Gold Tone Fish Brooch – 1980s – Faux Pearl Bubbles

A little underwater whimsy from the 1980s. This wonderfully playful vintage brooch features a richly textured gold-tone fish caught in the act of blowing a trail of luminous pearl bubbles—a charming piece of novelty jewelry with just the right amount of over-the-top retro glamour.

The dimensional fish is beautifully detailed, from its overlapping scales and polished face to dramatically flared, finely ridged fins. Five creamy faux pearls in graduated sizes float from its mouth like bubbles, turning a classic figural brooch into something delightfully unexpected.

✔ Era: 1980s
✔ Material: Gold-tone metal with faux pearls
✔ Color: Bright gold with creamy ivory pearl accents
✔ Design: Dimensional tropical-style fish with pearl bubbles
✔ Detailing: Textured scales, deeply ribbed fins and polished accents
✔ Pearls: Five graduated faux pearl "bubbles"
✔ Dimensions: Approx. 1 3/4" long × 1 1/2" tall
✔ Closure: Traditional pin back with safety clasp
✔ Maker: Unsigned
✔ Condition: Excellent vintage condition

There is something irresistibly cheerful about this one. The exaggerated fins, gleaming gold finish and oversized pearl bubbles have all the bold personality of 1980s costume jewelry, while the compact scale keeps it surprisingly wearable.

Pin it to a denim jacket, blazer, scarf or summer dress for an instant conversation piece. It would be especially fun for a collector of figural and novelty brooches, an ocean lover, or anyone whose jewelry box could use a little more personality.

And those pearl bubbles are the finishing touch—they transform the fish from simply pretty into wonderfully memorable.

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