Antique Austro-Hungarian Silver Enamel St. George Pendant with Rubies and Pearls, c. 1880 birmingham 1908 adding a tender finishing note

adding a tender finishing note

only to discover later

the earring backs for the posts are platinum

it sits 9 mm off the finger

creating a lovely presence without feeling heavy

Antique Austro-Hungarian Silver Enamel St. George Pendant with Rubies and Pearls, c. 1880 birmingham 1908 adding a tender finishing noteThere are jewels and then there are legends cast in silver. This extraordinary antique pendant captures St. George at the very moment of triumph; mounted on his rearing white horse, cloak flying, sword raised high as the dragon twists beneath him in a final, desperate curl. The enameling is richly saturated in deep lapis blues, verdant greens, fiery amber, and milky white, each section hand painted and kiln fired with the vibrant confidence so