Suffragette Amethyst & Peridot Necklace

A beautiful Edwardian amethyst, peridot and enamel pendant necklace, crafted in 9ct gold and displaying the colours that have become so closely associated with the Suffragette movement.

At its centre sits a rich purple oval cut amethyst, surrounded by a delicate openwork arrangement of fresh green peridots. A pear shaped peridot swings gracefully beneath, flanked by crisp white enamel drops, while a further amethyst and white enamel detail completes the pendant above.

The combination of purple, white and green is wonderfully evocative of the Suffragette era. Adopted by the Women’s Social and Political Union in 1908, purple represented dignity, white purity and green hope. Jewellery incorporating these colours became fashionable during the same period and today has an irresistible association with the women fighting for political equality.

Suspended from a 9ct gold belcher link chain, the articulated gemstones and enamel drops move beautifully when worn. Colourful, feminine and full of Edwardian history, a beautiful jewel in the unmistakable colours of dignity, purity and hope.
 

"Hope is the thing with feathers
That perches in the soul
And sings the tune without the words
And never stops at all.”

~ Emily Dickinson