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

Homage to Strong Women

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

€ 980.00 ^*

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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. Pieces of jewellery in the colors green, white and purple were a visible sign of their solidarity. This pendant also bears this symbolism: white pearls, a purple amethyst and a green peridot. Read together, the initial letters of the colors (Green - White - Violet) result in the message: "Give Women Vote". The gemstones are set in a symmetrical, flower-like design made of warm, shimmering red gold in the contemporary taste of the early 20th century. 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, cannot be clearly determined. It is likely that at least the amethyst has been replaced. The link to the history of the suffragettes was therefore only established at a later date. Nevertheless, as a tribute to this important time, we liked it very much. We discovered the historically fascinating pendant in London and added a delicate gold anchor chain.

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Homage to Strong Women

€ 980.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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