Vintage Silver-Tone Renaissance Revival Faux Turquoise Pendant-Brooch

This is a substantial vintage pendant-brooch crafted in a silver-toned metal, featuring a prominent Renaissance Revival or Neo-Gothic aesthetic. The piece is centered around a large oval cabochon of simulated turquoise with dark matrix veining, surrounded by a twisted rope border. Radiating from this center are six smaller, round faux turquoise cabochons. The metalwork is highly ornate, featuring architectural finials at the top and bottom, and stylized winged or scroll-like accents between the stones. Small metal beads or granulation details are interspersed throughout the design, adding texture. The metal has a significant dark antiqued patina, intentionally applied to highlight the depth of the casting and contribute to an aged appearance. Given the assembly and the uniform appearance of the stones, this is likely a high-quality costume jewelry piece from the mid-20th century (circa 1950s-1970s). The construction appears robust, though there is visible surface wear to the metal plating on high points and some light scuffs on the cabochon surfaces. The item includes a small bail at the top for a chain, though a pin mechanism is often present on the reverse of these dual-purpose designs.