman’s “Horse & Carriage” brooch with 108 round diamonds in 18-karat yellow gold and platinum (price upon request)
Royal Chain’s “Horseshoe” bolo bracelet in 14-karat yellow gold ($410)
Seal & Scribe’s “Golden Pony” ring centering on a circa 1800s glass horse intaglio accented by rose-cut diamonds in a Georgian-style setting with silver over 14-karat yellow gold (price upon request)
Sig Ward Jewelry’s “Horseshoe” tassel earrings with freshwater pearls and diamonds in 14-karat yellow gold ($5,780)
The Back Vault’s “Jockey Horse” cuff links by David Webb in 18-karat yellow gold and platinum with black enamel ($12,600)
Verragio’s signature diamond bangle in 18-karat yellow and white gold with 2.70 carats of diamonds ($22,300)
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