Antique Pendant in the Colours of the Suffragettes, England c. 1910

Courage, Set in Gold

Antique Pendant in the Colours of the Suffragettes, England c. 1910

€ 1,190.00 ^*

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Equal rights for men and women before the state is a self-evident feature of Western cultures today - and yet the road to this goal was long and full of hardship. Countless battles were fought, tears shed and sacrifices made before women in Germany were allowed to take part in political elections for the first time in 1919. This change was only possible because courageous women joined forces, raised their voices and stood unwaveringly against existing injustices. The so-called suffragettes (from English/French suffrage = "choice") were particularly influential in this struggle. As radical women's rights activists in Great Britain and the USA, they did not shy away from disrupting official events or going on hunger strikes in public to draw attention to their cause. Their courage, perseverance and determination made them symbolic figures of a movement that would change the world. A visible sign of their solidarity were pieces of jewellery in the colors green, white and purple. Read together, the initial letters of the colors (Green - White - Violet) form the message: "Give Women Vote". The pendant itself has a cheerful lightness: tendrils, flowers and small leaves made of gold as well as fine natural pearls lend it grace and elegance. And yet it is not just a piece of jewellery, but also a piece of history - a silent witness to the courage of those women who fought for their rights. This pendant features white pearls, a purple amethyst and a green peridot - the very colors that were considered the colors of the suffragettes when the pendant was created. Its shape as a delicate, symmetrical frame filled with small leaves corresponds to the fashion of c. 1910. It is not clear whether the peridot and amethyst have always been part of the pendant or whether they were added to the pendant more recently to create the iconic color scheme. However, the amethyst has probably been replaced. We found the pendant in London; the chain on which it is worn today is a modern addition.

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Courage, Set in Gold

€ 1,190.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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