Antique Victorian Suffragette Ring Gypsy Set Circa 1900

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

The ring is adorned with a central Amethyst, which has two creamy Pearls and also two Peridots at either side.

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.

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 ring is all set in a beautifully engraved gallery and is hallmarked on the inside of the shank.

This looks beautiful when worn, it is a great talking piece that represents the Suffragette movement.

It weighs 5 grams.

Measures N in the UK or 6¾ USA - Can be sized, we offer this service for free, it takes approximately one week.

The face of this ring measures 18mm across x 7mm down.

In excellent condition all round.