Antique Victorian Suffragette Earrings 15Ct Gold Amethyst Peridot Pearls

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These fabulous antique Victorian drop earrings were made representing the Suffragette movement, 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 lovely earrings are adorned with a green Peridot and a line of creamy Pearls leading to a violet Amethyst which is approx 1ct.

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 solid 15ct Yellow Gold and fitted with long shepherd hook wires.

These are a fabulous pair of Suffragette earrings, steeped in history and look beautiful when worn!

Weigh 2.2 grams together.

Measure 6mm across x 29mm down.

Amethyst measures 6mm x 8mm / Peridot measures 4mm x 4mm.

Both in Excellent condition.

ITEM NUMBER - 9034