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C1880 Pique Pose Floral Ring with Gold and Silver inlays, size 5.75
Located in Baltimore, MD
different look from modern tortoise shell jewelry; only one species of tortoise was allowed, the hawksbill
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1880s French Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

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Gold, Silver

Antique Tortoise Shell Bow Gold Piqué Hair Comb
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Highly unusual hair comb in the shape of bow. The finely carved tortoise shell bow is decorated
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1860s English Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

Large Art Nouveau Hand Carved Tortoise Shell Pendant, circa 1890, Paris
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Large Art Nouveau hand-carved orchid tortoiseshell pendant - the detail is exquisite. Tiny pins down the center of the pendant stabilize the piece. circa 1890, Paris Measurements: ...
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Late 18th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

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Shell

Leitão & Irmão Antique 19th Century Diamond Star Tortoise Shell Brooch Hair Comb
Located in Lisbon, PT
convertible tortoise shell hair piece in silver and yellow gold, Portugal, circa 1880. This highly collectible
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1880s Portuguese Late Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Estate Victorian Carved Tortoise Shell Cameo Mourning Locket, circa Mid-1800s
Located in Birmingham, AL
This is a gorgeous Tortoise Shell Carved Cameo Mourning Locket. This Piece was purchased from a
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

Antique Tortoise Shell and Diamond Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum
Located in Lucerne, CH
This delicate bow brooch is sculpted from tortoise shell, accented with old and rose cut diamonds
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

19th Century English Faux Tortoise Shell Grain Painted Wooden Dresser Box
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century English Faux Tortoise Shell Grain Painted Wooden Dresser Box, circa 1830, a Regency
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1830s English Regency Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

Materials

Wood

19th Century Tortoise Shell Decorative Hair Comb or Head Piece
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning and large antique 19th century tortoise shell, celluloid, or Bakelite hair comb or head
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Mid-19th Century Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

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Plastic

Watch Holder In Gilt Bronze And Red Tortoise Shell XVIII
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover a rare and precious collector's item: this gilded bronze and red tortoiseshell timepiece holder, dating from the 18th century. A true piece of history, it combines elegance ...
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18th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

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Bronze

Antique Watch Holder In Gilt Bronze And Red Tortoise Shell XVIII
Watch Holder In Gilt Bronze And Red Tortoise Shell XVIII
H 13.19 in W 6.3 in D 1.58 in Dm 5.63 in
Antique Body Ornament Made of Himalayan Shells Secured to a Brass Buckle
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique body ornament from India, Nepal or Tibet, made of strands of old Himalayan shells
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19th Century Asian Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

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Brass

A rare Indonesian tortoiseshell sirih casket with gold mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Batavia (Jakarta), 19th century, apparently unmarked H. 5 x W. 18 x D. 13 cm Before settling down to business in the former Dutch East Indies, sirih had to be offered in the most e...
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19th Century Indonesian Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

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Gold

Turtleshell hair comb-diadem with chain motif, France 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
Tiara hair comb, in tortoiseshell, topped by an element, also in tortoiseshell, decorated with a sculpted chain motif sloping down from the center towards the edges. France circa 190...
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Early 20th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

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Tortoise Shell

Turtleshell hair comb with butterfly in cutnsteel, France 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
Hairdressing comb with blonde tortoiseshell prongs and cut steel decoration depicting a butterfly. France circa 1900. (SHIP TO EU ONLY)
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Early 20th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

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Tortoise Shell

Turtleshell hair comb-diadem, France 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
Tortoiseshell tiara comb for hair surmounted by an element decorated with tortoiseshell volutes. France circa 1900. (SHIP TO EU ONLY)
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Early 20th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

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Tortoise Shell

Turtleshell hair comb-diadem, France 1900.
Turtleshell hair comb-diadem, France 1900.
H 5.5 in W 4.75 in D 1.75 in
An Indo-Portuguese colonial tortoiseshell veneered wooden casket
Located in Amsterdam, NL
India, probably made in Gujarat for Portuguese Goa, late 17th/early 18th century The tortoiseshell laid over gold foil, and the interior with red lacquer and possibly later added re...
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Late 17th Century Indian Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

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Silver

Coral and Onyx Turtleshell Hair Comb-Diadem, United States, 1880
Located in Milan, IT
Rare hair comb, diadem, turtleshell, surmounted by a gilt silver element decorated with volutes in an entourage of natural Mediterranean coral pearls (Rubrum Corallium) of an orange-...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

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Coral, Gold

Jewel walking stick: a head of a child, signed Manolo-Arnould, France 1900.
By Manuel Manolo Martinez Hugué
Located in Milan, IT
Walking stick: sculpted tortoiseshell knob depicting the head of a child with silver chain around the neck with a four-leaf clover-shaped pendant in silver and green enamel. Silver g...
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Early 20th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

Materials

Metal, Silver, Enamel

Rare Asprey London Sterling Silver 1917 Jewelry Box Charles & Richard Comyns
By Asprey & Garrard Limited, Charles & George Asprey, Asprey International Limited
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Jewellery box with a faux tortoiseshell top made by the amazing Charles and Richard Comyns A fantastic
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1910s English Art Nouveau Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

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Sterling Silver

Victorian Tortoise Shell Jewelry Box with Sterling Medallion
Located in Larkspur, CA
This beautiful box has a cedar interior which is separated into two compartments for jewelry. It
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1890s Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Faux Tortoise Shell British Cigar or Trinket Box W/Ivory Framing & Original Key
Located in Larkspur, CA
Faux tortoise shell British cigar or trinket box w/ivory framing & original key.
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Early 1900s Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

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Tortoise Shell

Faux Tortoiseshell Small Early 20th Century Layered Folding Jewelry Box w/Clasp
Located in Larkspur, CA
This is a multi layered folding faux tortoise jewelry box with vertical clasps. It’s originally
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Early 20th Century European Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Mappin & Webb Tortoise Shell Sewing Case Etui Set
By Mappin & Webb
Located in San Marcos, CA
A beautiful and high-sheen English tortoise shell cased sewing set, c. 18870-1900m late Victorian
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

Antique French Tortoise Shell Card Case Money Clip Necessaire
Located in San Marcos, CA
Beautiful & rare antique French Napoleon III era tortoise shell carnet bal or necessaire with
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Victorian Tortoise Shell Hair Combs
Located in Bozeman, MT
anniversary this November. See you there! Tortoise shell combs, one with gold-wash
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

Antique Tortoise Shell Mother of Pearl French Cigar Case Etui
Located in San Marcos, CA
A while back we had a tea caddy done in this mother of pearl inlay against tortoise shell, and it
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

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Natural Pearl

Stunning Victorian Tortoise Shell Card Case with Mother of Pearl
Located in San Marcos, CA
cognac coloration of the old tortoise shell is just stunning, and never more so than in this card case. A
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

Antique Calling Card Case Etui Tortoise Shell Mother of Pearl
Located in San Marcos, CA
cognac coloration of the old tortoise shell is just stunning, and never more so than in this card case. A
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

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Natural Pearl

Antique Austrian Leather Purse Tortoise Shell & Enamel Sterling Evening Purse
Located in San Marcos, CA
Elegant as they come, this shell faced evening purse is accented by a fine sterling silver frame
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20th Century Austrian Edwardian Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

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Sterling Silver

Victorian Tortoise Shell Round Box, Vanity Trinkets
Located in Bozeman, MT
anniversary this November. See you there! Flawless tortoise shell vanity lidded box
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

Rare Silver and Tortoise Shell Pair Cased Verge Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
signs of ageing and wear with some worn on the tortoise shell cases shown. Watch size is is 46mm
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1860s British Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

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Silver

Antique Georgian English Sewing Etui Tortoise Shell Box Case
Located in San Marcos, CA
magnificent display of finest cognac to chocolate-colored natural tortoise shell, separated with silver
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique French Sterling Silver Sewing Etui, Tortoise Shell Box
Located in San Marcos, CA
Absolutely exquisite and very rare antique 1830s French Boulle style faux shell & gilt ormolu
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Early 19th Century French Georgian Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

Antique 1863 Genuine Tortoise Shell Coin Purse and Notebook Ensemble
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This authentic tortoise shell calendar with antique pencil and matching coin purse is circa 1863
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

Antique Georgian Glazed Portrait Box in Gold and Tortoise Shell
Located in Houston, TX
tortoise shell panels to the inside of the lid. The box is lined with blue velvet.
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17th Century British Georgian Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

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Gold, 18k Gold

1903 Tortoiseshell Jewellery Box with Silver Edges
By Grey & Co., Chester
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Beautiful Tortoiseshell jewellery boxes with silver Edges and curved silver cable legs The
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

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Silver

Tortoiseshell and Silver Jewelry Box by Mappin & Webb
By Mappin & Webb
Located in London, GB
A delightful Tortoiseshell lidded box which is square with cut corners, standing on four shaped feet. The interior has a beige lining.
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1920s English Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

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Silver

Silver and Tortoiseshell Jewellery/Trinket Box
Located in London, GB
This fine silver jewellery /trinket box is of plain circular form. The surface of the body and
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1920s English Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

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Silver

Antique George V Silver and Tortoiseshell Trinket Jewellery Box
By Mappin & Webb
Located in London, GB
An impressive antique George V silver and tortoiseshell trinket / jewelry box, of rectangular form
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Early 1900s English Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

Materials

Silver

Napoleon III Tortoiseshell Casket, circa 1870
Located in Bergen, NL
Napoleon III gilt bronze-mounted and tortoiseshell casket France, circa 1870. In Louis XIV style, rectangular top centred by a loop handle opening to reveal a silk lined interior, t...
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1870s French Louis XIV Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

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Tortoise Shell

Art Nouveau Inlaid Tortoise Shell and Silver Jewelry Box
By William Comyns & Sons 1
Located in Singapore, SG
A large oval sterling silver jewelry box standing on four cast legs. The oval tortoiseshell lid is
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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

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Sterling Silver

Tortoise Shell Jewelry Box with Ivory Detailing
Located in Charleston, SC
This jewelry box is made of tortoise shell with Ivory detailing on the top, bottom, and sides of
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

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Ivory, Tortoise Shell

19th Century Rosewood Tortoise Shell Jewelry Box
Located in Casteren, NL
19th century rosewood jewelry box inlaid with brass and tortoise shell. Originates France, dating
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

Tortoise Shell & Ivory Antique Box
Located in New York, NY
A small tortoise shell encased box, with carved ivory trimming and claw feet and hand-painted
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19th Century Unknown Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Velvet

Tortoise Shell and Gilt Bronze Jewellery Box
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Tortoise shell and gilt bronze jewellery box, gold enamelled, early 19th century. Measures: H: 15
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1820s European Charles X Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

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Bronze

Victorian Fanciful Tortoise Shell Cross
Located in Stamford, CT
Amazing, think of it, how this tortoise shell cross is carved with circles cut away and even the
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

Antique Tortoise Shell Hoop Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
Victorian triple hoop tortoise shell earrings with heart tops are light and airy and will lift your
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

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9k Gold

English Tortoise Shell Box
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
English tortoise shell box with fabric lining. Mother of pearl floral inlay on top of box with
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19th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

English Tortoise Shell Box
English Tortoise Shell Box
H 5.25 in W 11 in D 8.5 in
Rare 19th Century Anglo Indian Repousse Silver Mounted Tortoise Shell Box
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Standing on prolonged silver bun feet this magnificent box features a body of tortoiseshell, engraved hinges, handles and repousse silver mounts and plaques combined with straight si...
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Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

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Silver

Victorian Real Tortoise Beetle Shell Pin Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
circle of seven in tact original real tortoise beetles (desmonota variolosa), circling a final front
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

19th Century French Tortoise Shell Box with Bronze Detail and Miniature Painting on Ivory
Located in Charleston, SC
This miniature jewelry box is was made in France during the 19th Century. The box is lined with
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19th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

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Bronze

Victorian Gold and Tortoise Shell Back Comb
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A gorgeous Victorian era back comb crafted in 18K gold, atop of tortoise shell teeth. Garnished
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Beautiful Art Deco Tortoise Shell Diamond Hairslide
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
The very beautiful hairslide is made of curved tortoise shell and a diamond studded upper part. The
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

French Tortoise Jewelry or Dresser Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive 19th century French lidded box handcrafted in hardwood clad in tortoise shell and
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Victorian Tortoise Shell Dangle Earrings in 9K Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One pair of Victorian 9-karat yellow gold tortoiseshell dangle earrings measuring 1.75 inches long and are complete with traditional hook closures.
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19th Century Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

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9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Anglo-Indian Tortoise Shell and Ivory Box, 19th Century
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Anglo-Indian Tortoise Shell and Ivory Box, 19th Century Jewelry or Trinket Box. Free Shipping
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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

Large Art Nouveau Hand Carved Tortoise Shell Pendant, circa 1890, Paris
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Large Art Nouveau hand carved orchid tortoiseshell pendant - the detail is exquisite. Tiny pins down the center of the pendant stabilize the piece, circa 1890, Paris Measuremen...
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Late 18th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

Materials

Shell

Anglo-Indian Carved Jewellery Box
Located in Greenwich, CT
Wonderful Anglo-Indian red tortoiseshell and ivory carved mid-19th C jewel box.
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19th Century Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Ivory

1880s Victorian Tortoise Shell Celluloid Hair Comb 14 Karat Gold
Located in Hicksville, NY
1880s Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Tortoise Shell Celluloid Hair Comb. Features an
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Tortoise Shell Rose Cut Diamond Silver Hair Comb Clip
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
special gift. Made of tortoise shell, silver and tastefully accented with rose cut diamonds set in silver
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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Silver

Highly Important Silver & Viennese Enamel Mounted Repousse Shell Casket Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
case pieces by its extensive use of tortoise shell, silver-plated repousse and silver alloy mounts that
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Renaissance Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

Materials

Enamel, Metal, Silver

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Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the piece of antique tortoise shell jewelry you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, silver and 18k gold. Finding the perfect item from our selection of antique tortoise shell jewelry may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. Finding an appealing choice in our collection of antique tortoise shell jewelry — no matter the origin — is easy, but Mappin & Webb each produced a popular version that is worth a look. An object in our assortment of antique tortoise shell jewelry of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring diamond, from our inventory of 3, is particularly popular. See these pages for a brilliant cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also old mine cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our antique tortoise shell jewelry for sale are for women, but there are 16 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry?

Prices for a piece of antique tortoise shell jewelry can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $350 and can go as high as $27,867, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,595.