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Amethyst, peridot and enamel necklace, early 20th century
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- gold, peridot, amethyst, enamel
Designed as a series of scroll links applied with white and navy blue enamel, between circular-cut amethysts and peridots, length approximately 400mm, fitted case.
Condition
Mounted in gold, amethysts and peridots well matched in colour with small abrassions to facet edges commensuarte with age and wear, enamel in overall good condition with some abrassions, clasp secure.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Purple, white and green were fashionable colours employed by Goldsmiths during the late 19th and early 20thcentury and amethysts, white enamel, pearls or diamond, together with peridot were popular in jewellery of the time.
In 1908 the Suffragettes adopted the colour scheme of purple, white and green: purple symbolised dignity, white purity, and green hope. The colours, green, white and violet could also be seen as an acronym for ‘Give Women Votes’.
Mappin & Webb, the London jewellers, issued a catalogue of Suffragette jewellery for Christmas 1908, while the firm of Child and Child, notable for its fine enamel work produced several jewels in the Suffragette colours catering to the demands of their artistic clientele.