fine jewellery for the love of a horse
the burnished horse
Weaving the story of the horse into timeless treasures. A celebration of equestriana: modern heirlooms handcrafted from your own horse's hair in precious metals and a brand new take on equestrian jewellery.
A long heritage of crafting horse hair
For centuries, horse hair has been worked into objects of utility, beauty and sentiment. The Burnished Horse, continues that heritage using traditional hair-working skills adapted for contemporary fine jewellery.
celebrating your equine friend
jewellery from a lock of horse hair
Horse hair is extraordinary. Look what we do with it! Using ancient weaving and braiding techniques we create unique fine jewellery from a lock of your own horse's hair. We marry this beautiful natural material with platinum, gold, sterling silver and precious gemstones. Choose from our collection pieces or commission something truly bespoke.
horse hair jewellery like no other
beautifully reflecting the horse you love
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the burnished horse collections
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what our customers say
It is exquisite and so well made. You have a unique skill that allows us to have a keepsake of our special friends.
Chris
I have in the past ordered horsehair jewellery for my daughter but I have never seen the quality and style that Diane produces. I cannot recommend her services enough... I will treasure it forever!
Jackie
It is a few years old now but it is still perfect and as beautiful as the day it arrived at my home. I love it to bits! Worth every penny, best purchase I ever made!
Judy
My daughter and I have just received our second bracelets. They are beautiful and made with great care. We were very happy to leave our precious horse hair with Diane and the left over hair was safely returned to us. Real craftsmanship and excellent personal service.
Judy
I looked at a few sites that make horse hair jewellery and thought that Burnished Horse pieces looked just that bit more elegant. I was not disappointed — it looks really pretty and classy.
Karen
all the pretty horse hair
Just Imagine it with your own horse’s hair
Move the slider to see how the same design changes with different colours of horse hair.
Horses . materials . making
What’s behind the burnished horse?
Discover the story of The Burnished Horse, founded from a lifelong connection with horses and a fascination with transforming horse hair into fine jewellery. Explore the ideas, techniques and craftsmanship behind every piece.
Burghley horse trials 2016
Winner overall best trade stand
From horse hair to fine jewellery
Your horse
Created using your own horse's hair, with its individual colour and character retained.
The craft
Horse hair is individually prepared and worked using specialist braiding, weaving and hair-working techniques.
Fine jewellery
Made in precious metals and gemstones to the standards of fine jewellery, designed to be worn and treasured for years to come.