Tortoiseshell Brooches
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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
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
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
Materials
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
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
Materials
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
Materials
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
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
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
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
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W 0.48 in D 0.2 in L 1.34 in
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
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
Materials
Garnet, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Whitby Jet brooch
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique Victorian era Whitby Jet brooch.
It is a diamond shaped brooch with rounded corners and an engraved centre with a star shape carved into the middle.
It has four ...
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian 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
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
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Si...
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W 0.99 in L 1.38 in
19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Long Handled Lorgnette Glasses
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 19th Century imitation tortoise shell lorgnette magnifier glasses with a dramatic foldable long handle. A ring at the end of the handle can be used to attach the lorgnette to a...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Curiosities
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
Materials
Agate, Citrine, Sterling Silver
Antique cabochon Garnet Mourning brooch, 15k gold, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
This antique Mid Victorian Garnet Cabochon mourning brooch is sumptuously beautiful.
Rich buttery 15kt bloomed yellow gold, the repousse scrollwork front housing a big juicy red gar...
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Materials
Garnet, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Scottish Agate and Silver Bow Brooch
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous and antique Victorian, Scottish agate and Silver bow brooch.
It is a well designed piece modelled in sterling silver as a tied bow with great attention to detail and fine...
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Antique 19th Century Scottish Victorian Brooches
Materials
Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Art Deco Whitby Jet bead necklace
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique very early 1920s Whitby Jet bead necklace.
It is made up from meticulously hand carved, faceted jet beads, polished to a very high shine which gives a wonderful ...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Spring Loaded Lorgnette Glasses
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 19th Century imitation tortoise lorgnette magnifier glasses with a spring loaded mechanism for easy folding and storage. The gold tone metal frames fold open by depressing a bu...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Curiosities
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
Materials
9k Gold
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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Early 1900s Unknown Other
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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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
Bakelite
H 3 in W 0.5 in L 3 in
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
Materials
Bakelite
H 2 in W 0.25 in D 3 in
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
Materials
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
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
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
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Silver
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
Materials
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold
Hallmarked Silver Plated Keepsake Box, Sheffield, UK, Circa 1900
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
status symbol. Rings and brooches were utilised to represent ones status in society. Again, boxes were
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
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
Materials
Bronze
H 24.02 in W 20.87 in D 3.55 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
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20th Century Mexican Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
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Tortoiseshell Brooches For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of tortoiseshell brooches. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and 9k gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 12 vintage examples as well as 2 contemporary versions. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. The designs in our inventory of tortoiseshell brooches bearing Victorian or modern hallmarks are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Boucheron, Chanel and Lea Stein are consistently popular. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but diamond versions, from our inventory of 1, are particularly popular. There are many round cut tortoiseshell brooches for sale. When shopping our range of tortoiseshell brooches, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.
How Much are Tortoiseshell Brooches?
On average, tortoiseshell brooches at 1stDibs sell for $750, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $18,850 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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