A wonderfully whimsical yet finely crafted piece, this vintage articulated fish pendant is fashioned in 14ct gold, with ruby-set eyes that glint with life and a luminous pearl clasped between its jaws. Each scale has been carefully detailed and each segment ingeniously jointed, allowing the body to ripple and sway with fluid, lifelike movement. In immaculate vintage condition, it retains both its charm and its craftsmanship, with smooth articulation throughout.
Articulated fish pendants and charms first found favour in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, their clever engineering and symbolic meaning making them highly prized keepsakes. In many cultures, the fish represents prosperity, abundance, and protection - particularly on journeys across water - while the articulated movement was often seen as a symbol of life’s natural flow. To wear one was not just a display of style, but also a quiet invocation of good fortune.
Today, these pieces are keenly collected for their rarity and character, each one telling its own story. This example, with its glowing pearl and vivid ruby eyes, is a particularly desirable survivor- playful, tactile, and unmistakably individual. Whether worn on a fine chain or added to a charm bracelet, it is a jewel with both history and heart: a true collector’s treasure.
THE PENDANT COMES WITH A COMPLIMENTARY 18” STERLING SILVER CHAIN
Weight - 1.4gr
Measurements approx - 28 × 8mm (without jump ring), 5mm jump ring
No hallmarks, gold and gems have been tested
A wonderfully whimsical yet finely crafted piece, this vintage articulated fish pendant is fashioned in 14ct gold, with ruby-set eyes that glint with life and a luminous pearl clasped between its jaws. Each scale has been carefully detailed and each segment ingeniously jointed, allowing the body to ripple and sway with fluid, lifelike movement. In immaculate vintage condition, it retains both its charm and its craftsmanship, with smooth articulation throughout.
Articulated fish pendants and charms first found favour in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, their clever engineering and symbolic meaning making them highly prized keepsakes. In many cultures, the fish represents prosperity, abundance, and protection - particularly on journeys across water - while the articulated movement was often seen as a symbol of life’s natural flow. To wear one was not just a display of style, but also a quiet invocation of good fortune.
Today, these pieces are keenly collected for their rarity and character, each one telling its own story. This example, with its glowing pearl and vivid ruby eyes, is a particularly desirable survivor- playful, tactile, and unmistakably individual. Whether worn on a fine chain or added to a charm bracelet, it is a jewel with both history and heart: a true collector’s treasure.
THE PENDANT COMES WITH A COMPLIMENTARY 18” STERLING SILVER CHAIN
Weight - 1.4gr
Measurements approx - 28 × 8mm (without jump ring), 5mm jump ring
No hallmarks, gold and gems have been tested
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