Victorian Austro-Hungarian Pendant

Circa 1860. This lovely silver Austro-Hungarian pendant features bezel-set pearls and green paste stones accented with enamel work on both the face and back. Paste is hard glass that due to its higher refractive index, easily mimics the brilliance of real gemstones. Austro-Hungarian jewelry of the 19th century was big, bold, and bodacious and this pendant is a prime example.