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?

Lucky horseshoe cufflinks – to inspire your male friends to have a bit of good luck

Horseshoe with Indalo — Indalo pendant – with horseshoe, makes a unique gift that means good luck in more ways than one

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.

Lucky horseshoe charm pendant - it's well known: there's luck in a charm

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Jewellery for Good Luck - Indalo bracelet

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A totally unique, mixed-metal, silver and gold Indalo Man bracelet - to wish luck and good fortune

In southern Spain you can see the Indalo figure everywhere - like a little guardian angel representing to many, the local saint Saint Indalecio, whom some say was the origin of the Indalo name (and 'Indal Eccius' means 'Messenger of the Gods' in old Iberian). This figure, with outstretched arms holding a rainbow - the Rainbow Warrior, is said to radiate protection, prosperity, good health and wellbeing.

If you want to remind a special friend or loved-one to be lucky and positive and at the same time let them know how much you care, let us send this charming and unique Indalo bracelet on your behalf.

Description: The hexagonal-shaped gold-filled bead features the Indalo Man ("Classic" or "Dancing" style - choose in Options Box) ) engraved around the surface. It hangs on a 3mm sterling-silver snake-chain bracelet which measures 7.25 ins in length and fastens with a lobster clasp. The Indalo bead is enclosed by two black silicone stopper beads to keep it secure on the bracelet.

(Option available for 2 ins extender chain at small extra cost to make the bracelet a bit longer: Please choose in Options box ).

:)- Gift-Wrapped
:)- Free information card (see photo) about the lucky Indalo
:)- Personal message can be added
:)- Rapid shipping

PLEASE NOTE: The ends of the silver bracelet do NOT unscrew, so any additional beads would need to fit over the lobster clasp in order to slide on . . just as we have slid this particular Indalo bead over the end: (Our Indalo bead is a standard-size European-style bead)

Do you know someone who could do with some extra inspiration for an important event, or just needs to feel more positive each day? Show them you care with this exquisite Indalo Man bracelet. Comes gift-wrapped, like all our presents - and we can print a personal message on your behalf.

Accompanying information card can pass on wishes of prosperity, success and good health.

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More information about the Indalo lucky symbol . .

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Note about Gold-Filled:

Whereas "Gold-Plated" is only a very thin layer of gold that is 'plated' onto the surface of a variety of other metals and "Vermeil" just means that the plated item is made of silver . . Gold-Filled is a layer of solid gold, pressure-bonded into another metal (in our case 925 sterling silver). Gold-Filled has a much higher value than simple Gold-Plating or Vermeil because it contains a much greater quantity of gold; and is of higher quality because of the way that gold is included: Once termed “Rolled-Gold” it has a long history - although the modern process wasn't patented until Victorian times in England. It is much more precious and tarnish-resistant than Gold-Plated / Vermeil: It does not rub off or flake or change colour.