Details
This beautiful and rare antique Art Nouveau pendant was created in support of the women’s suffrage movement. Crafted in warm 9ct yellow gold circa 1910, the large piece is a masterclass in period elegance, showcasing an intricate openwork “lace” frame, with delicate milgrain settings. At its centre rests a vibrant spring-green peridot, encircled by luminous seed pearl petals to form a floral cluster, and finished with a regal violet amethyst drop that sways gracefully beneath.
The distinctive gemstone palette was commonly associated with the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU), one of the leading forces behind the British suffrage movement in the early 1900s. The colours carried powerful symbolism: violet for loyalty, white for purity, and green for hope - together often interpreted as the message “Give Women Votes!”
One can imagine the courageous trailblazer who first wore this pendant, using fine jewellery as both a fashion statement and a subtle act of defiance in the fight for equality. More than a beautiful accessory, this is a wearable piece of social history - a tribute to the remarkable women who helped change the world. Whether given as a meaningful gift or treasured personally, it serves as a timeless talisman of strength, hope, and feminine power.
WEIGHT: 4.8 grams
MEASURES: Height 55mm (inc. loop) x Width 40mm x Depth 4.5mm
METAL: Yellow Gold (Stamped 9ct)
STONES: Peridot (4mm, approx. 0.25ct), Amethyst (5mm, approx. 0.40ct), Seed Pearls
AGE: Edwardian. (Circa 1910)
MARKS: 9ct stamp. No other marks, typical for items made before hallmarking legislation was introduced
CONDITION: Excellent, wear commensurate with age
ITEM NUMBER: 26-163
