Antique Victorian Suffragette Drop Earrings 15Ct Gold Circa 1900

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These fabulous antique Victorian 15ct Gold Suffragette drop earrings are Circa 1900.

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!

The wonderful earrings boast a beautiful rich green Peridot and a violet Amethyst pendulum which is surrounded by a halo of creamy Pearls.

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 earrings are all set in 15ct Yellow Gold and fitted with long Gold shepherd hook wires.

These are truly stunning antique earrings that look beautiful when worn!

Weigh 3.5 grams together.

Measure 13mm across x 34mm down.

Amethyst measures 4mm x 7mm / Peridot measures 5mm x 5mm.

Both in Excellent condition.

ITEM NUMBER- 9114