Antique Austro-Hungarian Sterling Silver Pink Paste Pendant Necklace.
A magnificent late 19th-century Central European Renaissance Revival piece. The unsigned openwork artisan pendant features deeply textured botanical leaves and dramatic wire scrollwork. Showcases an open-back pear-cut fuchsia pink glass paste faux ruby stone with intense color depth. Hand-curated and married with a modern, high-polish Italian sterling silver box chain.
• Style: Austro-Hungarian / Renaissance Revival (Circa 1890)
• Material: Solid Sterling Silver (Both chain and pendant acid tested)
• Main Stone: Pear-Shaped Fuchsia Pink Glass Paste
• Total Weight: 5.2 Grams (Chain + Pendant)
• Chain Length: Appx. 18" total length
• Markings: Chain is stamped "925" and "ITALY" on the end tag; pendant is unsigned
• Condition: Excellent antique condition with a gorgeous, dark natural patina on the pendant that highlights the intricate leaf work.
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