Suffragette Flower Earrings Silver 18Ct Gold Earrings

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These superb floral drop earrings are made representing the Suffragette movement.

The beautiful earrings are adorned with an Amethyst, leading down to a hanging flower set with a rich green Peridot, sparkling Diamonds and Pearls.

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.

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

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.

Pearls have a wonderful lustre with a rich creamy tone, they are lovely lustrous and natural.

These earrings are made in the Victorian style.

The earrings are set in 18ct Yellow Gold on Silver, fitted with long shepherd hook wires.

These are a truly fabulous pair of earrings that look beautiful when worn, very eye catching.

Weigh 4.1 grams together.

Measure 11mm across x 52mm down.

Flower droppers measure 10mm across x 18mm down.

Both in excellent condition.