Peridot Amethyst Spider and Fly Insect Pendant Edwardian Suffragette Gold
A stunning and rare antique Edwardian Spider and Fly Pendant set with gorgeous green Peridot and purple Amethyst gems in 9 Karat Gold. Purple and Green are the Suffragette colors and the pendant dates to the Suffragette period. What a fabulous design for the Suffragette movement! The spider is set with a round faceted peridot as the body and a pearl head. The sparkling fly is set with a round faceted amethyst body and pearls in the head and wings.
The jewels are set in 9 Carat Rose Gold. It is very rare to find these early insect jewels set with peridot and amethyst and they are an absolute treasure. The spider and fly date to the Victorian - Edwardian period when insect inspired jewelry was sweeping the land. This whimsical pair dance delightfully around the neck and create a conversation piece to be passed on for generations.
And insect inspired jewels are all the rage today. The spider and fly pendant is 1 3/4 inches (44mm) long. The spider is 3/8 inch (10mm) long and 1/2 inch (13mm) wide. The pendant is 9 Karat Gold. The pendant weighs 1.4 grams. The listing is only for the pendant. The neck chain is only shown for display.The overall effect of this jewel is truly magical. Look at the recent issue of Veranda I have included with the insect jewelry which is all the rage and the prices! Please be sure and look at our other auctions for more wonderful treasures which we have discovered from around the world including Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Mid-Century, Edwardian, Victorian, Georgian pieces as well as Scandinavian Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish silver and gold, Portrait Miniatures, Austrian Vienna Bronze, Perfume and Vanity items and Miniatures! Please see our other auctions for more special items from a fantastic collection.
Get Supersized Images & Free Image Hosting. This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Necklaces & Pendants". The seller is "annakristifigs" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.- Antique: Yes
- Base Metal: Yellow Gold
- Era: Edwardian (1901-1910)
- Item Length: 1.75 in
- Jewelry Department: Fine
- Main Stone Color: Green
- Main Stone: Peridot
- Metal: Rose Gold
- Metal Purity: 9k
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Secondary Stone: Amethyst, Pearl
- Style: Pendant
- Theme: Animals & Insects
- Type: Pendant
- Vintage: Yes