An incredible Fish - hand crafted 18ct 750 gold, fine enamel, Diamond and Ruby Swordfish Marlin brooch.

This magnificent master goldsmith made brooch is in the 1940-70’s Italian design style.  The master Guilloche enamel work is flawless and incredible -  boasting a sparkly fish scale patterning that graduates from yellow to shades of green to salmon pink in colouring.   The 18k gold is mostly white yet yellow on the belly of the brooch. 

The Swordfish / Marlin fin is masterfully detailed and hand engraved in a feathered patterning with the sword front being smooth and graduated.  The head of the fish is adorned with 13 pave set diamonds and a tear shaped ruby. 

This large, awe-inspiring 18k gold dress brooch is a true one of a kind studio made master piece. 

The swordfish dress brooch will bring whimsy and glamour and exclamations of delight on every wearing. The substantial 18k gold marked brooch is secured by a well made two prong trombone brooch finding / clip.

Dimensions:  12cm long x 5.2cm wide.  Weight:  19.39 grams.

Note: 2024 Certificate of Evaluation by Gemologist attached with estimated retail replacement value at R76800.00.