The magic of the lucky horseshoe symbol – what is its meaning?

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Horseshoes are probably the most commonly recognised good luck charm or talisman in the Western World – millions of people think that they are lucky, and that the horseshoe symbol is a magically protective amulet or talisman. For this reason, they make a popular gift for a friend or relative and for all sorts of events: The happy couple at a wedding for example (or engagement), the bride or groom, best man or usher; or a colleague in retirement from work, someone moving to a new house, the arrival of a new baby (or at a baby shower) or someone entering a competition, a driving test or other exam. Horseshoe charms are commonly found in jewellery worn as earrings, bracelets and pendants on necklaces, and gifted as good luck charms or talismans to hang on the wall of a house. They are thought to possess some sort of magic. But why?

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Since earliest times, man has believed that the crescent or U-shape or symbol was a powerful protective talisman. For the Greeks, it symbolised the crescent moon which was regarded as a symbol of fertility, with links to Moon goddesses such as Artemis and Diana. They were also used to ward off the mischievous celtic fairies.

In one story, St. Dunstan, the favourite saint of the English people, nailed a horseshoe to a horse when he was working as a blacksmith. The horse was actually the Devil in disguise and it caused the Devil great pain. Dunstan only agreed to remove the shoe and release the Devil after he promised never to enter a place with a horseshoe.

The combination of luck, protection, religion, and magic are all captivated by the horseshoe symbol and many people believe it will bring them good luck in the lives and to any special events or occasions – and ward off evil and misfortune / bad luck. In the past, superstition dictated that sailors nailed a horseshoe to the mast of their ship to help their vessel avoid bad weather, storms and disaster. And nowadays, gifting a magic lucky horseshoe charm for a wedding is common.

Should a good luck horseshoe be mounted open end up or down?

“Up” to stop luck running out – “Down” to pour luck onto you. It doesn’t matter, it’s the thought and effect of the charm that matters – the belief in the magic. See our Lucky Charms guide for why this is so.

A good luck horseshoe for a wedding? Lucky Horseshoes are ideal gifts on Wedding Days (for the Guests, Ushers, Bridesmaids, etc) and for friends or loved-ones who are in a Competition, which they can carry as a talisman to give them more confidence in these stressful events like an Exam or a Driving Test.

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Camino travel bracelet ~ aquamarine

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Our Aquamarine Camino travel bracelet consists of the prettiest pale-blue/green chips of Aquamarine and bali-style silver-coloured beads. It features a sterling silver scallop shell, symbolic of the Camino de Santiago pilgrim route. The 1,000-year-old pilgrimage to the shrine of St. James in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela is known as the Way of St. James (El Camino de Santiago - in Spanish). Some 200,000 pilgrims travel to the city each year from all over the world to find inspiration and/or deeper spiritual understanding. Many carry with them a scallop shell symbol like this - believed to promote strength and hope.

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Dimensions: The bracelet is fastened with a lobster clasp and measures approx 7.5" in length with an additional 1.25" extender chain finished with a tiny chip of aquamarine.

With the combination of luck and protection in this camino jewellery bracelet, it makes a powerful charm bracelet. The perfect gift for a loved-one setting out on a journey. Ideal gift for travel. Comes gift-wrapped (with an information card option) like all our presents - and we can print a personal message on your behalf.

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AQUAMARINE: The lucky gift for travellers. Since ancient times, Aquamarine has been associated with luck, happiness and courage . . primarily for travellers. But it is also believed to have a soothing influence on relationships, especially marriage, and makes an excellent gift for Anniversaries. (It is the traditional gemstone for the 19th Wedding Anniversary, and folklore has it that an Aquamarine is the luckiest charm for a bride, making it the perfect gift for an Engagement.) To many ancient cultures, Aquamarine was also a symbol of happiness, courage and everlasting youth, quickening the intellect, and improving memory. For these reasons it is said to be an effective treatment for anxiety, depression and grief, bringing serenity to the mind to the wearer. People often wear this lucky gemstone to bring good luck in new ventures like a new job, or to try and ensure financial success, because it is said to stimulate creativity and calm, and relax the mind.

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