Antique Victorian Suffragette Pendant Circa 1900 Peridot Amethyst Pearl

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This fabulous antique Victorian 15ct Yellow Gold Suffragette pendant is Circa 1900.

Emmeline Pankhurst was the leader of the British Suffragette movement in the 19th century and through her efforts won the right for women to vote.

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!

The beautiful pendant is decorated in Lovely Pearls and boasts a violet Amethyst dropper and a rich green Peridot in the centre.

Green is for Give, white is for Women and violet is for Votes.

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.

Amethyst has been highly esteemed throughout the ages for its stunning beauty and legendary powers to stimulate and soothe the mind and emotions.

All set in Yellow Gold and complete with a faded 15ct hallmark on the reverse.

The pendant was purchased in London and steeped in English history. A wonderful eye catching piece that would look fabulous displayed on a Gold chain,

Weighs 4.5 grams.

Measures 27mm across x 44mm down x 55mm down including bale.

The Peridot measures 4mm across x 6mm down.

The Amethyst measures 4mm across x 7mm down.

Excellent condition.

ITEM NUMBER- 8851