Vintage Fox Hunting Bridle Rosette on Pearl Necklace

Bridle rosettes were used during the victorian period to adorn the bridles of carriage horses. Rosettes were designed to slide onto the bridle's headstall where the brow band attaches. Pristine examples such as the one featured in this necklace are becoming increasingly rare. The rosette measures 1 3/4" in diameter and is mounted on a complementary bronze bezel. The pendant is suspended from a 19" necklace of large hand knotted copper freshwater pearls. These pearls have a beautiful luster, and are unique in that there is some variation in size and shape which only adds to the artisan quality of this gorgeous necklace. One of a kind.