Vintage Enameled Running Horse Brooch – Gold Tone

Horse-themed jewelry has long symbolized freedom, strength, and grace. In the mid-20th century, particularly during the 1950s to 1970s, animal brooches became highly popular in costume jewelry, often used to showcase the wearer’s personality or passions. This brooch likely dates to that era, when American and European designers embraced whimsical and natural motifs. The combination of enamel and gold-tone metal was a common technique, offering affordable luxury with artistic flair. Such brooches were often gifted as tokens of good luck or worn during special outings and equestrian events. Today, they are cherished as nostalgic collectibles representing both style and craftsmanship from a bygone era.