Prepare to be utterly captivated by this extraordinary vintage sterling silver mermaid pendant — a true masterpiece of the silversmith's art that transcends conventional jewelry to enter the realm of wearable sculpture. At just 1.25" in length yet weighing a substantial 13.96 grams, this remarkable three-dimensional figure packs an astonishing amount of artistic detail and narrative into a compact and wearable form. Suspended from a hand-dyed artisan silk ribbon in oceanic tones of teal, blue, green and pink, this pendant arrives ready to wear and ready to enchant.Details: Material: Sterling silver — unmarked — substantial weight of 13.96 grams Dimensions: 1.25" length Weight: 13.96 grams — heavy and substantial quality Finish: Professionally oxidized/antiqued — dark patina in recesses dramatically highlights every sculptural detail Figure: Full 3D dimensional mermaid — upper human female body with flowing hair, refined facial features, naturalistic form — transitioning to fully scaled fish tail Base: Extraordinary sculpted fish/sea creature head with open mouth and eye detail — completing the mythological narrative Patina: Rich dark oxidized silver — intentional and beautifully applied Ribbon: Hand-dyed artisan silk ribbon — teal, blue, green and pink — twisted multi-strand presentation Style: Art Nouveau inspired / mermaidcore / coastal / mythological / wearable art Era: Vintage — approximately 1980s–2000s Art Nouveau revival studio silver Condition: EUC — exceptional