Antique Victorian Suffragette Ring 18Ct Diamond Peridot Amethyst Circa 1900

Details

This fabulous 18ct Yellow Gold Suffragette ring is Circa 1900.

The ring is set with sparkling Diamonds, with Amethyst’s and Peridots surrounding them in a cluster like gallery, which follows round to a Diamond on each shoulder.

The combination of stones represents such a powerful time.

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 was 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.

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

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.

Diamond is the hardest mineral on Earth and this combined with its exceptional lustre and brilliant fire has made it the most highly prized of all gems.

Hallmarks can been seen inside the shank.

Steeped in history from the Victorian era.

Looks fabulous when worn, a great talking piece.

It weighs 2.6 grams.

Measures N ½ in the UK or 7 USA - Can be sized, we offer this service for free, it takes approximately one week.

The face of this ring measures 20mm across x 12mm down.

Excellent condition.