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Handcrafted in \u003cstrong data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"689\"\u003eVienna\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"703\"\u003eBudapest\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the Empire’s great workshops, these jewels capture the opulence and romance of \u003cstrong data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"819\"\u003e19th-century Central Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e — a world once ruled by \u003cstrong data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"885\"\u003eEmpress Elisabeth of Austria, “Sisi.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"932\"\u003eAustro-Hungarian Empire (1867–1918)\u003c\/strong\u003e produced some of the most imaginative and decorative jewellery of its time. Expect elaborate \u003cstrong data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003esilver and gold filigree\u003c\/strong\u003e, exquisite \u003cstrong data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003eenamel detailing\u003c\/strong\u003e, and glowing \u003cstrong data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003egemstones\u003c\/strong\u003e such as garnets, turquoise, and amethyst — all signature features of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003eAustro-Hungarian design\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003eThese jewels combine imperial grandeur with artistic craftsmanship, reflecting both \u003cstrong data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003eHungarian folkloric motifs\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003eViennese elegance\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each piece is a miniature work of art — rich in history, symbolism, and unmistakable charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1716\"\u003e✨ Authentic Austro-Hungarian origin pieces\u003cbr data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1497\"\u003e✨ Inspired by Empress Sisi and imperial court style\u003cbr data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003e✨ Featuring enamel, filigree, and gemstone designs\u003cbr data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003e✨ Free UK and worldwide insured delivery\u003cbr data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1647\"\u003e✨ Beautifully presented in our signature Parkin \u0026amp; Gerrish packaging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1888\"\u003eCelebrate the enduring beauty of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1782\"\u003eAustro-Hungarian Empire\u003c\/strong\u003e with our collection of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1827\"\u003eantique jewellery\u003c\/strong\u003e — jewels fit for an empress, made to be treasured forever.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"early-20th-century-austro-hungarian-14ct-gold-topaz-rose-diamond-floral-brooch","title":"Broche florale austro-hongroise en or 14 carats, topaze et diamant rose, début du XXe siècle","description":"\u003cp\u003eUne broche vraiment ravissante, qui rappelle les belles créations florales de la Russie impériale par\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eFabergé et autres. 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