Suffragette Jewellery
Suffragette jewellery is more than just adornment; it's a tangible symbol of resilience and resistance. Dating back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, suffragette jewellery played a crucial role in the fight for women's suffrage, serving as both a fashion statement and a powerful tool for advocacy.
As the suffragette movement gained traction in the late 1800s, women across the United Kingdom and the United States sought innovative ways to amplify their voices. Suffragette jewellery emerged as a means of silently but boldly expressing their support for women's rights.
The colours green, white, and violet (or vermillion), became synonymous with the suffragette movement.
Green represented hope and growth.
White signified purity and peace.
Violet symbolised dignity and loyalty.
The first three letters of these colours G, W, V, stood for Give Women Votes.
A vintage, enamel Suffragette pendant.
These colours were incorporated into suffragette jewellery through the use of gemstones such as amethysts, peridots, and pearls. The jewellery often featured symbolic motifs like chains and arrows.
Suffragette jewellery encompassed a range of styles, from delicate brooches to ornate rings and pendants. These pieces were worn proudly by suffragettes to rallies, meetings, and public events, serving as symbols of their commitment to the cause. Suffragette sashes, ribbons, and bracelets were also popular, with each piece carrying its own message of solidarity and defiance.
A pair of modern inspired Suffragette earrings.
While the suffragette movement achieved significant milestones, the legacy of suffragette jewellery endures as a symbol of empowerment and activism. At Kojis, we’re lucky to present original Suffragette jewellery, and jewellery inspired by the movement.
An antique brooch-pendant. Unusually, the purple and green stones are both tourmaline.