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Edwardian Suffragette Brooch
Edwardian Suffragette Brooch
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Edwardian Suffragette Brooch

  • This antique brooch carries important historical significance along with its aesthetic beauty
  • Worn by a British Suffragette, the brooch centers a yellow citrine and two pear-shaped amethysts
  • The stones are set in intricately cast openwork 18K yellow gold with scrolling filigree motifs
  • Wearing the official colors of the suffragette movement—green, white and violet—was a popular way to show support for the movement
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$22,850
Item No. 32-2684

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Description
This stunning Edwardian-era Suffragette brooch combines important historical significance with magnificent design. The brooch presents a captivating arrangement of gemstones, centering a golden citrine with two pear-shaped amethysts along with diamonds and vivid green demantoid garnets. The design is accented by six white diamonds and six vivid green demantoid garnets. Each gem is expertly set within a remarkable 18K yellow gold mount, showcasing intricate details that highlight the artistry of the period while creating a. . .
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This stunning Edwardian-era Suffragette brooch combines important historical significance with magnificent design. The brooch presents a captivating arrangement of gemstones, centering a golden citrine with two pear-shaped amethysts along with diamonds and vivid green demantoid garnets. The design is accented by six white diamonds and six vivid green demantoid garnets. Each gem is expertly set within a remarkable 18K yellow gold mount, showcasing intricate details that highlight the artistry of the period while creating a harmonious, refined composition.

Suffragette jewelry carried profound symbolism. Purple stood for dignity, white for purity and green for hope—values central to the women’s suffrage movement. Additionally, the colors spelled out the powerful message: Green—“Give”, White —“Women”, Violet—“Votes.” To wear a jewel such as this in the Edwardian era was a discreet yet unmistakable declaration of solidarity, transforming fine jewelry into a refined act of social and political expression.

1 1/2" length x 1” high
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Edwardian Suffragette Brooch
Period: 20th Century
Type: Brooches
Stones: Amethyst;Citrine;Diamonds;Garnet
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