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14k Gold Turtle Brooch

1960s Vintage Diamond & Hand-Carved Natural Coral Sea 14K Gold Turtle Brooch
1960s Vintage Diamond & Hand-Carved Natural Coral Sea 14K Gold Turtle Brooch

1960s Vintage Diamond & Hand-Carved Natural Coral Sea 14K Gold Turtle Brooch

By SCALA GIOIELLI

Located in Marcianise, IT

A charming and beautifully crafted vintage sea turtle brooch, masterfully executed in solid 14-karat yellow gold and natural Mediterranean coral.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Florentine Finish Turtle Brooch 1970s
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Florentine Finish Turtle Brooch 1970s

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Florentine Finish Turtle Brooch 1970s

Located in Towson, MD

This 1970s 14 karat yellow gold turtle brooch is worked in a hand engraved florentine finish, its shell built from pierced, segmented panels that catch light along every textured rid...

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Vintage 1970s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Turtle Brooch Pin - VHK#675A
Estate 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Turtle Brooch Pin - VHK#675A

Estate 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Turtle Brooch Pin - VHK#675A

Located in Hicksville, NY

Estate 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Turtle Brooch Pin - VHK#675A Item Details: Year: 1970s Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.1 grams Pin Measurements: Diamete...

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Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Edwardian Diamond Opal Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Articulated Turtle Brooch
Antique Edwardian Diamond Opal Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Articulated Turtle Brooch

Antique Edwardian Diamond Opal Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Articulated Turtle Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Fine Antique Edwardian diamond, opal, ruby 14K yellow gold and silver topped gold fully articulated turtle brooch Early 20th Century Superb quality fully articulated, with moveable h...

Category

20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Natural Jadeite Jade Ruby Gold Turtle Brooch
GIA Certified Natural Jadeite Jade Ruby Gold Turtle Brooch

GIA Certified Natural Jadeite Jade Ruby Gold Turtle Brooch

Located in Stamford, CT

Handmade 1940’s hand textured 3 dimensional jade and ruby turtle brooch. Well polished jade shell with a 14k yellow gold detailed outer edge accented by 2 rich red Ruby eyes.

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Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Jade, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold & Enamel Sea Turtle Stickpin
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold & Enamel Sea Turtle Stickpin

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold & Enamel Sea Turtle Stickpin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage stickpin. In 14 karat yellow gold. In the form of a sea turtle with a spotted shell. With brown, black and clear enamel to the shell and eyes and a later associated...

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20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Contemporary 18K Gold Turtle Tortoise Reptile Tourmaline Brooch Pendant
Contemporary 18K Gold Turtle Tortoise Reptile Tourmaline Brooch Pendant

Contemporary 18K Gold Turtle Tortoise Reptile Tourmaline Brooch Pendant

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This wonderfully chunky and excellently modelled 18K turtle has been mounted as a pendant / brooch by Munich master-goldsmith, Günther Hahn. The lovely animal is decorated with 40 di...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Brooches

Materials

Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Turtle Tortoise Brooch Pin Ruby Pink Rhodochrosite 14 Karat Gold Mary Lou Daves
Turtle Tortoise Brooch Pin Ruby Pink Rhodochrosite 14 Karat Gold Mary Lou Daves

Turtle Tortoise Brooch Pin Ruby Pink Rhodochrosite 14 Karat Gold Mary Lou Daves

Located in New York, NY

This is a wonderful antique Turtle or Tortoise Clip Brooch Pin with Ruby eyes and a fabulous heart shape Pink Rhodochrosite body in 14 Karat Yellow Gold in a gorgeous three dimension...

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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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Yellow Gold Vintage Sea Turtle Stickpin 14k Ocean Life Reptile Green Enamel
Yellow Gold Vintage Sea Turtle Stickpin 14k Ocean Life Reptile Green Enamel

Yellow Gold Vintage Sea Turtle Stickpin 14k Ocean Life Reptile Green Enamel

Located in Greensboro, NC

Yellow Gold Vintage Sea Turtle Stickpin 14k Ocean Life Reptile Green Enamel Additional Information: Materials: Metal 14k Yellow Gold, Enamel Color: Green Era: Vintage Theme: Sea Tur...

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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

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Turquoise, Diamond, Yellow Gold Turtle Brooch

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Located in Pleasant Hill, CA

Designed as a turtle, its shell composed of (34) round turquoise cabochons, ranging from 5.0 mm to 2.0 mm, featuring (2) full-cut diamond eyes, 0.05 ct. tw., VS, J-K, prong, and flus...

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Austrian Amethyst Diamonds Rubies 14 Karat Gold 1980s Turtle Brooch
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Located in Munich, DE

This charming turtle brooch was crafted in the 1980s in Vienna. It has several Austrian stamps like two horse heads, KN for the goldsmith and another stamp on the pin. 13 prong set o...

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Located in Overland Park, KS

14k Gold Vintage Enameled Pair of Turtle Dove Birds Brooch surrounded by branches with 14 Sapphires .70ctw weighing 34.5 grams.

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Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

14K Gold Diamond Carved Turtle Brooch
14K Gold Diamond Carved Turtle Brooch

14K Gold Diamond Carved Turtle Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Turtle brooch with 27 diamonds totals approx. 0.98 ct.

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Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Estate Turtle Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold
Estate Turtle Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold

Estate Turtle Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful turtle brooch handmade in 14k yellow gold. Attention to detail and nicely made.

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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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Antique Turtle Brooch of Demantoid Garnets and 14k Gold
Antique Turtle Brooch of Demantoid Garnets and 14k Gold

Antique Turtle Brooch of Demantoid Garnets and 14k Gold

Located in Lewisburg, PA

This exceptional piece is adorned with vivid ruby eyes, luminous demantoid garnets, old mine cut diamonds, and a delicate border of split pearls — all set in rich 14k gold. Measurin...

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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold

Vintage Diamond & Ruby Turtle Brooch Pin in 14K Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond & Ruby Turtle Brooch Pin in 14K Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond & Ruby Turtle Brooch Pin in 14K Yellow Gold

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Diamond & Ruby Turtle Brooch Pin in 14K Yellow Gold Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold (Au 54 - 58.3%) Weight: 11.1 Gr Main Stone: Diamonds 0.08ctw Side stones: Rubies

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Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Turtle Brooch
Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Turtle Brooch

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Located in South Pasadena, CA

Diamond, ruby, and yellow gold turtle brooch circa 1960. Clear and concise information you want to know is listed below. Contact us right away if you have additional questions. We...

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Vintage 1960s Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Turtle Pendant Citrine 14k Yellow Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Vintage Turtle Pendant Citrine 14k Yellow Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry

Vintage Turtle Pendant Citrine 14k Yellow Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed turtle pendant (or brooch), crafted in 14k yellow gold. 10 faceted round cut citrine is estimated at 0.10 carats each.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Verdura Midcentury Gold and Shell Turtle Clip Brooch
Verdura Midcentury Gold and Shell Turtle Clip Brooch

Verdura Midcentury Gold and Shell Turtle Clip Brooch

By Verdura

Located in New York, NY

A mid-century engraved gold and cowrie shell brooch in the form of a turtle with ruby eyes, in 14k.

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Vintage 1950s Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Italian Coral Enamel Turtle Brooch, 14KT Yellow Gold
Italian Coral Enamel Turtle Brooch, 14KT Yellow Gold

Italian Coral Enamel Turtle Brooch, 14KT Yellow Gold

Located in McLeansville, NC

A vintage 14 karat yellow gold Italian coral enamel turtle brooch. This small gold brooch features a turtle motif with a stippled exterior, red enamel detailing, marquise cabochon cu...

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Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Riker Brothers Art Nouveau Diamond Demantoid 14K Gold Antique Turtle Brooch
Riker Brothers Art Nouveau Diamond Demantoid 14K Gold Antique Turtle Brooch

Riker Brothers Art Nouveau Diamond Demantoid 14K Gold Antique Turtle Brooch

By Riker Brothers

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a stylized and dimensional turtle with a textured head, legs and tail Featuring a domed shell bead set with demantoid garnets and pearls Demantoid garnets are round cut...

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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Gold

Whimsical Articulated Gem Set Turtle Brooch
Whimsical Articulated Gem Set Turtle Brooch

Whimsical Articulated Gem Set Turtle Brooch

Located in Chicago, IL

14K Yellow Gold Turtle Brooch with Articualted Head, Tail and Feet, set with Lapis, Rubies and a Cabachon Emerald.

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches

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Handcraft Turtle Turquoise 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Brooch
Handcraft Turtle Turquoise 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Brooch

Handcraft Turtle Turquoise 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Brooch

By SCALA GIOIELLI

Located in Marcianise, IT

For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Turtle Brooch with Single Cut Diamond Eyes
14 Karat Yellow Gold Turtle Brooch with Single Cut Diamond Eyes

14 Karat Yellow Gold Turtle Brooch with Single Cut Diamond Eyes

Located in Los Angeles, CA

this is a beautiful vintage 14k yellow gold turtle brooch with single cut diamond eyes.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Sapphire Ruby Pearl Turtle Brooch Pin
Diamond Sapphire Ruby Pearl Turtle Brooch Pin

Diamond Sapphire Ruby Pearl Turtle Brooch Pin

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Absolutely adorable, this vintage turtle brooch is hand crafted using diamonds, gemstones, and a pearl head. The pin is fashioned in 14 karat yellow gold and features mobile legs. T...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

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Yellow Gold Turtle Pin
Yellow Gold Turtle Pin

Yellow Gold Turtle Pin

Located in Coral Gables, FL

14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Turtle Pin Featuring Satin Finish Texture, 0.03 Carat Old European Cut Diamond, and 0.01 Carat Ruby Eyes. Finished Weight Is 7.0 Grams.

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Materials

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Large Estate Diamond Turtle Brooch Tortoise Pin Diamondback Terrapin Anamalier
Large Estate Diamond Turtle Brooch Tortoise Pin Diamondback Terrapin Anamalier

Large Estate Diamond Turtle Brooch Tortoise Pin Diamondback Terrapin Anamalier

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

A most unusual and large turtle brooch bursting with a sparkling diamond encrusted shell. This extraordinary tortoise pin with 160 individually pave' set diamonds framed within highl...

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Vintage 1960s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Dimensional Natural Lapis Emerald Diamond Gold Turtle Pin
Dimensional Natural Lapis Emerald Diamond Gold Turtle Pin

Dimensional Natural Lapis Emerald Diamond Gold Turtle Pin

Located in Stamford, CT

Wonderful 3-D 18k yellow gold Turtle pin with natural Lapis shell, white gold head and yellow gold body. Emerald eyes with diamond head and tail. 1 oval carved blue Lapis 26.92 x ...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

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Contemporary 14 Karat Gold and Sapphire Turtle Pin

Contemporary 14 Karat Gold and Sapphire Turtle Pin

Located in Lexington, KY

This pin is just adorable!Made of 14K yellow gold and 16 gorgeous sapphires, this turtle will surely make you the talk of the town! The cage-like shell of this turtle makes a perfect...

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Materials

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Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Emerald Ruby Gold Turtle Pin
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By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

14k Yellow Gold Turtle Diamond, Emerald, and Ruby Brooch Pin by Van Cleef & Arpels.

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Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold

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Magnificent 14k Yellow Gold Sea Turtle Brooch with Enamel

Magnificent 14k Yellow Gold Sea Turtle Brooch with Enamel

Located in Bloomington, MN

Magnificent 14k Yellow Gold Sea Turtle Brooch with Enamel Introducing this magnificent 14k yellow gold Sea Turtle Brooch, a true work of art inspired by the beauty of marine life.

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Materials

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Adorable 14k Yellow Gold Turtle Brooch with Jade Cabochon
Adorable 14k Yellow Gold Turtle Brooch with Jade Cabochon

Adorable 14k Yellow Gold Turtle Brooch with Jade Cabochon

Located in New York, NY

Adorable 14K Yellow Gold Turtle Brooch with Jade Cabochon Add a touch of whimsy to your jewelry collection with this adorable 14K yellow gold turtle brooch.

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Yellow Gold Turtle Pin Brooch

Yellow Gold Turtle Pin Brooch

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

Accompany your outfit with this adorable fourteen carat yellow gold turtle pin brooch. A positive omen of good fortune, the turtle signifies longevity and great patience.

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1990s Italian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Italian 14k Yellow Gold Diamond & Enamel Turtle Brooch, Pin
Vintage Italian 14k Yellow Gold Diamond & Enamel Turtle Brooch, Pin

Vintage Italian 14k Yellow Gold Diamond & Enamel Turtle Brooch, Pin

Located in Bernardsville, NJ

This delightful Italian turtle brooch, pin is finely crafted in 14k yellow gold and would make a fantastic edition to any neckline.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Dan Frere 14K Yellow Gold Whimsical Turtle Diamond Ruby Enamel Brooch
Vintage Dan Frere 14K Yellow Gold Whimsical Turtle Diamond Ruby Enamel Brooch

Vintage Dan Frere 14K Yellow Gold Whimsical Turtle Diamond Ruby Enamel Brooch

Located in Houston, TX

Brand: Dan Frere Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold Length: 1.50 inches Width: 25.30 mm Weight: 11.81 grams Ladies 14K yellow gold animal, diamond and ruby mid-century brooch. Engra...

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20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Exquisite 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Turtle Pin
Exquisite 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Turtle Pin

Exquisite 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Turtle Pin

Located in New York, NY

Elevate your style with this beautiful 14K yellow gold turtle pin weighing 6.57 grams, the perfect accessory for any occasion. Please note, when item is out of stock it takes 2-3 we...

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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

14k Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Eyes Green Enamel Work Detailed Turtle Pin Brooch
14k Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Eyes Green Enamel Work Detailed Turtle Pin Brooch

14k Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Eyes Green Enamel Work Detailed Turtle Pin Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set- Very Nice White Color Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold & Green Enamel Work Total Weight: 8.02 Grams Overa...

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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Charming Articulated Opal Turtle Brooch
Charming Articulated Opal Turtle Brooch

Charming Articulated Opal Turtle Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Charming Articulated Opal Turtle Brooch accented with tiny diamonds throughout.

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Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

Blue Lapis Lazuli Cabochon Sea Turtle Brooch Pin
Blue Lapis Lazuli Cabochon Sea Turtle Brooch Pin

Blue Lapis Lazuli Cabochon Sea Turtle Brooch Pin

Located in Hicksville, NY

1970s Vintage Blue Lapis Cabochon and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Sea Turtle Brooch. Features a 4-prong set oval Lapis cabochon and hand etched carvings on the head, legs, tail and shell bo...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Turtle Stickpin
Victorian Turtle Stickpin

Victorian Turtle Stickpin

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W 0.4 in L 2.5 in

Victorian Turtle Stickpin

Located in New York, NY

Charming Victorian turtle stickpin with fine detailing of 14 kt gold with focal demantoid garnet on the turtle's back. 1880's USA. 2.5" x .4". Excellent condition.

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Antique 1890s American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold

Victorian Spider And Turtle Brooch
Victorian Spider And Turtle Brooch

Victorian Spider And Turtle Brooch

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W 0.63 in L 1.19 in

Victorian Spider And Turtle Brooch

Located in London, GB

A turn of the century novelty scatter pin consisting of a green enamel and pearl set turtle, and green enamel and pearl spider with cabochon cut ruby eyes, all in 18ct yellow gold an...

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20th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 0.50 Carat Diamond Turtle Brooch 14K Yellow Gold
Vintage 0.50 Carat Diamond Turtle Brooch 14K Yellow Gold

Vintage 0.50 Carat Diamond Turtle Brooch 14K Yellow Gold

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage turtle brooch Circa 1960s 10 round brilliant diamonds weigh 0.50 carats G-H VS-SI prong set on the turtle shell nice detail and textured gold finish 5.1 grams 14K stamped beh...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Exquisite Carved Coral Emerald Diamond Gold Turtle Brooch Pin
Exquisite Carved Coral Emerald Diamond Gold Turtle Brooch Pin

Exquisite Carved Coral Emerald Diamond Gold Turtle Brooch Pin

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Imressive 14k brushed gold turtle brooch with movable appendages, set with 29mm x 24mm carved coral top, decorated with approximately 0.60ctw in diamonds and emerald eyes.

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

1960s Ruby Gold Turtle Pin
1960s Ruby Gold Turtle Pin

1960s Ruby Gold Turtle Pin

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W 1 in D 0.38 in L 1.75 in

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Located in San Francisco, CA

A turtle brooch set with rubies in 14kt gold and platinum. *white rose cut diamonds set into the eyes

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Ruby, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

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Yellow Gold, Emerald and Diamond Turtle Pin

Located in Greenwich, CT

Vintage turtle pin, the openwork shell accented by round faceted emeralds and round brilliant-cut near-colorless diamonds, with small pink sapphire eyes, in 14k yellow gold. Fourteen...

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20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Vintage Enamel and Gold Turtle Pin Pendant

Vintage Enamel and Gold Turtle Pin Pendant

Located in Agoura Hills, CA

Crafted in 14K yellow gold, the turtle features green enamel shell and ruby eye accents. Measurements: 1 5/8 inch H (41.5 mm) x 1 inch W (25 mm) x 9/16 inch D (14.5 mm) Weight: 18 g...

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Late 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

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14k Gold Turtle Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 14k gold turtle brooch for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 29 vintage editions and 2 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect 14k gold turtle brooch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a 14k gold turtle brooch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Lischetti, SCALA GIOIELLI and Van Cleef & Arpels are consistently popular. A 14k gold turtle brooch of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 14, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and antique cushion cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 14k gold turtle brooch, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a 14k Gold Turtle Brooch?

The price for a 14k gold turtle brooch starts at $350 and tops out at $20,000 with these brooches, on average, selling for $1,895.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in. 

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Brooches for You

Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like Gucci, Versace, Dior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step. 

Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.

At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.

Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.

Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.