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This fabulous antique Art Deco 9ct Yellow Gold Suffragette pendant is Circa 1920.
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 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 kite shaped pendant is adorned with lovely cream Pearls, a central green Peridot and a violet Amethyst dropper.
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.
This is a lovely piece of Suffragette history and will look beautiful displayed on a Gold chain!
Weighs 2.8 grams.
Measures 26mm across x 43mm down - 52mm including bale.
Peridot measures 5mm x 5mm.
Amethyst measures 4mm x 4mm.
Excellent condition.
ITEM NUMBER- 8892
