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Suffragist Peridot, Amethyst and Seed Pearl Lavaliere

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90-1-6459

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ABOUT THIS NECKLACE

The distinctive allure and symbolism of suffragist jewels are appreciated by a sophisticated handful of collectors and connoisseurs, and here is a very lovely example. The iconic purple, green and white colors, represented here in peridot, amethyst and tiny seed pearls, beautifully coalesce in this sinuous whiplash motif Art Nouveau pendant, dating back to the first or second decades of the last century. The pendant measures 1 7/8 inches by 1 1/16 inches. 18-inch chain. This quote comes to us courtesy of our Antique Jewelry University (AJU): "Purple as everyone knows is the royal color. It stands for the royal blood that flows in the veins of every suffragette, the instinct of freedom and dignity...white stands for purity in private and public life...green is the color of hope and the emblem of spring."

Details

Materials:
14 Karat Yellow Gold, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Length:
1 7/8 inch
Width:
1 1/6 inch
Gram Weight:
2.5 gm
Period:
Art Nouveau
Center Amethyst details
Cut/Shape:
Oval Cut
Color:
Purple
Carat Weight:
0.20 carat Because mountings prohibit full and accurate observation of gem quality and weight, all data pertaining to mounted gems can be considered as approximate unless accompanied by an independent laboratory certificate (AGL, EGL, GIA). Unless otherwise stated, all colored stones and pearls are assumed to be subject to a relatively stable and possibly undetected color and/or clarity enhancement.
Measurements:
4.70 x 3.50 x 1.98 mm
Center Peridot details
Cut/Shape:
Oval Cut
Color:
Yellowish Green
Carat Weight:
0.30 carat Because mountings prohibit full and accurate observation of gem quality and weight, all data pertaining to mounted gems can be considered as approximate unless accompanied by an independent laboratory certificate (AGL, EGL, GIA). Unless otherwise stated, all colored stones and pearls are assumed to be subject to a relatively stable and possibly undetected color and/or clarity enhancement.
Measurements:
4.50 x 3.70 x 2.52 mm
Additional Details Additional Gem Details

28 Seed Pearls

Shape:
Half, Round
Measurements:
1.00 x 2.00 mm
Color:
Slight Cream
Total Colored Gemstone Carat Weight:
0.50

About Art Nouveau Jewelry

Looking to go organic? Bummed out (with good reason) by the Industrial Revolution, Art Nouveau makers embraced the natural world and a return to the hand-craftsmanship of an earlier time. Their overlap with both the Victorian and Edwardian eras resulted in a great deal of cross-pollination. Though relatively short in its purest form, Art Nouveau’s flowing lines continued to weave their way into fine jewelry.

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