Antique Victorian Suffragette Pendant Amethyst Heart 9Ct Gold Circa 1900

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This stunning antique Victorian 9ct Gold Suffragette heart pendant is Circa 1900.

Suffragettes liked to be depicted as feminine, their jewellery popularly consisted of Violet Green and White colours which were chosen to counter the stereotypes put forward by opponents that they were mannish or shrieking! Green is for Give, white is for Women and violet is for Votes!

The beautiful pendant is adorned with a large violet heart shaped Amethyst which is 20ct in size and accompanied by a small Pearl and rich green Peridot.

Amethyst has been highly esteemed throughout the ages for its stunning beauty which has adorned regal jewellery all around the world, from ancient Egypt to the British crown jewels.

The Peridot is a stone of lightness and beauty and was believed to be a stone of springtime by ancients who considered it a gift from Mother Nature.

The pendant is all set in 9ct Yellow Gold and complete with 9ct hallmark on the reverse.

This is a truly stunning Suffragette piece that would look magnificent displayed on a Gold chain!

Weighs 6.3 grams.

Measures 19mm across x 29mm down x 39mm down with bale.

Amethyst measures 18mm across x 19mm down.

Peridot measures 5mm x 5mm.

Excellent condition.

ITEM NUMBER- 9172