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Gold Enamel Turtle Brooch

Gold, Diamond, and Enamel Turtle Brooch
By Judith Lieber
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold and diamond "turtle" brooch 37 diamonds 0.50 carat 1 cabochon sapphire 16.5 grams
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Gold, Diamond, and Enamel Turtle Brooch
Gold, Diamond, and Enamel Turtle Brooch
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W 1 in L 1.25 in
Vintage Diamond Enamel 18k Gold Turtle Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
 Beautifully crafted in solid 18K Yellow Gold, this Turtle Gem Brooch is finely encrusted with
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Boucheron Enamel and Diamond Turtle Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rich red enamel etched in a striking tortoiseshell pattern distinguishes this charming turtle
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

.3 Carat Diamond Blue Enamel Yellow Gold Turtle Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Blue enamel Turtle brooch in 18k yellow gold with a bright full cut Diamond eye. 1 round full cut
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Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Green Enamel Turtle Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Turtle Brooch impeccably crafted in carved 18k yellow gold, adorned with vibrant green
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20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Enamel and Gold Turtle Pin
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18K yellow gold with various colored enamel. Circa 1990.
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1990s Brooches

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Multicolored Enamel and Diamond Turtle Brooch in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Circa: 1970 Metal Type: 18 karat yellow gold Weight: 22.8g Dimensions: 1.8"L x 1.5"W Made in Italy
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold

Whimsical Gilded Gold Hardware with Enamel "Turtle" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This wonderful whimsical polished gilded gold vermeil hardware "Turtle" brooch is
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Antique 1880s American Artisan Brooches

Vintage 18K Diamond Ruby Enamel En Tremblant Turtle Brooch Pin
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Such a pretty pin and the colors are gorgeous! Done in 18K yellow gold, this whimsical turtle
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Vintage 1970s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Enamel

Enamel Emerald Gold Turtle Lapel Pin
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage turtle pin is compromised of 18k yellow gold and green enamel with an emerald eye. Weighs
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20th Century French Modern Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Enamel Emerald Gold Turtle Lapel Pin
Enamel Emerald Gold Turtle Lapel Pin
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W 0.44 in L 0.91 in
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Embellished Pave Crystal Turtle Silver Brooch, Black Enamel
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A brooch by Kenneth Jay Lane. This sparkling turtle features clear pave crystals, accented with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

18-Karat Diamond and Enamel Turtle
Located in New York, NY
Charming dimensional enameled turtle in 18K from Italy circa 1960s. Sparkling pave diamonds accent
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Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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. The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

David Webb Two-Tone Diamond, Turquoise, Ruby Turtle Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Part of the David Webb Kingdom Collection, this 18k and platinum turtle brooch is exquisitely
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Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold 1/6 Carat Diamond Green Frog Enamel Floral Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
and a brilliant green enamel color applied to the turtle for vibrancy. His eyes are created from 1/6
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18K Yellow Gold 1/6 Carat Diamond Green Frog Enamel Floral Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
and a brilliant green enamel color applied to the turtle for vibrancy. His eyes are created from 1/6
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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
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20th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Spider And Turtle Brooch
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Enamel Gold Turtle Hat Hair Veil or Lapel Pin Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
18K gold and enamel turtle pin with corkscrew back that can be used on hair, lapel, veil, sweater
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Enamel Gold Turtle Hat Hair Veil or Lapel Pin Brooch
Enamel Gold Turtle Hat Hair Veil or Lapel Pin Brooch
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H 0.5 in W 0.5 in L 0.63 in

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Gold Enamel Turtle Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate gold enamel turtle brooch for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and enamel — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 22 vintage or 6 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a gold enamel turtle brooch from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A gold enamel turtle brooch from Boucheron, David Webb and Hammerman Brothers — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A gold enamel turtle brooch can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but diamond rings, from our inventory of 11, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. Finding a gold enamel turtle brooch for sale for women should be easy, but there are 17 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Gold Enamel Turtle Brooch?

On average, a gold enamel turtle brooch at 1stDibs sells for $1,903, while they’re typically $240 on the low end and $38,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right brooches for You

Antique and vintage brooches, which are decorative jewels traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

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.

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 on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.