Victorian Austro-Hungarian Pendant, St. George and the Dragon, c. 1870

A battle frozen in silver, a legend brought to life. This extraordinary pendant captures St. George in the moment of triumph, his lance piercing the fearsome dragon beneath him. Intricately enameled in vibrant hues of blue, yellow, turquoise, and white, the scene is one of motion; his steed rears, the dragon writhes, and a hidden hinge in its wing allows for a flicker of movement, as if caught mid-flight. The craftsmanship is nothing short of masterful, a relic of an era when jewelry told stories, not just adorned its wearer.

Crafted in silver and adorned with a round 3 mm ruby, two round 3 mm emeralds, and six 2 mm pearls, this piece weighs 13.6 grams and measures 52 mm by 30 mm by 13.8 mm. Though unmarked, its construction and style suggest Austro-Hungarian origin, a region renowned for its elaborate, gem-set figurative jewelry.

Worn as a token of protection, courage, and mythic splendor, this pendant is a true collector’s piece; a fragment of history you can carry with you, as bold and timeless as the legend itself.

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Item ID: PTA21048VA