Tortoise Brooch
Antique 1920’s 18ct Gold Blue Enamel & Diamond Tortoise Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Tortoise Brooch
18ct Gold Tested
Circa 1920’s
Fabulous, antique tortoise brooch. Set
Category
Early 20th Century North American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage Lea Stein Paris B&W Tortoise Brooch
By Lea Stein
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Vintage Lea Stein Paris B&W Tortoise Brooch is a standout piece of vintage jewelry, known for
Category
Late 20th Century European Art Deco Brooches
Cartier 1970's Diamond Turquoise Shell 18K Gold Vintage Turtle Tortoise Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized turtle with dimensional features and carved tortoise shell
Measuring 25.0 x
Category
Vintage 1970s Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$17,750
W 1.25 in L 1.94 in
Vintage Yellow Quartz, Diamond, and Ruby Tortoise Brooch Set in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Addison, TX
This adorable vintage brooch is such a fun and unique piece! It features a sweet little tortoise
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$495
W 0.5 in D 0.3 in L 0.9 in
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
Category
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Rhodocrosite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,850
W 0.9 in L 1.25 in
Chanel 96A A07672 Y02003 Gold Plated CC Turtle Pin Tortoise Brooch 22ck76s
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 96 A
Made In: France
Measurements: Length: 1.4" Width: .5" Height: 3.2"
OVERALL EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION
( 9/10 or A )
Signs of Wear:
Front: Excelle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Other
$2,628
H 3.2 in W 0.5 in L 1.4 in
Victorian Tortoise Cherub Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Victorian cherub brooch hand carved in tortoiseshell. Late 19th Century work with fine
Category
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Victorian Tortoise Beetle Brooch, English, circa 1875.
Located in London, GB
Victorian tortoise beetle brooch. Set horizontally with three iridescent Brazilian tortoise leaf
Category
Antique 1870s European Brooches
Materials
Yellow Gold
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Brooches
Materials
Tourmaline, 14k Gold
$6,755
H 0.71 in W 1.07 in L 1.66 in
Leitão & Irmão Antique 19th Century Diamond Star Tortoise Shell Brooch Hair Comb
Located in Lisbon, PT
Leitão & Irmão Portuguese crown jewelers antique late 19th century diamond star brooch and
Category
Antique 1880s Portuguese Late Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$30,165
W 1.62 in L 1.62 in
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
Category
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian Tortoise Cherub
Located in New York, NY
Charming Victorian cherub brooch hand carved in tortoiseshell. Late 19th Century work with fine
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage 14k Gold Large Blue Lapis w/ Diamond Textured Turtle Tortoise Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a magnificent vintage brooch that was well-crafted from solid 14k yellow gold. This
Category
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,397
H 1.83 in W 2.66 in
French Tortoise Crystal Clip
Located in New York, NY
French dress clip with a cascade of faceted tortoise, faux agate and topaz beads with square cut
Category
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Tortoiseshell Pique Brooch circa 1820
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A particularly nice example of a tortoise shell pique brooch, with a raised dancer, swishing her
Category
Antique 1820s Brooches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Unusual Art Deco Bakelite Gazelle
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Art Deco Gazelle brooch of tortoise bakelite clad with silver metal.
Artisans in the
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Recent Sales
Turquoise Gold Tortoise Brooch
Located in London, GB
A charming 18ct gold tortoise brooch, set with a well chosen good turquoise, and with small rubies
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Victorian Gold and Gem Set Tortoise Brooch
Located in London, GB
Rose Diamonds, all mounted on a repousse work Gold carapace. The reverse of the Tortoise is in plain
Category
Antique 1870s British Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Tortoise Brooch, 18 Karat Gold, Green Garnets, Diamonds & Rubies, USA circa 1930
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat yellow gold brooch in the form of a Tortoise. The shell of the tortoise is pave set
Category
20th Century American Victorian Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Cut Steel Turtle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
C.1860. Victorian cut steel turtle/tortoise brooch. The brooch has c-clasp, and is in very good
Category
Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches
Materials
Cut Steel
Judith Leiber Enamel and Diamond Tortoise Shell Brooch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Dallas, TX
A stunning tortoise shell brooch by Judith Leiber. The brooch features fine, green, hand-enameling
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Havana Amber Tortoise Cc Camellia Brooch 216027
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship immediately!!
Previously owned.
Made In: France
Measurements: Length: 3.9" Width: 1.5" Height: 3.9"
OVERALL GOOD + CONDITION
2.25 = GOOD +
Signs of Wear: Pretty ...
Category
20th Century French Brooches
White Gold 18 Carat Tortoise Brooche with Tsavorite and Diamonds
Located in Vienna, AT
White gold 18kt tortoise brooche with tsavorite and diamonds
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Artisan Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Tsavorite, White Gold
18 Karat Tortoise Brooch
Located in London, GB
A charming 18ct yellow gold tortoise brooch with six single-cut diamonds emphasizing the head and
Category
2010s British Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Victorian Yellow Gold & Pearl Butterfly Tortoise Brooch
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Handmade and Designed Butterfly Tortoise Brooch displaying approximately 2-1/2 inch wingspan .
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Materials
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
10k Gold Ladies Bulls Eye Agate and Natural Rose Cut Diamond Tortoise Brooch
Located in Victoria, BC
Tortoise Brooch
This Tortoise Brooch features a Bulls eye agate for the "tortoise shell" measuring 16.00mm
Category
Antique 1890s Brooches
Materials
Agate, Diamond, 10k Gold
LEA STEIN Turtle Faux Tortoise Brooch France, 1970’s
By Lea Stein
Located in Atlanta, GA
1970’s Lea Stein plastic tortoise brooch. French designer, Lea Stein, has often been recognized
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Brooches
Vintage Pauline Rader Jeweled Tortoise Brooch
By Pauline Rader
Located in New York, NY
A vintage pin brooch by Pauline Rader, an American jewelry designer active from 1962 to 1982. The
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Brooches
Vintage Tigers Eye Tortoise, hallmarked 1981
Located in London, GB
This charming vintage tortoise brooch has hallmarks dating it to 1981. Crafted in 18 carat yellow
Category
Vintage 1980s British Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Nardi Tortoise Shell Multistone Hand Brooch
By Nardi
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, tortoise shell, and multi colored stone hand brooch by Nardi.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches
Materials
Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold
Vintage William Spratling Taxco Faux Tortoise Shell Dragonfly Brooch Pin
By William Spratling
Located in Cape May, NJ
Rare William Spratling Taxco Mexico Faux Tortoise Shell Dragonfly Brooch Pin. The brooch is in
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
W 1.38 in D 0.75 in L 2 in
Garavelli 18k Gold 23.60ct Citrine Diamond Ruby Large Turtle Tortoise Pin Brooch
By Garavelli
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely breathtaking statement pin brooch designed by Garavelli that was crafted
Category
1990s Italian Brooches
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold, Lapis, Turquoise & Diamond Tortoise Pin
By Cartier
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
An 18K Yellow Gold, Lapis, Turquoise & Diamond Tortoise Pin -
Category
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold
Nardi Venice Ruby Sapphire Diamond Tortoise Shell Hand Pin Pendant
By Nardi
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
very realistically out of blond tortoise shell and is decorated with a small diamond ring on the pinky
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
Coral Fantasy Brooche with tortoise and starfish Schlumberger marine style
By Musula
Located in Bilbao, ES
Coral Brooche with tortoise and starfish red Enamel and Gold plated metal
Beach Enamel Fashion
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Romantic Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Chanel Tortoise Shell Brooch
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel tortoise shell brooch with gold CC's
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Accessories
Rhinestone Tortoise Brooch
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rhinestone Tortoise Brooch. 1960's gold-toned Multicolored rhinestone brooch. Made in
Category
Vintage 1960s Brooches
18K Rose Gold Fancy Diamond & Pink Sapphire Tortoise Brooch
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18 K Rose Gold Fancy Diamond & Pink Sapphire Tortoise Brooch
10 Fancy Diamonds 0.08 CT
2 Green
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold
Turtle/Tortoise Multi-Color Diamonds Set Pendant/Brooch in 18 Carat White Gold
Located in London, GB
Stunning rare exotic turtle/tortoise brooch/pendant in 18 carat white gold. Designed with colour
Category
2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Pique Sunflower Brooch in Tortoise Shell Gold and Silver
Located in Stamford, CT
A grand Victorian brooch made c. 1860 with the technique in which objects using the shell of the
Category
British Brooches
Materials
15k Gold
Victorian Large Piqué Bee Tortoise Shell Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
pattern of gold or silver into tortoise shell. The metal would be heated to a very high temperature and
Category
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Silver
Tortoise Cameo Pendant Pin of Sincere Beauty 18 Karat Yellow Gold MV Carved
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Beautiful Cameo made of natural tortoise captures the lovely ladies sincere beauty.
The pendant is
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
W 1.75 in D 0.19 in L 2 in
Chanel Vintage Resin and Gold Toned CC Brooch, 1994
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage faux tortoise shell brooch featuring a large textured gold tone CC logo.
Spring
Category
20th Century French Brooches
Victorian Tortoise Shell Earring Brooch Suite Classic Urns
Located in New York, NY
Victorian tortoise shell earring and brooch suite with gold ear wires and metal pin findings
Jewelled Tortoise Brooch by Iradji Moini
By Iradj Moini
Located in Chicago, IL
This is beautiful Iradj Moini colored and clear glass rhinestone encrusted tortoise brooch, in
Category
1990s American Brooches
Ceylon sapphire diamond gold platinum Tortoise brooch
Located in London, GB
A finely made Platinum and yellow gold mounted, tortoise brooch set with fine coloured ceylon
Category
Antique Early 1900s British High Victorian Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
FrencH Gold And Diamond Whimsical Moveable Tortoise Brooch
Located in New York, NY
18kt yellow gold high quality turtle brooch embellished with diamonds
Category
French Brooches
Early Spratling Sterling and Tortoise Knot Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an exceptional piece.
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Brooches
Materials
Platinum
Art Deco Large fine Celluloid Horse Brooch
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco Celluloid Faux Tortoise Shell, Horse Pin or Brooch. The brooch captures the horse
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches
Castellani (Attr.) Etruscan Necklace and Brooch, Lava & Gold, Italy, circa 1850
Located in Berlin, Berlin
image of a tortoise.
The tortoise in the brooch is a nod to the classical adage "festina lente", or
Category
Antique 1850s Italian Etruscan Revival Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jaguar Brooch by William Spratling
By William Spratling
Located in Mexico City, DF
Fantastic Jaguar brooch in Silver and tortoiseshell. This is one of the most emblematic and rare
Category
20th Century Mexican Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
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Category
Vintage 1970s Band Rings
Materials
Emerald, Yellow Gold
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By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A brooch by Kenneth Jay Lane. This sparkling turtle features clear pave crystals, accented with black enamel outlines on the shell.
Hallmarks: Kenneth Lane, Made in USA
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
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Located in New York, NY
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By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Princeton, NJ
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20th Century American Artisan Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique French Butterfly Brooch Pin, 1890s
Located in Chicago, IL
France, circa 1890s
The brooch is finely modeled as a butterfly. It is handcrafted in silver-topped 18K gold and is encrusted with rose cut diamonds, sapphires and rubies. The princi...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Chanel Vintage Classic Gold Plated CC Faux Pearl Pin Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Vintage Classic Gold Plated CC Faux Pearl Pin Brooch
*Marked 95
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-Approximately 2" x 0.7"
-Very pretty and classic
-It is in an excellent condition.
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Category
1990s French Artisan Brooches
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By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
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Rhodium, Base Metal
60s Angel Skin Coral Lapis Lazuli Ring Vintage 14k Gold Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage angel skin coral & lapis lazuli cocktail ring (circa 1960s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
Coral cabochon measures 18mm x 13mm. Marquise cut lapis lazuli measures...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier 14K Gold Flower Brooch Cabochon Burma Ruby Timeless Masterpiece
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An Exquisite Blend of Elegance and Heritage
Elevate your collection with this stunning Vintage Cartier Flower Brooch, masterfully crafted in 14 Karat Yellow Gold and featuring a capt...
Category
20th Century French Retro Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,780
W 1.5 in L 1.5 in
Couture 1937-40 ElsaSchiaparelli MarcelVertes HarlequinDuck GlazedCeramic Brooch
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Chicago, IL
Between the first ad campaign that legendary fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli (1890-1973) commissioned from internationally-admired Paris-based Hungarian-born multimedia artist Mar...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Artisan Brooches
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
$25,000
W 1.5 in D 0.5 in L 2.5 in
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By Angela Caputi
Located in Montreal, QC
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Diamond, Silver, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$3,702
H 1.23 in W 1.46 in
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By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
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Diamond, Platinum
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By Sophia D
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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
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Tortoise Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the tortoise brooch 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, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a tortoise 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. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic tortoise brooch over the years, but those made by Boucheron, Nardi and William Spratling are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A tortoise brooch of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 8, 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 oval cut alternatives. Finding a tortoise brooch for sale for women should be easy, but there are 9 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.
How Much is a Tortoise Brooch?
The price for a tortoise brooch starts at $155 and tops out at $15,000 with these brooches, on average, selling for $1,555.
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.
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