Austro-Hungarian George and the Dragon Pendant Silver Peal Enamel Large and the stunning blue center

and the stunning blue center will certainly bring out your eyes

untouched for years

silver or even one carved from agate or jet

carried gas masks everywhere they went and sent their young men

This little Belle Epoque treasure has exquisite details packed into a compact package

Austro-Hungarian George and the Dragon Pendant Silver Peal Enamel Large and the stunning blue centerRenaissance Revival jewelry was en vogue during the mid late 1800s all across Europe. Austria Hungary established itself as a maker of quality jewelry during this time, as the pieces were not only detailed and beautiful on the front, but oftentimes equally detailed and ornate on the back. Workshops in Austria Hungary crafted the majority of these Renaissance and Gothic Revival pieces between 1860 and 1910. Oftentimes, these pieces were made in silver