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
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
$495
W 0.5 in D 0.3 in L 0.9 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
Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,850
W 0.9 in L 1.25 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
Ruby, Rhodocrosite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,628
H 3.2 in W 0.5 in L 1.4 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...
Victorian Tortoise Cherub Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Victorian cherub brooch hand carved in tortoiseshell. Late 19th Century work with fine
Victorian Tortoise Beetle Brooch, English, circa 1875.
Located in London, GB
Victorian tortoise beetle brooch. Set horizontally with three iridescent Brazilian tortoise leaf
Yellow Gold
Chanel Vintage Brown Faux Tortoise Shell CC Rectangle Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Vintage Brown Faux Tortoise Shell CC Rectangle Brooch *Marked 97 *Made in France *Comes
$6,953
H 0.71 in W 1.07 in L 1.66 in
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
Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Florenza Tortoise Shell Glass Cameo Brooch with Ornate Gold-Tone Frame, 1950s
Located in Milford, DE
This Florenza brooch from the 1950s beautifully captures vintage elegance with its intricately
Gold
$31,049
W 1.62 in L 1.62 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
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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
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
Gilt Metal
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
Gilt Metal
Marc Jacobs Bejeweled Pear Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Marc Jacobs faux tortoise shell pear shaped brooch. Bejeweled with a red, pink, and green imitation
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
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
Gilt Metal
Unavailable
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
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Unavailable
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
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable
W 0.63 in L 1.26 in
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
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
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
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
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 ...
White Gold 18 Carat Tortoise Brooche with Tsavorite and Diamonds
Located in Vienna, AT
White gold 18kt tortoise brooche with tsavorite and diamonds
Diamond, Tsavorite, White Gold
18 Karat Tortoise Brooch
Located in London, England
A charming 18ct yellow gold tortoise brooch with six single-cut diamonds emphasizing the head and
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 .
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
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
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
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
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.
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
Sterling Silver
Sold
W 1.38 in D 0.75 in L 2 in
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
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Sold
H 2.3 in W 1.54 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
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold
H 1.83 in W 2.66 in
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
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
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 -
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
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Coral Fantasy Brooche with tortoise and starfish Schlumberger marine style
By Musula
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Coral Brooche with tortoise and starfish red Enamel and Gold plated metal Beach Enamel Fashion
Crystal, Silver
Chanel Tortoise Shell Brooch
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel tortoise shell brooch with gold CC's
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
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold
Sold
W 1.1 in L 1.05 in
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
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
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
Yellow Gold, Silver
Sold
W 1.75 in D 0.19 in L 2 in
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
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
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
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
Sapphire, White Diamond, 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
Early Spratling Sterling and Tortoise Knot Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an exceptional piece.
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
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
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rhinestone Tortoise Brooch
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rhinestone Tortoise Brooch. 1960's gold-toned Multicolored rhinestone brooch. Made in
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
Silver
Bochic Multi Color Natural Sapphire and Mix Gem Candy “Beetle” Brooch or Pendent
Located in New York, NY
Multi Color Natural Sapphire Candy Brooch or Pendent Choose your colors… Natural Sri Lankan Sapphires Mix natural gems 18k Gold and Silver This Brooch is perfect to wear day to n...
Amethyst, Citrine, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphir...
$3,750
W 1.18 in D 0.28 in L 1.26 in
Edwardian 1900 Enameled Blue Pansy Flower Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian enameled Pansy flower brooch. Beautiful three-dimensional five-petals pansy flower, created in New Jersey North America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, b...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Estate Cartier Diamond and Platinum Bow Pin, Circa 1940's-1950's.
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Classic Estate 1940's-1950s platinum bow brooch signed by Cartier, containing approximately 7 carats total weight of round brilliant and baguette cut diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Whimsical Dog Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1950s, 18k, by Cartier, Paris, France. This delightful Terrier pin by Cartier is the perfect whimsical accessory. Charming animal brooches were all the rage in the fifties, six...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,410 / set
Art Deco Diamond Brooch 1950S
Located in Geneva, CH
Art Deco Diamond White Gold and Platinum Brooch. Circa 1950. Total weight: 15.69 grams. Dimensions: approx. 4.70 centimeters x 2.40 centimeters.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
KTF Trifari Alfred Philippe Tri Colour Fruit Salad Dress Clips
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Pair of KTF Trifari Alfred Philippe pave and tricolour fruit salads art deco shield shaped dress clips. The matched pair of rhodium plate base metal, crystal rhinestones pave, faux e...
Rhodium, Base Metal
A very unique 18K gold brooch, a diamonds set monkey on a coral tree branch
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, IL
A very unique 18K gold brooch designed as a diamonds set monkey on a stone tree branch. Beautiful 18K gold brooch with a very unique design made with high quality goldsmith work, a d...
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
$8,500
W 16.93 in L 18.12 in
Antique Egyptian Scarab Brooch Ruby Sapphire Diamonds Citrine Garnet Gilt Silver
Located in SE
Antique Egyptian Revival sacred Scarab Beetle Brooch made of Gilt / Fold Filled Silver decorated with 15 natural Rubies, 11 natural Sapphires , 28 natural Diamonds, one Citrine and a...
Diamond, Ruby, Citrine, Garnet, Sapphire, Gold-filled, Silver
Rare Designer Signed Angela Caputi Brooch Pin
By Angela Caputi
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Rare Brooch by renowned Italian Designer Angela Caputi. In perfect unworn condition, with tag. Signed on the back: ANGELA CAPUTI. Measuring approx. 3”. Her designs ...
Jade Fly Insect Leaf Brooch Pin Lapis Lazuli Pearl 14 Karat Gold Antique Retro
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning Jade, Lapis Lazuli and Pearl Fly Bug Insect on a Leaf Brooch Pin in 14 Karat Yellow Gold. The fabulous fly or insect has a lapis lazuli cabochon body ...
Jade, Pearl, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Enamel Flower Brooch of 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This antique flower brooch (circa late 19th century) is crafted in 18k gold and decorated with vibrant blue and white enamel petals, centered by a sparkling old mine cut diamond. The...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
$1,440Sale Price|50% Off
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
$5,154
H 1.03 in W 1.62 in
Mellerio Birds Brooch in 18 Karat Gold Chrysoprases, Rubies, Diamond Circa 1960
By Mellerio
Located in Paris, FR
MELLERIO Birds singing on a Branch brooch in 18 kt yellow gold chrysoprase, ruby, diamond circa 1950-60 Brooch from MELLERIO in 18 kt 750/000 yellow gold, depicting 3 birds on a bran...
Ruby, Chrysophrase, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Bow Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Dating from circa 1997, this 18K gold Tiffany & Co. bow brooch is set with over 7 carats of diamonds. It is designed as a highly three dimensional bow of five loops pavé-set througho...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sophia D. 2.03 Carat Diamond and Pearl Bow Design Brooch
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
This brooch features a graceful bow design in platinum, highlighted by a 2.03-carat diamond and a classic pearl. The bow’s intricate details are accentuated by the diamond’s brillian...
Diamond, Pearl
Victorian Antique Diamond Dragonfly Brooch circa 1870s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Victorian diamond dragonfly brooch, c.1870s, the openwork design realistically modelled in silver and gold depicting a dragonfly in flight with wings outspread, the taper...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
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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