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Schreiner Tremblant Turtle Brooch
Schreiner Tremblant Turtle Brooch

Schreiner Tremblant Turtle Brooch

By Schreiner Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

Charming Schreiner tremblant turtle brooch with large lucite "jelly belly" stone with copper

Category

1950s American Vintage Turtle Brooch

Materials

Gilt Metal

Gubelin Turtle Brooch
Gubelin Turtle Brooch

Gubelin Turtle Brooch

By Gubelin

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1960s, 18k, by Gubelin, Lucerne, Switzerland. Insouciantly stylish, this playful turtle

Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Turtle Brooch

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Adorable Diamond Sapphire Gold Turtle Brooch
Cartier Adorable Diamond Sapphire Gold Turtle Brooch

Cartier Adorable Diamond Sapphire Gold Turtle Brooch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Adorable 18k gold Cartier turtle brooch, set with sapphire eyes and approx. 1.10ctw G/VS diamonds

Category

20th Century French Vintage Turtle Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Vintage Rhinestone Turtle Brooch
Vintage Rhinestone Turtle Brooch

Vintage Rhinestone Turtle Brooch

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This Vintage Rhinestone Turtle Brooch is a sparkling and charming piece of jewelry that combines

Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Turtle Brooch

Materials

Silver

Coro Art Deco Pave Turtle Brooch
Coro Art Deco Pave Turtle Brooch

Coro Art Deco Pave Turtle Brooch

By Coro

Located in New York, NY

Large and striking Coro Art Deco Pave Turtle Brooch from the 1940's. Body is completely set with

Category

1940s Art Deco Vintage Turtle Brooch

Materials

Rhodium

14 Natural Sapphires and Diamonds White Gold Turtle Brooch
14 Natural Sapphires and Diamonds White Gold Turtle Brooch

14 Natural Sapphires and Diamonds White Gold Turtle Brooch

By Lischetti

Located in Roma, IT

Exquisite handcrafted turtle brooch set with 14 natural beautiful Sapphires, "Dolce vita" style!

Category

1960s Italian Retro Vintage Turtle Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Hammerman Brothers Gold and Emerald Turtle Brooch
Hammerman Brothers Gold and Emerald Turtle Brooch

Hammerman Brothers Gold and Emerald Turtle Brooch

By Hammerman Brothers

Located in Darnestown, MD

Charming turtle brooch by Hammerman Brothers with fine detail. The shell of the turtle is covered

Category

1960s American Contemporary Vintage Turtle Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Estate Retro Era Enamel, Diamond and Ruby Turtle Brooch
Estate Retro Era Enamel, Diamond and Ruby Turtle Brooch

Estate Retro Era Enamel, Diamond and Ruby Turtle Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Elevate your style with our Estate Retro Era 18KT Yellow Gold Heart-Shaped Turtle Brooch. Weighing

Category

1950s American Retro Vintage Turtle Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel

.3 Carat Diamond Blue Enamel Yellow Gold Turtle Brooch
.3 Carat Diamond Blue Enamel Yellow Gold Turtle Brooch

.3 Carat Diamond Blue Enamel Yellow Gold Turtle Brooch

Located in Stamford, CT

Blue enamel Turtle brooch in 18k yellow gold with a bright full cut Diamond eye. 1 round full cut

Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Turtle Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

1.00 Carat Diamond Amber Yellow Gold Carved Turtle Brooch
1.00 Carat Diamond Amber Yellow Gold Carved Turtle Brooch

1.00 Carat Diamond Amber Yellow Gold Carved Turtle Brooch

Located in Stamford, CT

Unique, richly colored large carved amber turtle brooch. This carved amber turtle is decorated with

Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Turtle Brooch

Materials

Amber, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Diamond Ruby Enamel En Tremblant Turtle Brooch Pin
Vintage 18K Diamond Ruby Enamel En Tremblant Turtle Brooch Pin

Vintage 18K Diamond Ruby Enamel En Tremblant Turtle Brooch Pin

Located in Winter Springs, FL

Such a pretty pin and the colors are gorgeous! Done in 18K yellow gold, this whimsical turtle

Category

1970s Contemporary Vintage Turtle Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Enamel

Cellini 18 Karat Yellow & White Gold Turtle Brooch with 2.08CT Rubies & Diamonds
Cellini 18 Karat Yellow & White Gold Turtle Brooch with 2.08CT Rubies & Diamonds

Cellini 18 Karat Yellow & White Gold Turtle Brooch with 2.08CT Rubies & Diamonds

By Cellini

Located in New York, NY

Adorable turtle brooch designed with a geometric pattern in 18 karat white and yellow gold. The

Category

1990s Italian Retro Vintage Turtle Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage French 38.65 Carat Oval Cut Citrine and Ruby Gold Turtle Brooch
Vintage French 38.65 Carat Oval Cut Citrine and Ruby Gold Turtle Brooch

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

Category

1960s Unknown Vintage Turtle Brooch

Materials

Citrine, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Crystal Turtle Brooch in Silver-Tone Metal with Pavé Detailing
Crystal Turtle Brooch in Silver-Tone Metal with Pavé Detailing

Crystal Turtle Brooch in Silver-Tone Metal with Pavé Detailing

Located in Milford, DE

Charming and radiant, this vintage turtle brooch is a whimsical yet luxurious statement piece. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Vintage Turtle Brooch

Materials

Crystal

18 Karat Gold Turtle Brooch with 6.33 Carat Beaded Emeralds & 2.92 Ct. Diamonds
18 Karat Gold Turtle Brooch with 6.33 Carat Beaded Emeralds & 2.92 Ct. Diamonds

18 Karat Gold Turtle Brooch with 6.33 Carat Beaded Emeralds & 2.92 Ct. Diamonds

By Giovanne

Located in New York, NY

Elegant and Adorable is the best way to describe this lovely 18 karat yellow gold Turtle brooch

Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Vintage Turtle Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

CHAUMET Paris 1960 Turtle Brooch 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds & Lapis Lazuli
CHAUMET Paris 1960 Turtle Brooch 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds & Lapis Lazuli

CHAUMET Paris 1960 Turtle Brooch 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds & Lapis Lazuli

By Chaumet

Located in Miami, FL

Turtle brooch designed by Chaumet Paris. This is a magnificent and extremely rare vintage turtle

Category

1960s French Modernist Vintage Turtle Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Ruby Turtle Brooch in Yellow Gold, circa 1980s
Cartier Ruby Turtle Brooch in Yellow Gold, circa 1980s

Cartier Ruby Turtle Brooch in Yellow Gold, circa 1980s

By Cartier

Located in Roma, RM

. Designed as a stylized turtle, the brooch combines playful subject matter with the elegance and precision

Category

1980s French Vintage Turtle Brooch

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

Sapphire and diamond turtle brooch
Sapphire and diamond turtle brooch

Sapphire and diamond turtle brooch

Located in New York, NY

The brooch is composed of: Oval cut pink sapphire, total weight: 6.50ct; Blue sapphire, Total

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Turtle Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Diamond Opal Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Articulated Turtle Brooch
Antique Edwardian Diamond Opal Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Articulated Turtle Brooch

Antique Edwardian Diamond Opal Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Articulated Turtle Brooch

Located in New York, NY

turtle brooch Early 20th Century Superb quality fully articulated, with moveable head, legs and tail. The

Category

20th Century Edwardian Vintage Turtle Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s French Tiger's Eye Cabochon on Yellow Gold 18 Karat Turtle Brooch Clip
1960s French Tiger's Eye Cabochon on Yellow Gold 18 Karat Turtle Brooch Clip

1960s French Tiger's Eye Cabochon on Yellow Gold 18 Karat Turtle Brooch Clip

Located in Geneva, CH

The 1960's French Cat’s Eye Cabochon on Yellow Gold 18k Turtle Brooch Clip is a stunning and

Category

1960s French Aesthetic Movement Vintage Turtle Brooch

Materials

Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s French Smoky Quartz and Yellow Gold Turtle Brooch
1950s French Smoky Quartz and Yellow Gold Turtle Brooch

1950s French Smoky Quartz and Yellow Gold Turtle Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning, fine and impressive vintage French smoky quartz and 18 karat yellow gold turtle brooch

Category

1950s French Vintage Turtle Brooch

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Vintage Sapphire Turtle Brooch Pin 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1960
Cartier Vintage Sapphire Turtle Brooch Pin 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1960

Cartier Vintage Sapphire Turtle Brooch Pin 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1960

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

A Cartier vintage sapphire turtle brooch pin 18 karat yellow gold, circa 1960. The brooch depicts

Category

1960s French Retro Vintage Turtle Brooch

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Emerald Ruby and Diamond Turtle Brooch
Cartier Emerald Ruby and Diamond Turtle Brooch

Cartier Emerald Ruby and Diamond Turtle Brooch

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

Here we have a charming little brooch from the world renowned jewellery of house of Cartier. This

Category

1960s Vintage Turtle Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Trifari Rare Purple Jelly Belly Turtle Brooch
Trifari Rare Purple Jelly Belly Turtle Brooch

Trifari Rare Purple Jelly Belly Turtle Brooch

By Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Rare gold washed sterling silver Trifari purple lucite Jelly Belly brooch. Retro style with emerald

Category

1940s American Vintage Turtle Brooch

Materials

Gold Plate

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Opal & Blue Sapphire Turtle Brooch 18K Gold & Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Opal & Blue Sapphire Turtle Brooch 18K Gold & Silver

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

Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Vintage Turtle Brooch

Materials

Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Vintage Gold, Coral, Turquoise, and Ruby Turtle Brooch
Vintage Gold, Coral, Turquoise, and Ruby Turtle Brooch

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

Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Turtle Brooch

Materials

Coral, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold

Lanvin Paris Silvered Metal and Enamel Jeweled Turtle Brooch
Lanvin Paris Silvered Metal and Enamel Jeweled Turtle Brooch

Lanvin Paris Silvered Metal and Enamel Jeweled Turtle Brooch

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Atlanta, GA

This rare Lanvin Paris brooch features a turtle with silvered metal framing, topped with yellow

Category

1980s French Modern Vintage Turtle Brooch

Materials

Enamel

Dominique Aurientis Gripoix Glass Turtle Brooch, Never Worn 1980s
Dominique Aurientis Gripoix Glass Turtle Brooch, Never Worn 1980s

Dominique Aurientis Gripoix Glass Turtle Brooch, Never Worn 1980s

Located in Wallkill, NY

Adorable Turtle by Dominique Aurientis Three Gripoix dangles. Turtle measures 2.65 in x 1.65 in

Category

1980s French Vintage Turtle Brooch

Materials

Gilt Metal

1970's Diamond Chalcedony 18K Yellow Gold Turtle Brooch Pin
1970's Diamond Chalcedony 18K Yellow Gold Turtle Brooch Pin

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

Category

1970s Italian Modern Vintage Turtle Brooch

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Dell Gilded Gold Hardware with Faux Diamond "Turtle" Brooch
Van Dell Gilded Gold Hardware with Faux Diamond "Turtle" Brooch

Van Dell Gilded Gold Hardware with Faux Diamond "Turtle" Brooch

By Van Dell

Located in New York, NY

Van Dell wonderfully detailed "Turtle" in gilded gold vermeil hardware accented with

Category

1970s American Artisan Vintage Turtle Brooch

Estate 18K Peridot Diamond Ruby Large Turtle Brooch Pin 53.50cttw
Estate 18K Peridot Diamond Ruby Large Turtle Brooch Pin 53.50cttw

Estate 18K Peridot Diamond Ruby Large Turtle Brooch Pin 53.50cttw

Located in Winter Springs, FL

An absolutely spectacular piece and we challenge you to find another! This gorgeous brooch has been

Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Vintage Turtle Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950's Cartier Ruby Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Turtle Brooch
1950's Cartier Ruby Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Turtle Brooch

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

Category

1950s Vintage Turtle Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1990s Valentino Couture Gold Tone White Opal Turtle Costume Brooch
1990s Valentino Couture Gold Tone White Opal Turtle Costume Brooch

1990s Valentino Couture Gold Tone White Opal Turtle Costume Brooch

By Valentino Couture

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a fabulous gold-tone Valentino Garavani Couture costume turtle brooch. From the 1990s

Category

1990s Italian Vintage Turtle Brooch

Nephrite Jade Textured Turtle Yellow Gold Brooch Pin
Nephrite Jade Textured Turtle Yellow Gold Brooch Pin

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Turtle Brooch

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Plique a Jour Purple, Green and Yellow Enamel Gold Turtle Vintage Brooch Pin
Plique a Jour Purple, Green and Yellow Enamel Gold Turtle Vintage Brooch Pin

Plique a Jour Purple, Green and Yellow Enamel Gold Turtle Vintage Brooch Pin

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Vintage Plique a Jour Purple, Green and Yellow Enamel Gold Turtle Brooch Pin

Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Vintage Turtle Brooch

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18K Yellow Gold Coral Turtle with Diamonds on the Shell Brooch
18K Yellow Gold Coral Turtle with Diamonds on the Shell Brooch

18K Yellow Gold Coral Turtle with Diamonds on the Shell Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite estate turtle brooch, crafted in 18k yellow gold, is a true gem of fine jewelry

Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Turtle Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Boucheron Enameled Terrapin Brooch
Boucheron Enameled Terrapin Brooch

Boucheron Enameled Terrapin Brooch

By Boucheron

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1960s, 18k, by Boucheron, Paris, France. This whimsical turtle brooch is a chic reminder that

Category

1960s French Vintage Turtle Brooch

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Boucheron Enameled Terrapin Brooch
Boucheron Enameled Terrapin Brooch

Boucheron Enameled Terrapin Brooch

By Boucheron

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1960s, 18k, by Boucheron, Paris, France. This whimsical turtle brooch is a chic reminder that

Category

1960s French Vintage Turtle Brooch

Materials

Ruby, Enamel

Vintage Turtle Diamond Enamel 18k Gold Brooch Pin
Vintage Turtle Diamond Enamel 18k Gold Brooch Pin

Vintage Turtle Diamond Enamel 18k Gold Brooch Pin

Located in Miami, FL

 Beautifully crafted in solid 18K Yellow Gold, this Turtle Gem Brooch is finely encrusted with

Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Turtle Brooch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage gold tone glass turtle designer brooch
Vintage gold tone glass turtle designer brooch

Vintage gold tone glass turtle designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS

Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Turtle Brooch

Roger Jean-Pierre Couture Turtle  Depose Clip  Brooches
Roger Jean-Pierre Couture Turtle  Depose Clip  Brooches

Roger Jean-Pierre Couture Turtle Depose Clip Brooches

By Roger Jean-Pierre

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Roger Jean-Pierre couture Turtle clip brooches of emerald, topaz and crystal pastes. Gilt

Category

1950s French Retro Vintage Turtle Brooch

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Turtle Diamond Sapphire Pin Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Turtle Diamond Sapphire Pin Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Turtle Diamond Sapphire Pin Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Southampton, PA

Rare and collectible, this Authentic Tiffany & Co. Turtle Pin Brooch is crafted in lustrous 18k

Category

20th Century American Vintage Turtle Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late 1970s Diamond Garnet Emerald 18 Karat Gold Turtle Large Brooch Pin
Late 1970s Diamond Garnet Emerald 18 Karat Gold Turtle Large Brooch Pin

Late 1970s Diamond Garnet Emerald 18 Karat Gold Turtle Large Brooch Pin

Located in Miami, FL

This stunning Well-Made Estate Turtle Motif Brooch Pin is crafted in solid 18K White & Yellow

Category

1970s Retro Vintage Turtle Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 18k Gold, Gold

Cartier Brooch Turtle Clip in 18K 750‰ Yellow Gold and Diamonds
Cartier Brooch Turtle Clip in 18K 750‰ Yellow Gold and Diamonds

Cartier Brooch Turtle Clip in 18K 750‰ Yellow Gold and Diamonds

By Cartier

Located in Paris, FR

CARTIER Lapel clip brooch in 18K 750‰ yellow gold, representing a turtle whose carapace in grating

Category

1970s Vintage Turtle Brooch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turtle Tortoise Brooch Pin Ruby Pink Rhodochrosite 14 Karat Gold Mary Lou Daves
Turtle Tortoise Brooch Pin Ruby Pink Rhodochrosite 14 Karat Gold Mary Lou Daves

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 Vintage Turtle Brooch

Materials

Ruby, Rhodocrosite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mauboussin Moonstone and Diamond Turtle Stick Pin / Brooch Set in 18 Karat Gold
Mauboussin Moonstone and Diamond Turtle Stick Pin / Brooch Set in 18 Karat Gold

Mauboussin Moonstone and Diamond Turtle Stick Pin / Brooch Set in 18 Karat Gold

By Mauboussin

Located in London, England

stick pink depicts a walking turtle and is composed of a large carved piece of lustrous moonstone. This

Category

1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Turtle Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hammerman Bros. Turtle Brooche
Hammerman Bros. Turtle Brooche

Hammerman Bros. Turtle Brooche

By Hammerman Brothers

Located in Sausalito, CA

Articulating neck Turtle design. Oval cabchon Lapis Lazuli within a yellow gold rope twist shell

Category

Mid-20th Century American Vintage Turtle Brooch

18-Karat Diamond and Enamel Turtle
18-Karat Diamond and Enamel Turtle

18-Karat Diamond and Enamel Turtle

Located in New York, NY

Charming dimensional enameled turtle in 18K from Italy circa 1960s. Sparkling pave diamonds accent

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Turtle Brooch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Estate Vintage 18K Malachite Ruby Turtle Pin
Estate Vintage 18K Malachite Ruby Turtle Pin

Estate Vintage 18K Malachite Ruby Turtle Pin

Located in Winter Springs, FL

A sweet little turtle pin done in 18K yellow gold with Ruby eyes and an etched malachite shell

Category

1960s Vintage Turtle Brooch

Materials

Malachite, Ruby, 18k Gold

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Vintage Turtle Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage turtle brooch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. If you’re looking for a vintage turtle 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 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Finding an appealing vintage turtle brooch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Boucheron each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any vintage turtle brooch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 98 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. 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 cabochon and brilliant cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a vintage turtle brooch, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Vintage Turtle Brooch?

On average, a vintage turtle brooch at 1stDibs sells for $3,100, while they’re typically $130 on the low end and $115,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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 GucciVersaceDior 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.

Questions About Vintage Turtle Brooch
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To tell if a brooch is vintage, take a look at its fastener. Pieces made during the first half of the 20th century often had a long thin fastener that you push to open or close. This style of hardware is commonly known as a trombone clasp. Locking safety clasps emerged during the 1930s, and jewelers used them throughout the rest of the 20th century. You can also check brooches for a date stamp or research the maker's mark to determine who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine the age. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or professional jeweler examine the piece. On 1stDibs, find a variety of brooches from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To identify vintage brooches, look for the maker's marks. You can usually find them on the backs of brooches. Take a photo of the marking on your brooch, and then conduct a reverse image search to learn who the maker is. If you're unsuccessful, research the marks using trusted online resources or consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Shop a diverse assortment of vintage brooches on 1stDibs.