Swimming your way is this darling damascene fish brooch that is fashioned in black and gold with a faux pearl belly. This jewelry comes from Toledo Spain and metal and gold are used in crafting the pieces. "Damascene is the art of decorating non-precious metals with gold. It has roots in the Middle Ages and originates from the oriental-style artisan work done in Damascus, Syria. The craft, perfected by the Arabs and brought with them to Spain, has remained virtually unchanged over the centuries." He measures 1 1/2" in both length and width, has the word SPAIN stamped on the gold back and comes in mint condition.
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