Antique Edwardian Suffragette amethyst pearl and green garnet pendant brooch 15c

Era: Edwardian 1901-1910
Metal: 15 carat gold marked 15ct
Gemstones: Amethyst 6mm diameter. Natural seed pearls 37x1-2mm. Green garnets 6 x 1.5mm.
Weight: 5.6 grams
Size: 30mm diameter
Drop: 32mm
 
A lovely amethyst green garnet and pearl statement pendant brooch. This has a medium shade amethyst surrounded by tiny pearls, with an outer circle of quatrefoil foliate designs and milgrain set vibrant green garnets. 
Known as Suffragette jewellery, original pieces such as this are rare and very hard to find.
These pieces date from the turn of the 20th century when Emmeline Pankhurst founded the movement in 1903. They stones were picked to represent their colours of purple, white and green, purple meaning freedom and dignity, white represented purity and green meant hope.
It can be worn as a pendant or a brooch and closes with round hinge and C clasp.