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Antique suffragette pendant made in the Edwardian era
The Suffragette movement was pivotal in such things as giving the right to vote to women, and was a very strong and powerful movement that started in the late 1800's Suffragette jewellery is easily recognisable by having three main colours, green, white and violet, and in this pendant, it is set with peridot for the green, pearls for the white and garnet for the purple in a design that is so elegant and will no doubt always be admired. From the way the pearls graduate so elegantly around the sides, to the vertical bars all the way to the garnet that sways elegantly at the bottom, this is a piece of jewellery that is not only beautiful, but also steeped in history. Measuring 28.4mm across by 39mm plus the bail for the chain, this is a spectacular pendant that is as poignant today as when it was made over 100 years ago. Stock# U226 Circa: 1910 $Sold.
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Antique suffragette pendant
The suffragette movement of the late 19th Century and early 20th Century was defining in allowing woman to vote and was often represented by the colours green, white and violet that was used in jewellery worn and is seen here in this very elegant antique suffragette pendant from the Edwardian era. Dating from the early 1900's, this suffragette pendant was made in 9ct gold and is set with four round amethysts, one oval amethyst and the suspended pear cut amethyst at the bottom. This is all highlighted with the four round peridots and the pearl all set into a very refined and elegant scroll setting. Laid out from end to end, the necklace measures 48cm in length and the pendant itself measures 4cm wide by 5.1cm from the bottom of the lower amethyst to the top of the scroll work. Suffragette jewellery has certainly increased in popularity in recent years and this antique suffragette pendant is just so elegant and destined to always be admired. Stock# ES1542 Circa: 1910 $Sold.