Antique Victorian Suffragette Brooch 9Ct Gold Circa 1900

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This beautiful antique 9ct Yellow Gold Suffragette Brooch Pendant is Victorian, Circa 1900.

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 was chosen to counter the stereotypes put forward by opponents that they were mannish or shrieking.

The wonderful brooch boasts a deep Violet Amethyst in the centre and accompanied by a rich green Peridot dropper and lustrous Pearls.

This beautiful brooch can also be worn as a pendant too!

Green is for Give, white is for Women and violet is for Votes.

Amethyst has been highly esteemed throughout the ages for its stunning beauty and legendary powers to stimulate and soothe the mind and emotions.

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.

Purchased in London and steeped in English history.

Looks beautiful when worn, a wonderful piece of history that deserves to be treasured.

Weighs 3 grams.

Measures 30mm across x 35mm down.

Amethyst measures 6mm across x 9mm down.

Excellent condition.