Edwardian Suffragette Necklace

Description

This stunning Edwardian suffragette necklace features a pear cut peridot, round amethysts, and seed pearls in 15ct yellow gold. The design uses the classic suffragette colours of green, white, and violet, which linked jewellery to the women’s suffrage movement and its campaign for the right to vote. The necklace measures 18 inches including the drop, so it sits neatly at the collarbone with elegant length through the centre.

Design & Craftsmanship

The beautiful antique pendant centres on a vivid pear cut peridot within a border of seed pearls, then fans outward into open scroll motifs and stylised leaves. Round amethysts add contrast and movement, while the pearl details soften the design and keep it unmistakably Edwardian in character. The necklace hangs from a fine trace chain with twin articulated drops, each joined by small pearl-set spacer links that frame the pendant beautifully on the neck. The necklace fastens with a slim period barrel clasp, which suits the age of the piece and keeps the line of the chain clean. Because the drop remains balanced and symmetrical, the whole piece feels light, refined, and carefully composed.

Why We Love This Necklace

We love this ornate Edwardian necklace because it carries both visual impact and real historical interest. Suffragette jewellery has strong collector appeal, and this example feels especially complete because it keeps its original fitted box. However, it also works simply as a beautiful Edwardian jewel, even for someone drawn more to the design than the history. The colour combination feels distinctive yet still wearable, and the pendant has the kind of detail that rewards a closer look. Therefore, it offers charm, meaning, and rarity in equal measure.

How to Style

This Edwardian suffragette necklace will suit someone who values antique jewellery with personality and provenance. It works beautifully for special occasions, although it could also lift a simple neckline because the drop sits so neatly and the chain feels fine rather than heavy.  It layers well with other delicate gold pieces, yet it has enough presence to wear on its own. The soft glow of the seed pearls and the richer colour of the peridot and amethysts make it especially flattering against neutral fabrics, black, cream, or silk. It could also be worn alongside bridal wear for someone looking for a unique bridal necklace.

Key Features

• MATERIALS: 15ct yellow gold, peridot, seed pearl, amethyst
• DIMENSIONS: Approx: Chain is 14 inches before the drop, including drop it is 18 inches long. Drop is 50mm x 35mm.
• ERA/HALLMARK: Edwardian era circa 1910. Tests for 15ct gold.
• WEIGHT: 12.25g
• CONDITION: The necklace is in excellent antique condition overall, with light signs of age and wear that suit an Edwardian piece. The stones and seed pearls present well, and the period barrel clasp appears in place with a slight mark not at all detrimental to the piece.  The necklace comes in its original box, which adds to its collector appeal. It remains ready to wear and displays beautifully.

SHIPPING – UK ORDERS: Orders received before 11am Monday-Friday UK time will be dispatched the same day. This is via Royal Mail Special Delivery which is a fully tracked and insured service and will require a signature on arrival.

INTERNATIONAL ORDERS:
Please allow 1-2 days processing time. For orders under £350 we use Royal Mail International Tracked and Traced, with delivery around 7-10 days. For orders above £350 we use a door to door courier service with delivery between 3-7 days depending on location.

You will receive a tracking number for accurate delivery information. We are not responsible for any import duty or VAT on delivery, this rate varies in different countries so please get in touch with your local customs office for more information.

Our jewellery comes packaged in a beautiful black faux leather box and black branded gift bag.

RETURNS:
We do accept returns provided they are returned within 14 days from receiving the item. We will issue a full refund minus the shipping cost.

We will provide a return address and this must be returned at the cost of the customer using a fully insured, tracked and signed for service.

The item must be returned exactly as it was sent, unaltered and undamaged and in the original packaging. This must be marked clearly as a return, otherwise we reserve the right to deduct any import charges made to us from the refund on all international orders.

We do not accept returns on sale items or alterations including ring sizings.