Antique Victorian Suffragette Earrings 18Ct Gold Drop Earrings Circa 1900

Product Details For Antique Victorian Suffragette Earrings 18Ct Gold Drop Earrings Circa 1900

These fabulous Victorian Suffragette earrings are set in 18ct Yellow Gold, Circa 1900.

The earrings are adorned in Peridots, Amethyst and a pretty cultured Pearl dropper, which compliment these earrings superbly.

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.

Each rich velvet Amethyst is over 3ct in size, set into the beautiful gallery.

Give Women Votes - 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.

Set with 18ct Gold Shepard hook wires.

The earrings show beautiful workmanship all round, and are steeped in history.

The pair weigh 5.3 grams.

They measure 40mm down x 15mm across.

Excellent condition all round.