5 most collectible horse-themed jewellery for Chinese New Year 2026

In Chinese culture, the horse is associated with vitality, independence, and success earned through perseverance. And some of the world’s most celebrated houses have translated this powerful motif into alluring jewellery talismans that blend cultural symbolism and contemporary luxury to welcome 2026.

As your good luck charm is highly personal, here are five beautiful horse-inspired jewellery interpretations that serve a range of tastes, from glamorous to quirky.

1. Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Animals Horse Clip

Van Cleef & Arpels approaches the horse, like all its beloved animal motifs, with poetic finesse and refined craftsmanship.

Part of the Lucky Animals collection, the Horse Clip transforms the animal into a light-hearted jewel that reflects the maison’s enduring belief in jewellery as a bearer of luck and positivity. Featuring intense-red carnelian contrasted with onyx, the design also showcases the brand’s artisanal gold-beading technique that is a signature of the Perlee line.

2. Dior Couture Charms Horse Pendant Necklace

Is anything more playful than a toy-horse pendant? Bringing us back to childhood days is this Dior pendant necklace, fully rendered in silver with movable parts.

Part of creative director Jonathan Anderson’s debut collection, this creation artfully integrates the house’s couture atelier motifs, such as measuring tape, thimble, thread spool, and safety pins. The adjustable lobster clasp comes with a Dior signature plate, and allows the necklace to be worn at different lengths.

3. Bvlgari Horse Brooch Special Edition

Created to honour the Year of the Horse, this Bvlgari Horse Brooch draws from a 1970s heritage design and transforms it into a modern talisman.

Crafted in yellow gold and requiring over 180 hours of combined design and goldsmithing, the brooch features more than 40 cabochon rubies, pave diamonds, and black onyx inserts. Bold, bright, and sophisticated, it evokes a — values closely tied to the Fire Horse — and stands as one of the most technically impressive festive creations this season.

4. Hermes Galop Hermes Ring

Hermes’ equestrian DNA finds its purest jewellery expression in the Galop Hermes Ring, which is designed by its creative director for jewellery, Pierre Hardy.

Instead of depicting a literal horse, it abstracts movement and strength through smoothly sculptural curves in polished silver, and pays tribute to the maison’s heritage as a maker of horse harnesses, bridles, and saddles. A creation that is restrained in aesthetics yet substantial on the finger, it is ideal for those who favour quiet luxury that endures the seasons.

5. Qeelin Horse Bo Bo Charm

Joyful and auspicious yet contemporary, Qeelin’s iconic Bo Bo character is reimagined with adorable whimsy as a spirited stallion charm.

Evoking vitality through three-dimensional sculpting and meticulous pave work, it is set with 184 brilliant-cut diamonds and rubies, accented by a ruby saddle off which hangs three articulated lucky coins. Ruthenium coating is used for the hooves and saddle contours, while Bo Bo’s signature panda eyes are now rendered with black diamonds. This white and rose gold charm is also limited to 88 pieces.