Vintage 925 Silver Curved Koi Fish Pendant

Characteristic of mid-century Mexican modernist jewelry, this extraordinary and impressive vintage sterling silver koi fish brooch has deeply carved scales and an elegantly flowing tail. The eyes are bulging and expressive, with a heavy oxidation finish to emphasize the detail of this bench-made piece of Taxco jewelry. The stamp reads MEXICO, and when flipped, you'll see 925. The stamp is an incised rectangular block where the numbers and letters are raised within a recessed background. This style of stamping hallmarks strongly supports this brooch being produced from the late 1940s to the 1960s. 18g and approximately 1.75" at widest point. The pin mechanism is in perfect working condition.

Gemstone: In Mexican mythology, this fish, which can be interpreted as a koi or carp, is moving dynamically through water, conveying a very powerful message about the journey of life and how it evolves. Survival, Transformation, and Rebirth.