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Antique Victorian Suffragette Necklace Gold 1.80 Carat Amethyst, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Amethyst’s, green Peridots and lovely cream Pearls in a lovely design. Emmeline Pankhurst was the leader of
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 15 Carat Gold Amethyst Suffragette Pendant, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Amethyst’s, a rich green Peridot dropper and decorated in lovely Pearls. Green is for Give, white is for
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian 15 Carat Gold Suffragette Pearl Brooch, circa 1910
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
and an array of Pearls. Fashioned in 15ct Yellow Gold, with 0.08ct Peridots and Amethysts, this
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Vintage 1910s British Victorian Brooches

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Amethyst, Natural Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Suffragette Drop Pendant 18 Carat Gold Amethyst, circa 1910
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
AMETHYST MEASURES: 9mm x 16mm METAL: 18ct Yellow Gold STONES: Amethyst/ Peridot/ Pearl AGE: Edwardian
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Suffragette Pendant Amethyst Heart 9 Carat Gold, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
20ct in size and accompanied by a small Pearl and rich green Peridot. Amethyst has been highly
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Suffragette Pendant 8 carat Amethyst 9 carat Gold, circa 1910
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Peridot dropper with an impressive 8ct Amethyst in the centre. Suffragette jewellery was worn to show
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Allegra Pearl Diamond Multicolor Gemstone Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Bulgari 18k gold earrings from Allegra collection, featuring pearl, diamonds and multicolor
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Earrings

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Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Marco Bicego Paradise Yellow Gold Multi Gemstone and Pearl Necklace
By Marco Bicego
Located in Columbia, MO
- Briolette Count - 12 Stone 2 Information: Stone Type - Pearl Stone Shape - Oval Count - 5 About Marco
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marco Bicego Paradise Yellow Gold Multi Gemstone and Pearl Bracelet
By Marco Bicego
Located in Columbia, MO
- Briolette Count - 4 Stone 2 Information: Stone Type - Pearl Stone Shape - Oval Count - 3 About Marco
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Bracelets

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Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marco Bicego Paradise Yellow Gold Multi Gemstone and Pearl Drop Dangle Earrings
By Marco Bicego
Located in Columbia, MO
Shape - Briolette Count - 4 Stone 2 Information: Stone Type - Pearl Stone Shape - Oval Count - 6 About
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21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

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Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Suffragette Brooch 9 Carat Gold, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Peridot dropper and lustrous Pearls. This beautiful brooch can also be worn as a pendant too! Green is
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold

Antique Victorian Suffragette 9 Carat Gold Pendant, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
pendant is adorned with a central green Peridot, which is surrounded by 4 lustrous Pearls, which leads
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot

Antique Suffragette Clover Brooch 18 Carat Gold Pin Edwardian, circa 1910
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Amethysts, a Peridot and Pearl. Suffragette jewellery was worn to show one’s allegiance to the women’s
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Brooches

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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Floral Suffragette Brooch 9 Carat Gold, circa 1910
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
flowers decorated with Amethysts, Peridots and Pearls. Suffragettes liked to be depicted as feminine
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Brooches

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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 15 Carat Gold Edwardian Suffragette Brooch, circa 1910
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
STONES: Peridot, Amethyst, Pearl AGE: Edwardian, Circa 1910 - 1915 ORIGIN: United Kingdom MARKS: 15ct
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Brooches

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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Suffragette Shamrock Brooch 18 Carat Gold, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Peridot, violet cabochon Amethyst’s and a white Pearl. Suffragettes liked to be depicted as feminine
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Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Brooches

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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Suffragette Brooch 9 Carat Gold Swallow, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Women and violet is for Votes! The brooch is adorned with a green Peridot, a violet Amethyst and
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches

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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Suffragette Gold Pendant Brooch, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
beautiful floral pendant displays pristine Victorian workmanship and decorated with Pearls and a Peridot
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches

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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Suffragette Heart Pendant 15 Carat, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
the centre which is surrounded by Pearls, finishing with a green Peridot dropper. The pendant is
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold

Antique Victorian Suffragette Pendant 15 Carat Gold Pendant, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
wonderful design, a cluster of Amethyst’s and Peridots hang freely in the 15ct Gold gallery. A Pearl and
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold

Antique Victorian Suffragette 15 Carat Gold Necklace, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
beautiful Peridots, an Amethyst and lovely Pearls. The 15ct Yellow Gold gallery is adorned with a Pearl bow
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold

Antique Victorian Suffragette Earrings 18 Carat Gold Drop Earrings, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
earrings are adorned in Peridots, Amethyst and a pretty cultured Pearl dropper, which compliment these
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings

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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 9 Carat Suffragette Bangle, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
adorned in Amethysts, Peridots and Pearls in a floral style gallery. Suffragettes liked to be depicted as
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Antique Early 1900s British Bangles

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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold

Antique Victorian 15 Carat Gold Suffragette Pendant, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
beautiful pendant is adorned with Pearls a Peridot dropper and a central Purple Amethyst displaying the
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold

Antique Victorian Suffragette Pendant 15 Carat Gold
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
pendant is adorned with a central violet Amethyst, green Peridot dropper and decorated in lovely Pearls
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold

Antique Victorian Suffragette Gold Pendant, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
beautiful floral pendant is decorated in lovely Pearls, and boasts a violet Amethyst dropper which is approx
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold

Antique Victorian Floral Suffragette Pendant 15 Carat Gold, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
pendant boasts a large central Amethyst which is 8ct in size alone, which is surrounded by luminous Pearls
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold

Antique Victorian Suffragette Floral Pendant Necklace 9 Carat, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Amethyst and a lovely Peridot dropper. Amethyst has been highly esteemed throughout the ages for its
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold

Antique Victorian Suffragette Locket 9 Carat Gold, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
beautiful details, boasting Peridots, Amethyst and Pearls which represent the Suffragette movement. The
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold

Antique Victorian Suffragette 9 Carat Gold Bracelet, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
beautiful Peridots, lustrous Pearls and bright Amethyst’s.  Suffragettes liked to be depicted as feminine
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Link Bracelets

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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold

Antique Victorian Floral Suffragette Pendant 9 Carat Gold, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
with a Amethysts, Peridots and Pearls all in a floral style gallery, which all graduate is size around
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold

Antique Victorian Suffragette Heart Pendant, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
decorated in a heart shaped gallery, adorned in creamy Pearls, a green Peridot dropper, and a central 2.5ct
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold

Antique Victorian Suffragette Bow Pendant 15 Carat Gold, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Gold, beautifully decorated with a pretty Pearl bow, which leads to a Peridot dropper which hangs
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold

Antique Victorian Suffragette Bangle 18 Carat Gold, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
crescent and an Amethyst, Peridot flower/shamrock adorns this fabulous Suffragette bangle. Suffragettes
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Bangles

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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Long Suffragette Earrings 18 Carat Gold Earrings, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Amethyst which leads down to three creamy Pearls and a beautiful green, Peridot dropper which is 0.65ct
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings

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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold

Victorian Suffragette 15 Carat Pendant, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Peridot, which is surrounded by creamy Pearls in an elegant floral gallery, which is all complimented by a
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold

Antique Edwardian Suffragette Drop Earrings 18 Carat Gold, circa 1910
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
, Pearls and two wonderful briolette cut Amethyst droppers. Suffragette jewellery was worn to show one’s
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Drop Earrings

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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold

Antique Suffragette Edwardian Pendant 18 Carat Gold, circa 1910
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
MEASURES: Width 31mm x Height 32mm x Depth 9mm METAL: 18ct Yellow Gold STONES: Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold

Antique Suffragette Pendant Necklace 9 Carat Gold Edwardian, circa 1910
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
MEASURES: 15 inches STONES: 0.25ct Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot AGE: Edwardian, circa 1910 ORIGIN: United
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold

Antique Edwardian Suffragette Dropper Pendant 18 Carat Gold, circa 1910
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Pearls and two lovely approx. 0.60ct Peridots with a fabulous swinging Amethyst dropper in the centre
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Suffragette Pendant 9 Carat, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
complimented by an Amethyst with beautiful Pearls that surround it in a lovely floral gallery, that leads down
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold

Antique Edwardian Suffragette Dangle Earrings 9 Carat Gold, circa 1915
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
earring features an uppermost 0.30ct Peridot which leads down to a Pearl set in the middle of a delicate
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Dangle Earrings

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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold

Antique Edwardian Suffragette Earrings 9 Carat Gold, circa 1910
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
earring features a gorgeous 0.25ct Peridot at the top which leads down to a beautiful Pearl via a chain
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Dangle Earrings

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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold

Antique Victorian Suffragette Pendant Gold, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
, rich Olive Green peridots and lustrous Pearls. Suffragettes liked to be depicted as feminine. Their
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold

Antique Victorian 15 Carat Gold Suffragette Bracelet, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
adorned with beautiful Peridots, Pearls and Amethyst’s.  Suffragettes liked to be depicted as feminine
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Link Bracelets

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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold

Antique Suffragette Pendant Necklace Gold, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Amethyst, rich Olive Green Peridots and lustrous Pearls. Suffragettes liked to be depicted as feminine
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold

Antique Victorian Suffragette 9 Carat Bracelet, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
gemstone which is either an Amethyst, Peridot or Pearl, which leads to a secure clasp. Suffragettes liked
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Link Bracelets

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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold

Antique Victorian Suffragette Twist Ring 18 Carat Gold Dated 1891
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
features a fantastic twist design. The ring is set with an Amethyst and a Peridot, both of which weigh
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Cluster Rings

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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Suffragette Bracelet 15 Carat Gold, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
link is enhanced with beautiful Amethyst’s, Pearl’s and Peridot’s. Amethyst has been highly esteemed
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Link Bracelets

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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold

Victorian Suffragette 18 Carat and Platinum Necklace, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
, white is for Women and violet is for Votes. The necklace is adorned by Amethyst, Peridots and Pearls
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian Suffragette 9 Carat Pendant, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
is adorned with a central Peridot, an Amethyst dropper and finishing with lustrous Pearls
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold

Antique Suffragette Bangle 9 Carat Gold Victorian, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
, two green 0.22ct cabochon Peridots and fourteen creamy white Pearls. Suffragettes liked to be
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Bangles

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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold

Antique Victorian Suffragette Pendant 9 Carat Gold, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
pendant is adorned with a central violet Amethyst, a lovely, lustrous Pearl, which leads to a pretty
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold

Antique Victorian Suffragette Locket 15 Carat Gold Gemstone Wreath, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
cabochon Amethyst, green cabochon Peridot and cream Pearls which are all 0.08ct each. Suffragettes liked
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold

Antique Edwardian Suffragette 18 Carat Gold Ring Dated 1914
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This colourful Antique Edwardian Suffragette ring is set with a 0.60ct Amethyst in the centre
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian 15 Carat Gold Suffragette Pendant, circa 1910
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
: Amethysts, Peridots, Pearls AGE: Edwardian, Circa 1910 - 1915 ORIGIN: United Kingdom CONDITION
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Suffragette Floral Pendant Edwardian 9 Carat Gold, circa 1910
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
: 9ct Yellow Gold STONES: Amethyst (1ct), Peridot (0.20ct), Pearls AGE: Edwardian, Circa 1910 - 1915
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Amethyst Peridot Pearl Jewellery For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the amethyst peridot pearl jewellery you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, yellow gold and 18k gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 579 antique edition and 151 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a amethyst peridot pearl jewellery may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular piece, .5 carat and 1 carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating a amethyst peridot pearl jewellery has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Luigi Ferrara, Yianni Creations and Bulgari are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for a brilliant cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and oval cut alternatives. When shopping for a amethyst peridot pearl jewellery, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Amethyst Peridot Pearl Jewellery?

The price for a amethyst peridot pearl jewellery starts at $136 and tops out at $142,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,862.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Amethyst in Jewelry Design

There are few gemstones in the world that are both affordable and worthy of a duchess’s attention. But then not many stones are as beautiful as amethyst. Indeed, vintage and antique amethyst jewelry has innumerable fans, and February’s birthstone has many unique attributes. For the romantics, there are several tales in Greek mythology that tell the story of Bacchus and Amethyste, a maiden that he pursues yet is rescued by Diane by turning her into a white stone. Bacchus, mourning his love, pours a glass of wine over the sculpture, dyeing her purple.

Amethyst has adorned many royal jewels. One of the most enviable jewelry collections of all time belonged to Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor. In 1947, the Duke gifted her with a Cartier amethyst and turquoise bib necklace. This special order piece was made with twisted 18-carat and 20-carat gold, platinum, brilliant- and baguette-cut diamonds, one heart-shaped faceted amethyst, 27 emerald-cut amethysts, one oval faceted amethyst, and turquoise cabochons. The Duchess was not the only Royal with a penchant for the purple gemstone. The tiara now owned by Queen Silvia of Sweden is set with amethysts that once belonged to the French Empress Josephine. A stunning 56-carat cushion-cut, square-shaped amethyst set in an 18-karat yellow gold necklace designed by Tiffany Co. is now in the collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.

The Smithsonian also has in its possession an even more rare example of fine amethyst: the 96-carat Morris Amethyst Brooch. The brooch features a deep, rich purple heart-shaped amethyst. The museum states that the piece was likely made during the Edwardian period (1901–15) “when platinum and diamonds were often used, and amethyst, a favorite stone of King Edward VII’s wife, Alexandra, was often included in jewelry of the era.”

Another amethyst necklace, with an even richer story, can be found in the Natural History Museum of London. Known as the Delhi Purple Sapphire (even though the stone is an amethyst), this stone was stolen from the Temple of Indra during the Indian Mutiny of 1857. Anyone in possession of this stone is bound to have terrible luck, including its owner Edward Heron-Allen, who gifted the gemstone to the museum thinking that this would save him but ended up transferring the bad luck to the museum curators overseeing the stone.

Find a wide range of vintage and antique amethyst necklaces, bracelets and other fine jewelry on 1stDibs.