Late 1800's Austro-Hungarian Brooch Pin / Pendant Combination Piece - Rhodolite Garnet Cabochon Center with Interesting Turquoise Like Gems

Very old highly collectible antique austro-hunarian brooch / pendant:

*Lacy sterling silver filigree is set with a central oval raspberry red rhodolite garnet cabochon and framed with an interesting green blue turquoise like stone

*I was assuming the green gems were bezel set turquoise, but upon close inspection they have scrape marks on each top. Perhaps they are some sort of early paste, manmade material, ceramic, or maybe this was just the method of setting/grinding the stones at the time. Totally interesting and original either way

*The austro-hungarian empire was in existence c 1867-1918. I am estimating this pin to be late 1800's in age

*There aren't any marks that I can find - but jewelry from this region and era is known to have very small hidden markings. It does test to be sterling silver

*The loops on each end when the piece is laying horizontal vary in shape ever so slightly - I think it was designed that way so you could also wear this as a pendant

*Even the reverse or back side has fancy scrolling engraving / metalwork

*Simple c clasp pin back hardware

*Measures approximately 1 5/8" x 1 1/8"

*Great vintage condition - no damage or quirks to mention. View & enlarge photographs to closely inspect fine details and to determine the amount of patina, and/or wear - as most older pieces by nature normally have some degree of both. Please utilize the scroll arrows beside the photos to allow yourself the opportunity to view them all.

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