A beautiful Antique Suffragette cluster ring made by Birmingham jewellers S Blanckensee & Son in the early 20th Century. The face is adorned with a deep violet Amethyst in the centre weighing approx. 0.60ct with twin 0.25ct Peridots at each side and four Old European cut Diamonds nestled in between.
Together the colours of each stone pay tribute to the women’s Suffragette movement which took place in the early 20th century and popularly consisted of Violet, Green and White stones which symbolised; Violet for Loyalty, White for Purity and Green for Hope, or Give Women Votes!
The ring is all 18ct Yellow Gold and complete with maker’s initials and Birmingham hallmarks which date it to 1914. It’s a wonderful tribute to the movement and highly sought after.
WEIGHT: 3.55 grams
MEASURES: Size I (UK), 4 ½ (US) - Can be sized, we offer this service for free, it takes approx. 1-2 weeks to complete.
FACE MEASURES: Height 6mm x Width 15mm x Depth 3.5mm
METAL: 18ct Yellow Gold (Stamped)
STONES: Amethyst (approx. 0.60ct), Peridots (approx. 0.25ct each), Diamonds (approx. 0.20ct total)
AGE: Edwardian. Dated 1914
ORIGIN: Birmingham, United Kingdom
MARKS: 18ct stamp, Birmingham hallmarks, Maker’s initials (S.B & SLD - S Blanckensee & Son)
CONDITION: Excellent
ITEM NUMBER: 21-95
