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Tortoiseshell Brooch

Antique Victorian Tortoiseshell Brooch with Gold and Silver Piqué Work
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian dome shaped tortoiseshell brooch inlaid with gold and silver piqué work. Diameter
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Lea Stein 1970s Yellow Tortoiseshell Brooch
By Lea Stein
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Are you the Foxiest of them all? Crafted from celluloid, this beautiful crawling fox brooch was
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Vintage 1970s French Brooches

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
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Antique 1820s Brooches

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Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 1870s Tortoiseshell Piqué Brooch
Located in London, GB
Introducing our antique Victorian tortoiseshell piqué brooch, popular in the 1820s and 1870s. This
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Antique 18th Century English Victorian Brooches

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9k Gold

Massive Victorian Tortoiseshell Door Knocker Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Massive Victorian Tortoiseshell Door Knocker Brooch from the mid 19th Century. 3 large graduated
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches

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Gilt Metal

Victorian Tortoise Cherub Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Victorian cherub brooch hand carved in tortoiseshell. Late 19th Century work with fine
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

 Victorian Tortoise Cherub Brooch
 Victorian Tortoise Cherub Brooch
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W 1.5 in L 2.25 in
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

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage Stanley Hagler Gold & Amber Art Glass Drop Brooch 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Stanley Hagler Drop Brooch of the most dramatic kind. Hagler, a New York City jeweller
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20th Century Brooches

Victorian Tortoise Cherub
Located in New York, NY
Charming Victorian cherub brooch hand carved in tortoiseshell. Late 19th Century work with fine
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Victorian Tortoise Cherub
Victorian Tortoise Cherub
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H 0.75 in W 1.5 in L 2.25 in
Chanel Mirror pin with small rhinestones
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Fun in design this 2004 pin is in the style of a miniature vanity mirror. Made from tortoiseshell
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Silver Plated Keepsake Box, Early 20th Century
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
encrusted items safe. In Ancient Rome, jewelry was a status symbol. Rings and brooches were utilized to
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Antique Early 1900s English Jewelry Boxes

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Silver

Hallmarked Silver Plated Keepsake Box, Sheffield, Uk, Circa 1900
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
. In Ancient Rome, jewelry was a status symbol. Rings and brooches were utilized to represent ones
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Antique Early 1900s British Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Silver

Hallmarked Silver Plated Keepsake Box, Sheffield, UK, circa 1900
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
a status symbol. Rings and brooches were utilized to represent ones status in society. Again, boxes
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Antique Early 1900s English Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

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Lea Stein 1970s Blue Mosaic Brooch
By Lea Stein
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Are you the Foxiest of them all? Crafted from celluloid, this beautiful crawling fox brooch was designed by French artist Lea Stein and dates back to the late 1970's. On top of a ste...
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Vintage 1970s French Brooches

Georgian Snake Poison Locket Pendant Mourning Garnet Antique Gold 1800 Rare
Located in New York, NY
A very rare antique Georgian to Victorian Snake Pendant Locket with a small hinged Locket opening in which to place a treasured memento, a mourning item, or possibly poison! The ext...
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold

15 Karat Yellow Gold, Silver, Natural Pearl, and Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in Brisbane, QLD
An incredible Edwardian bow brooch with detachable natural pearl drop pendant. The 15 karat yellow gold piece is silver topped and is set with old mine and rose cut diamonds of G/H c...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches

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Antique Victorian French jet beaded bracelet, bangle
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique Victorian era French jet bracelet. Carved and engraved panels of rich shiny black French jet are strung onto an elastic thread. It is a bangle type bracelet and ...
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Beaded Bracelets

Victorian Garnet and Diamond Pendant/ Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian garnet and diamond pendant/brooch, the heart shaped cabochon garnet surmounted by a floral and foliate spray, set throughout with rose-cut, old brilliant-cut and cushion ...
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Antique 1840s British Victorian Brooches

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Garnet, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Lea Stein Gold Fox Brooch, circa 1970s
By Lea Stein
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Are you the Foxiest of them all? Beautiful Fox pin/brooch Designed by French artist Lea Stein, this vintage, one-of-a-kind crawling fox dates to the late 1970's.The perfect fashion a...
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Vintage 1970s French Brooches

Elaborate Victorian Tortoise shell Comb
Located in New York, NY
Elaborate Victorian Tortoise shell Comb from the mid 19th Century. Carving is exceptional with motifs undercut from a solid piece of tortoiseshell to create a light, open fretwork ...
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1860s French Hats

Antique Victorian Scottish Dirk in Sterling Silver
Located in Stamford, CT
Lovers of Scottish Jewelry unite and cheer this sterling silver large dirk set with moss agate bloodstone and carnelian, topped by a beautiful prism shaped citrine, known in Scotland...
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Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Brooches

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Agate, Citrine, Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Paste Hair Comb Ornament Mantilla
Located in Romford, GB
Exquisite Antique Edwardian Paste Hair Comb Ornament Mantilla Mint. Five prongs. A stunning tortoiseshell hair comb decorated with beautiful paste crystals . This is a really amaz...
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Art Nouveau Enamel Violet Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau Enamel Violet Brooch from the turn of the 20th Century. Lovely, realistically rendered handmade brooch with vibrant green and pearl white enamel with natural pearl. 1900...
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Brooches

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Nouveau Enamel Violet Brooch
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Massive Mexican Sterling Parrot Brooch c 1940s
Located in University City, MO
Massive Mexican sterling parrot brooch c 1940s The large scale artisan brooch is designed with an exotic bird figure perched on a branch The wings are accented with etched impre...
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Vintage 1940s Mexican Artisan Brooches

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

An 18th century gold gimmel ring
Located in London, GB
An 18th century gold gimmel ring, consisting of three separate hoops linked together so they can fit together unnoticeably as one, embellished with two interlocking hands pulled apar...
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Band Rings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Black Jet 14K Gold Mourning Stick Pins
Located in Rotterdam, NL
These antique 19th century stick pins are made of black jet and adorned with 14 karat gold cannetille work. The black stone rests on an engraved rosette. The pin itself is gilded and...
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

St. John Cherub Angel Sold Out Edition Pin/Brooch
By St. John
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely piece of jewelry from St. John, for those of us that believe in angels or like the idea of them. St. John makes linmited editions of jewelry. This cherub angel pin was highl...
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1990s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

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Ornate Victorian Coral Branch Comb
Located in New York, NY
Ornate Victorian Coral Branch Comb with an ornate branch and bead crown motif. Deep red Italian coral with lovely dimensional design all set onto tortoise shell comb base. Mid 19th C...
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1860s Italian Hats

Antique Victorian mourning brooch l, In Memory Of, 9k gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful, antique mid Victorian mourning brooch or lace pin. Crafted in 9kt gold with a rich aged patina, the brooch is a rounded rectangular shape, it has a beautiful little hid...
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

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9k Gold

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Antique Georgian Butterfly in Flight Brooch
Located in London, GB
hair comb, usually of carved Tortoiseshell, but that is not available but I'd love to meet a woman who
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Antique 1820s British Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Gold and Lapis Lazuli Etruscan Revival Parure, French, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
46.68g, 30mm x 20mm x 60mm inner diameter 2. comb 35.91g, 100mm x 90mm x 15mm 3. brooch 32.80g, 60mm x
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Antique 1870s French Etruscan Revival More Jewelry

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Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Victorian Natural Pearl Diamond Platinum Tiara Comb Brooch
Located in New York, NY
brilliant-cut H-I VS1-VS2 diamonds hinged on tortoiseshell comb. This piece comes with a screwdriver and a
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20th Century French Edwardian Brooches

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Victorian Antique Piqué Tortoiseshell Earring Brooch Set With Original Box
Located in Banbury, GB
A marvellous Victorian piqué tortoiseshell earring, button and brooch suite. This is sure to enrich
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Earrings

Lea Stein Gomina Cat Pin Brooch Bakelite Orange Tortoiseshell Mid-Century Modern
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Lea Stein Gomina pin in the shape of a sleeping cat, made of orange tortoiseshell style
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

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Bakelite

Vtg Lea Stein Gomina Sleeping Cat Tortoiseshell Bakelite Pin Brooch Retro MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Lea Stein Gomina pin in the shape of a sleeping cat, fashioned of black and tortoiseshell
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

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Bakelite

Victorian Gold and Silver Pique Cross Pendant, Circa 1880
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
silver inlayed pique (tortoiseshell) cross pendant. Dating from the late 19th century pique of this
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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9k Gold, Silver

Silver Plated Keepsake Box, Sheffield, Uk, circa 1900
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
status symbol. Rings and brooches were utilized to represent ones status in society. Again, boxes were
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Antique Early 1900s British Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Silver

Silver Keepsake Box, circa 1900
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
items safe. In Ancient Rome, jewelry was a status symbol. Rings and brooches were utilized to represent
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Antique Early 1900s English Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

Silver Keepsake Box, circa 1900
Silver Keepsake Box, circa 1900
H 1.75 in W 6.88 in D 3.5 in
Georgian Filigree Gold, Piqué and Seed Pearl Maltese Cross Pendant, Circa 1825
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
we can date the piece to around 1825 and having originated in Europe.   The brooch fitting has been
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Antique 1820s Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold

Hallmarked Silver Plated Keepsake Box, Sheffield, UK, Circa 1900
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
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Antique Early 1900s British Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Silver

17th Century Flemish Mirror Richly Decorated in Tortoise Shell, Antwerpen
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional mirror with inverted profile (9 cm deep), tortoiseshell, ebony, grotesque patterns in
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Antique Early 17th Century Dutch Baroque Wall Mirrors

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Bronze

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
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20th Century Mexican Collectible Jewelry

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Silver

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Tortoiseshell Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact tortoiseshell brooch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 9k gold and gilt metal. You can easily find a 11 antique edition and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect tortoiseshell brooch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic tortoiseshell brooch over the years, but those made by Chanel and Lea Stein are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A tortoiseshell brooch can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but garnet rings, from our inventory of 1, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. If you’re browsing our inventory for a tortoiseshell brooch, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Tortoiseshell Brooch?

On average, a tortoiseshell brooch at 1stDibs sells for $675, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $2,865 for the highest priced versions of this item.