Art Deco Czech Diamond Paste Swallow Brooch sapphire chevron ring Darling vintage articulated koi fish

Darling vintage articulated koi fish pendant with rich enamel scales and fins

dance around the neck gracefully and close with a 14-karat yellow gold filigree slide clasp

while the domed exterior closes securely to conceal the cross within

held in place by delicately curved prongs that add a charming touch

35mm in the back

Art Deco Czech Diamond Paste Swallow Brooch sapphire chevron ring Darling vintage articulated koi fishFrom the Art Deco era, circa the 1920s, this charming novelty brooch features a graceful swallow in mid swoop, sparkling with diamond paste stones. Hand crafted in Czechoslovakia, the swallows wings are beautifully detailed and open, with a single paste stone set right at the head for a touch of extra shimmer. The back is finished with a trombone clasp hallmarked Czechoslovakia, just as youd expect from pieces of this period. Swallows were a beloved