Turtle brooch circa 1990
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
UNKNOWN - A Collection circa 1990 - Not signed jewelry. Golden-metal turtle brooch decorated with red resin and black enamel.
Gilt Metal
Schreiner Tremblant Turtle Brooch
By Schreiner Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Charming Schreiner tremblant turtle brooch with large lucite "jelly belly" stone with copper crystals and a faux agate cabochon for the head.
Gilt Metal
Stern turtle brooch circa 1980
By H. Stern
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
STERN - A Collection circa 1980, signed by Stern. Golden metal turtle brooch, shell made of glass-paste stone. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: 4.5 cm x 3 cm SKU:BR71
Gilt Metal
Cartier Adorable Diamond Sapphire Gold Turtle Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Adorable 18k gold Cartier turtle brooch, set with sapphire eyes and approx. 1.10ctw G/VS diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Vintage Rhinestone Turtle Brooch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Vintage Rhinestone Turtle Brooch is a sparkling and charming piece of jewelry that combines the playful nature of a turtle with the elegance of rhinestones.
Silver
Coro Art Deco Pave Turtle Brooch
By Coro
Located in New York, NY
Large and striking Coro Art Deco Pave Turtle Brooch from the 1940's. Body is completely set with pave rhinestones with oval cut faux rubies and highlighted with colorful enamel accen...
Rhodium
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Gold-Tone Turtle Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage gold-tone turtle brooch. Embossed CHR. DIOR Germany. Indicative measurements : max. length approx. 4.7 cm (1.85 inches) / max. width approx. 2.8 cm (1.10 inc...
Gilt Metal
Estate Retro Era Enamel, Diamond and Ruby Turtle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with our Estate Retro Era 18KT Yellow Gold Heart-Shaped Turtle Brooch. Weighing 8.8 grams, this charming piece features enamel detailing, diamond accents, and ruby...
Diamond, Ruby, 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 Diamonds, approx. total weight .03cts, G, SI1 18k yellow gold Tested and stamped: ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1.00 Carat Diamond Amber Yellow Gold Carved Turtle Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Unique, richly colored large carved amber turtle brooch. This carved amber turtle is decorated with an 18k yellow gold twisted wire framing, accented with 43 brilliant cut bezel and ...
Amber, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Cartier Sapphire Turtle Brooch in 18k Gold
By Cartier
Located in Roma, RM
A charming and collectible turtle brooch by Cartier, dating to the 1960s and crafted in rich 18k yellow gold.
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K Diamond Ruby Enamel En Tremblant Turtle Brooch Pin
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Done in 18K yellow gold, this whimsical turtle brooch has been set with approximately .06cttw in G-H Vs diamonds as well as a centerl natural ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, Enamel
Cellini 18 Karat Yellow & White Gold Turtle Brooch with 2.08CT Rubies & Diamonds
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Adorable turtle brooch designed with a geometric pattern in 18 karat white and yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage French 38.65 Carat Oval Cut Citrine and Ruby Gold Turtle Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The brooch has been realistically modelled in the form of a turtle.
Citrine, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Crystal Turtle Brooch in Silver-Tone Metal with Pavé Detailing
Located in Milford, DE
Charming and radiant, this vintage turtle brooch is a whimsical yet luxurious statement piece.
Crystal
18 Karat Gold Turtle Brooch with 6.33 Carat Beaded Emeralds & 2.92 Ct. Diamonds
By Giovanne
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and Adorable is the best way to describe this lovely 18 karat yellow gold Turtle brooch. His entire shell is set with beaded Emeralds that have been finished with round beze...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
NARDI Venice 1960 Articulated Coral Turtle Brooch 18Kt Gold Diamonds & Sapphires
By Nardi
Located in Miami, FL
A gem set turtle-brooch designed by Nardi. A very rare brooch created in Venice, Italy, by the iconic and exclusive Venetian jewelry house Giulio Nardi, circa 1950–1960.
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gol...
Cartier Ruby Turtle Brooch in Yellow Gold, circa 1980s
By Cartier
Located in Roma, RM
Designed as a stylized turtle, the brooch combines playful subject matter with the elegance and precision characteristic of Cartier’s late 20th-century jewelry.
Ruby, Yellow Gold
18K Two-Tone Gold Turtle Brooch w/ Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite Garnet and Diamond
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Custom-made Turtle brooch with yellow sapphires, tsavorite garnet, and diamonds in 18k yellow and white gold.
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yello...
$7,660Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Mid-Century Sapphire & Diamond Turtle Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Vintage Mid-Century Sapphire & Diamond Turtle Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold Crafted in 18k yellow gold, this true mid-century brooch is designed as a whimsical turtle set with rows ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire and diamond turtle brooch
Located in New York, NY
The brooch is composed of: Oval cut pink sapphire, total weight: 6.50ct; Blue sapphire, Total weight: 1.50ct; Round brilliant cut diamonds: Quantity: 62, Total weight: approximately ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s French Smoky Quartz and Yellow Gold Turtle Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The brooch has been realistically modelled in the form of a turtle.
Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Signed Blackened Silver Tone Crystal Turtle Brooch with Amber and Lavender Stone
Located in Milford, DE
This turtle brooch is crafted in blackened silver tone metal and designed with a highly detailed, dimensional form.
Crystal, Silver
$13,935Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Vintage Sapphire Turtle Brooch Pin 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1960
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A Cartier vintage sapphire turtle brooch pin 18 karat yellow gold, circa 1960.
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Italian 18 Karat Gold Carved Coral Turtle Brooch with Diamond Eyes
Located in Miami, FL
A delightful example of mid-century Italian jewelry design, this charming turtle brooch is crafted in richly polished 18 karat yellow gold and centered by a beautifully carved natura...
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$105Sale Price|40% Off
Sterling Silver Marcasite and Baguette Garnet Turtle Brooch
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This is a sterling silver turtle brooch with marcasites and amethyst-type stones.
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
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.
Diamond, Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Opal & Blue Sapphire Turtle Brooch 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Opal & Blue Sapphire Turtle Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver From the “Orient” collection Natural Opals - 5.5 carats Natural shapes Natural Blue Sapphires ...
Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Trifari Rare Purple Jelly Belly Turtle Brooch
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Rare gold washed sterling silver Trifari purple lucite Jelly Belly brooch. Retro style with emerald cabochon eyes and crystal pave, 1940's. 1.50" L,1.25" W
Gold Plate
Vintage Gold, Coral, Turquoise, and Ruby Turtle Brooch
Located in Princeton, NJ
A vintage 18 karat yellow gold, coral, turquoise, and ruby brooch designed as a turtle with articular head and tail, the carved cabochon coral serving as the shell of the turtle outl...
Coral, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Dominique Aurientis Gripoix Glass Turtle Brooch, Never Worn 1980s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Adorable Turtle by Dominique Aurientis Three Gripoix dangles. Turtle measures 2.65 in x 1.65 in. Dominique Aurientis started her career in the Dior atelier, moving on to the houses...
Gilt Metal
Lanvin Paris Silvered Metal and Yellow Enamel Jeweled Turtle Brooch
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Atlanta, GA
This rare Lanvin Paris brooch features a turtle with silvered metal framing, topped with yellow enamel and complemented by Gripoix poured-glass cabochons in carnelian color.
Enamel
1970's Diamond Chalcedony 18K Yellow Gold Turtle Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This adorable vintage turtle pin brooch is crafted in 18K yellow gold.
Chalcedony, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Dell Gilded Gold Hardware with Faux Diamond "Turtle" Brooch
By Van Dell
Located in New York, NY
Van Dell wonderfully detailed "Turtle" in gilded gold vermeil hardware accented with faux diamonds and faux emeralds brooch measures 1 1/4 inches, width is 1 inch, dep...
Whimsical Polished gilded gold hardware with detailed etching "Turtle" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This wonderful Whimsical polished gold vermeil hardware "Turtle" brooch is detailed with etching along the shell.
Estate 18K Peridot Diamond Ruby Large Turtle Brooch Pin 53.50cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An absolutely spectacular piece and we challenge you to find another! This gorgeous brooch has been handcrafted in 18K yellow gold and set with approximately 50cttw in large natural ...
Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER Paris 1960 Turtle Brooch 18K Yellow Gold 2.20 Cwt VVS Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage animal novelty brooch features a whimsical stylized turtle, beautifully masterfully crafted in solid 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
1950's Cartier Ruby Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Turtle Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is designed as a turtle with articulated platinum limbs Shell is highly domed and comprised of carved shell Translucent honey yellow with dark brown spotting Accented by caboc...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1990s Valentino Couture Gold Tone White Opal Turtle Costume Brooch
By Valentino Couture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous gold-tone Valentino Garavani Couture costume turtle brooch. From the 1990s, this beautiful turtle brooch is made complete with faux opal cabochon stones on the ...
Nephrite Jade Textured Turtle Yellow Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Adorable turtle brooch featuring a carved nephrite jade shell with textured 18k yellow gold head, legs and tail.
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$33,600Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond & Sapphire Turtle Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming and collectible Tiffany & Co. turtle pin brooch, crafted in platinum (Pt950) and dating to 1996, exemplifying the house’s celebrated animal-themed designs.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Plique a Jour Purple, Green and Yellow Enamel Gold Turtle Vintage Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage Plique a Jour Purple, Green and Yellow Enamel Gold Turtle Brooch Pin. Hand crafted 18K Yellow Gold mounting.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Two Turtles Persian Turquoise Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Brooch Pins
Located in Miami, FL
Double charming and collectible, two vintage turtle brooches, crafted circa 1960 in solid 18K yellow gold.
Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Coral Turtle with Diamonds on the Shell Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite estate turtle brooch, crafted in 18k yellow gold, is a true gem of fine jewelry.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Gold Enamel Brooch with Diamond & Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
Estate 18k Gold Enamel Turtle Brooch Featuring Round White Diamond Approx. 0.28ct, Round Red Ruby Approx. 0.14ct Total Weight 16.93g Measurements 1.45in x 1.03cm x 0.46cm Very unique...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
BROOCH-Gold Cat’s Eye Chrysoberyl, Diamond, and Emerald Turtle in 18kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
An enchanting example of mid-century animalier fine jewelry, this whimsical turtle brooch is beautifully hand-sculpted in solid 18K yellow gold.
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage gold tone glass turtle designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 46 ❤️❤️ V...
Vintage Turtle Diamond Enamel 18k Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Beautifully crafted in solid 18K Yellow Gold, this Turtle Gem Brooch is finely encrusted with brilliant Natural Diamonds approx. 0.86 carats, G-h color, VS clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Roger Jean-Pierre Couture Turtle Depose Clip Brooches
By Roger Jean-Pierre
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Roger Jean-Pierre couture Turtle clip brooches of emerald, topaz and crystal pastes.
Crystal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Turtle Diamond Sapphire Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Rare and collectible, this Authentic Tiffany & Co. Turtle Pin Brooch is crafted in lustrous 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage gold tone jewel rhinestones turtle figural designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 61 ❤️❤️ ...
Vintage silver tone jewel glass stones turtle figural designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed • silver tone with glass stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • 2" by 1 1/4" CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear...
Vintage silver tone jewel glass stones turtle figural designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed • silver tone with glass stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • 2" by 1 1/4" CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear...
Vintage silver tone jewel glass stones turtle figural designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed • silver tone with glass stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • 2" by 1 1/4" CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear...
Vintage silver tone jewel glass stones turtle figural designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed • silver tone with glass stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • 2 3/4" by 1 1/2" CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of ...
Vintage gold tone glass turquoise rhinestone eyes turtle figural designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass cabochon and rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of we...
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.
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