Vintage Lea Stein Paris B&W Tortoise Brooch
By Lea Stein
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The legs, head, and tail of the tortoise may be shaped in a subtle yet sculptural manner, adding to the brooch's overall charm.
Vintage Lea Stein Paris B&W Tortoise Brooch
By Lea Stein
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The legs, head, and tail of the tortoise may be shaped in a subtle yet sculptural manner, adding to the brooch's overall charm.
Tiffany & Co. Ruby and Enamel Tortoise Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have a striking brooch from the world renowned jewellery designer, Tiffany & Co.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 shape Pink Rhodochrosite body in 14 Karat Yellow Gold in a gorgeous three dimension...
Ruby, Rhodocrosite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Christian Dior by Henkel & Grosse 1967 Turquoise Tortoise enamel brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
RARE Henkel & Grosse 1967 Germany Gold plated tortoise brooch. A beautiful shiny gold plated textured brooch It has the cartridge on the back with signature Christian Dior 67 Ger...
Enamel
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 detailing and high relief 3D modeling. There are 2 tiny chips on let edge of the wing ...
Victorian Tortoise Beetle Brooch, English, circa 1875.
Located in London, GB
Victorian tortoise beetle brooch. Set horizontally with three iridescent Brazilian tortoise leaf beetles graduating in size from the centre in closed back claw settings, to a novelty...
Yellow Gold
Vintage JEAN LOUIS SCHERRER Tortoise Lips Signature Logo Brooch
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage JEAN LOUIS SCHERRER Tortoise Lips Signature Logo Brooch Features: - 100% Authentic SCHERRER PARIS. - Tortoise effect big lip brooch with embossed SCHERRER signature. - 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 with original box -It is approximately 1.75" x 2.25".
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 by Munich master-goldsmith, Günther Hahn. The lovely animal is decorated with 40 di...
Tourmaline, 14k Gold
vintage 1994 Chanel tortoise shell brooch with gold-plated interlocking CC logo
By Chanel
Located in Sewickley, PA
This Chanel brooch features a distinctive Coco Mark design with a tortoise shell pattern, crafted from gold plating in shades of brown and gold.
Gold Plate
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 carved glass cameo in a deep tortoise shell hue.
Gold
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 convertible tortoise shell hair piece in silver and yellow gold, Portugal, circa 1880.
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 and black chalcedony.
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 detailing and high relief 3D modeling. There are 2 tiny chips on let edge of the wing ...
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 Swarovski crystals running down the spine. Tiny Swarovski crystals are hidden near th...
Gilt Metal
Edwardian Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Tortoise Stick Pin
Located in London, GB
Here we have a captivating Edwardian stick pin featuring a tortoise design, highlighted by a centralised blue cabochon sapphire acting as the shell. Surrounding this principle stone ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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 skirt in time as she plays her instrument.
Yellow Gold
Unusual Art Deco Bakelite Gazelle
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Art Deco Gazelle brooch of tortoise bakelite clad with silver metal.
Gilt Metal
Victorian Faux Tortoiseshell Gold and Silver Piqué Butterfly Brooch, c. 1880
Located in Nottingham, GB
A charming late Victorian faux tortoiseshell brooch dating to circa 1880, finely decorated with gold and silver piqué work depicting a stylised butterfly. Of circular domed form, the...
Gold, Silver
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 for the eyes.
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Victorian Gold and Gem Set Tortoise Brooch
Located in London, GB
Set with 2 small and bright Burma Rubies, a pear shape and a round Columbian Emerald and 8 Indian Rose Diamonds, all mounted on a repousse work Gold carapace. The reverse of the Tort...
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 with fine quality green garnets and brilliant cut diamonds with diamonds also set to t...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
Antique Victorian Cut Steel Turtle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian cut steel turtle/tortoise brooch. The brooch has c-clasp, and is in very good condition without rust.
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 and round brilliant cut diamonds totaling 0.75 carats.
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 tail.
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
Here is a beautiful 10k White/Yellow Gold Ladies Bulls Eye Agate and Natural Rose Cut Diamond Tortoise Brooch This Tortoise Brooch features a Bulls eye agate for the "tortoise shell...
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 for her unique designs and particularly the method she perfected of layering Rhodoid ...
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.
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 gold it features a single tigers eye as its shell.
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 excellent estate condition and ready to wear.
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.
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 in Italy from solid 18k white gold. This magnificent and exceptionally well made p...
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 outstanding piece features a very detailed turtle design with a large natural lapis s...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Real Tortoise Beetle Shell Pin Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
This stunning pin pendant holds within it endless tales of times past. The pin puts on display a circle of seven in tact original real tortoise beetles (desmonota variolosa), circlin...
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
A beautiful pin/pedant by Nardi, depicting the Venetian symbol of a hand. The hand is carved very realistically out of blond tortoise shell and is decorated with a small diamond r...
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 Brooche inspired in Schlumberger iconic marine life Jean Schlumberger (pronounced ‘S...
Crystal, Silver
Chanel Tortoise Shell Brooch
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel tortoise shell brooch with gold CC's
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.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
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 Garnet 0.01 CT 23 Pink Sapphire 0.20 CT 21 Rubies 0.16 CT 18 K Rose Gold 3.96 GM Pink...
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 diamonds complimentary earthy natural colours to metaphorically portray the turtle/to...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
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 2" long by 1.75 " wide. Cameo is Bezeled in a 14 karat yellow gold framed with a pi...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 stones.
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.
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 tones of purple and blue.
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 sapphires and old cut diamonds.English c 1900
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
WILLIAM SPRATLING Carved Tortoise Shell Jaguar Pin
By William Spratling
Located in Narberth, PA
William Spratling is often referred to the "Father of Contemporary Mexican Silver" which is a title that was well deserved. He was an innovative and talented designer of Mexican silv...
Sterling Silver
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 accurately and it is in excellent condition with no damage, no repairs or losses.
Castellani (Attr.) Etruscan Necklace and Brooch, Lava & Gold, Italy, circa 1850
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Two flat, carved reliefs make up the elegant clasp. The brooch shows a ram's head and golden amphoras, as well as a flat relief with the carved image of a tortoise.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rhinestone Tortoise Brooch
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rhinestone Tortoise Brooch. 1960's gold-toned Multicolored rhinestone brooch.
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 Hawksbill Tortoise were delicately incised with gold and silver.
15k Gold
Victorian Large Piqué Bee Tortoise Shell Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
Piqué was a decorative style popular in the 18th and 19th century and entailed inlaying a fine pattern of gold or silver into tortoise shell. The metal would be heated to a very high...
Yellow Gold, Silver
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 pieces by William Spratling. It is in perfect condition. Taxco, Guerrero. México
Silver
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. It is marked 750 for 18k most likely Italian.
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,500
W 1 in D 0.63 in L 1.69 in
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
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. Tests 18k and weighs 13.9 grams. The natural yellow sapphires are round ...
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yello...
Solid Silver Turtle Figurine Vintage 1970s Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Solid silver turtle very good vintage condition. Dimensions: Height 14 mm / 0.511 inches - Length 29 mm / 1.141inches - Weight 10 grams. It is stamped with the Silver Italian Mark 8...
Silver
18K Rose Gold Turtle Mixed Diamond and Tiger Eye Brooch
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Turtle Mixed Diamond and Tiger Eye Brooch 10 Diamonds - 0.05 CT 17 Mixed Colored Diamonds - 0.07 CT 2 Rubies - 0.01 CT 7 Tiger Eyes - 0.67 CT 18K Rose Gold - 3.16 GM ...
Diamond, Ruby, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Rose Gold Turtle Mixed Colored Diamond and Pink Sapphire Brooch
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Turtle Mixed Diamond and Pink Sapphire Brooch 10 Mixed Colored Diamonds - 0.08 CT 2 Green Garnets - 0.01 CT 23 Pink Sapphires - 0.20 CT 21 Rubies - 0.16 CT 18K Rose Go...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Cartier Turtle Brooch Pendant 18k Gold Diamond Sapphire Pin
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Original Cartier Pendant / Brooch Vintage Turtle Brooch pin Made by Cartier France. 18k Yellow Gold Approx weight 12.5 grams Turtle size approx 37 x 25 mm Eyes are Blue Sapphire Tur...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$6,764
H 0.63 in W 1.15 in L 1.97 in
Vintage French 38.65 Carat Oval Cut Citrine and Ruby Gold Turtle Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage French 38.65 carat citrine and ruby, 18 karat yellow gold 'turtle' brooch; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fin...
Citrine, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1970's Diamond Chalcedony 18K Yellow Gold Turtle Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
For all the collectors, this is a must-have piece. This adorable vintage turtle pin brooch is crafted in 18K yellow gold. Weighing 15.0 grams and measuring 1.5" x 1". The body of t...
Chalcedony, Diamond, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold Turtle Mixed Colored Diamond Brooch
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Turtle Mixed Diamond Brooch 54 Mixed Colored Diamonds - 0.37 CT 2 Rubies - 0.01 CT 18K Rose Gold - 3.95 GM Turtle represents intuitive development, protection, wisdom...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$135Sale Price|40% Off
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...
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
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
Antique Victorian Tiffany & Co. Turquoise and Pearl Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Turquoise and Pearl. Signed by Tiffany & Co. Circa late 1800s 1 inch diameter
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Cartier 1960's Ruby 18 Karat Two-Tone Yellow Gold Vintage Turtle Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is designed as a stylized turtle with grooved basket weave motif shell defined by linear engraving Additionally comprised of dimensional head, legs, and tail with stipple text...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,652
W 0.79 in L 3.15 in
Christian Dior Haute Couture Iconic Rare Unisex Turquoise Peacock Long Gold Pin
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1950s Vintage Turquoise Blue Beads Peacock Eye Water Drop Circle Domed Double Pin Brooch, Gold Plated Very good condition. Not any stones lost. Rare to find. 100% Gen...
Gold Plate
Vintage 18ct Gold Stamped, 1980s Italian Enamel Ladybug Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Ladybug Brooch 18ct Gold Stamped Italy Circa 1980s A charming ladybird brooch crafted in 18ct yellow gold, stamped Italy 18ct, dating to circa 1980. The domed shell is ado...
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 18K Yellow Gold Diamond & Pearl Enameled Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A Refined Fusion of Color and Classic Elegance Indulge in the charm of a bygone era with this Antique 18K Yellow Gold Pin Brooch, beautifully accented by a 0.10-carat round diamond, ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Steven Battelle 18.4 Carats Green Tourmaline 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful, clear, light-ish green 13 x 17 mm oval tourmaline is held in an ultimately simple organic hammered setting and shank in this classic organic look. This is a luminous, a...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Cartier Paris Bird Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18-carat gold bird set with cabochon-cut turquoises and brilliant-cut diamonds (app. 2 carats) set in platinum; the eye and feathers are set with oval- and baguette cut-sapphires ...
Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
$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
$24,000
W 2.13 in L 1.38 in
Cartier 1960 Enamel 18K Gold Platinum Vintage Whimsical Pelican Bird Fish Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized cartoonish pelican in flight holding a smiling fish in its beak Pelican is grooved with feather texture accented by engraved fanning details Fish features bass...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
$695
W 0.87 in D 0.38 in L 1.08 in
Vintage Signed Ballou & Co 14K Yellow Gold & Jade Cabochon Figural Turtle Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage American gold & jade figural brooch or pin. By Ballou & Co. of Providence, RI. In 14 karat yellow gold. In the form of a turtle with an oval green nephrite jade cab...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr
Located in SE
Luxurious Antique Ring in Renaissance style, band and crown tested solid 18K Gold,not hallmarked, European, ca. XVIII - early XIX centuries. Huge cabochon of natural Light - Blue Sa...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Mouse Brooch with Ruby Eyes, Late 20th Century, USA
Located in New York, NY
Charming, whimsical, and utterly collectible — this handmade 14K Yellow Gold Mouse Brooch captures the playful spirit of fine jewelry design. Expertly crafted and weighing 5.10 grams...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Eygptian Revival Lapis and Turquoise Cocktail Ring
Located in Riverdale, NY
Wonderful, large Art Deco Lapis and Turquoise Cocktail Ring from the late 1930's. A large toggle shaped natural matrix turquoise is set into calibre cut lapis lazuli shoulders with a...
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 14k Gold
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
Victorian Old Cut Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A Victorian old cut diamond tiara. This exquisite, handmade Victorian yellow gold and silver diamond tiara is comprised of a central foliate design, vertically set with round old cu...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold, 1970s Ruby Eyed Dog Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Gold Dog Brooch 18ct Yellow Gold Circa 1970s Introducing our exquisite 18ct Yellow Gold Dog Brooch from the 1970s, a stunning piece that captures the essence of craftsmans...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
A turn of the 20th century diamond-set fringe tiara
Located in London, GB
A turn of the 20th century diamond-set fringe tiara, the base consisting of interlocking openwork geometric scroll sections set with small old-cut diamonds estimated to weigh 3¼ cara...
Diamond, Platinum
$2,293
W 0.97 in L 1.51 in
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. Exuding the whimsical and stylish ae...
Diamond, Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,498
H 1.1 in W 0.74 in
Antique French 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Diamond Ruby Turtle Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Turquoise - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Blue Color - 16x14.3mm (approx.) (10) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Single Cut - Pave & Bezel Set - H/I Col...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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