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Turtle Brooch Turquoise

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

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Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Coral, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Two Turtles Persian Turquoise Ruby 18K Yellow  Gold Brooch Pins
Vintage Two Turtles Persian Turquoise Ruby 18K Yellow  Gold Brooch Pins

Vintage Two Turtles Persian Turquoise Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Brooch Pins

Located in Miami, FL

Double charming and collectible, two vintage turtle brooches, crafted circa 1960 in solid 18K

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Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Antique French 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Diamond Ruby Turtle Pin Brooch Pendant
Antique French 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Diamond Ruby Turtle Pin Brooch Pendant

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

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Antique 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Artisan 14kt Yellow Gold Turtle Brooch with Turquoise, Ruby, Diamonds
Artisan 14kt Yellow Gold Turtle Brooch with Turquoise, Ruby, Diamonds

Artisan 14kt Yellow Gold Turtle Brooch with Turquoise, Ruby, Diamonds

By SCALA GIOIELLI

Located in Marcianise, IT

This magnificent turtle-shaped brooch, crafted in 14-karat yellow gold, is a jewel of exceptional

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Turtle Scatter Pin Brooch
Victorian Turtle Scatter Pin Brooch

Victorian Turtle Scatter Pin Brooch

Located in London, GB

A Victorian turtle scatter pin brooch, the brooch comprising a pair of turtles, each turtle

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold

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Turquoise, Diamond, Yellow Gold Turtle Brooch
Turquoise, Diamond, Yellow Gold Turtle Brooch

Turquoise, Diamond, Yellow Gold Turtle Brooch

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H 1.34 in L 1.58 in

Turquoise, Diamond, Yellow Gold Turtle Brooch

Located in Pleasant Hill, CA

Designed as a turtle, its shell composed of (34) round turquoise cabochons, ranging from 5.0 mm to

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20th Century Unknown Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris Vintage Yellow Gold Turquoise Sapphire Turtle Brooch
Cartier Paris Vintage Yellow Gold Turquoise Sapphire Turtle Brooch

Cartier Paris Vintage Yellow Gold Turquoise Sapphire Turtle Brooch

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

numbered, Comes in original box. Weight - 13grammes. circa 1960's. Overall, the Cartier turtle brooch is a

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Vintage 1960s French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Turquoise

Turquoise and Platinum 18k Gold ALLIGATOR TURTLE Brooch by John Landrum Bryant
Turquoise and Platinum 18k Gold ALLIGATOR TURTLE Brooch by John Landrum Bryant

Turquoise and Platinum 18k Gold ALLIGATOR TURTLE Brooch by John Landrum Bryant

By H.H. Prince John Landrum Bryant

Located in New York, NY

18k. Platinum. Turquoise. This piece was made in Manhattan entirely by hand, and was cast, one at a

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum

HAMMERMAN BROS. Gold & Diamond Turtle Brooch
HAMMERMAN BROS. Gold & Diamond Turtle Brooch

HAMMERMAN BROS. Gold & Diamond Turtle Brooch

By Hammerman Brothers

Located in Chicago, IL

Hammerman Brothers, 18K Yellow gold Turtle Brooch, Turquoise Body, Ruby Eyes and 1.50 Carats

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Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold

1960s Turquoise Ruby Gold Sea Turtle Brooch
1960s Turquoise Ruby Gold Sea Turtle Brooch

1960s Turquoise Ruby Gold Sea Turtle Brooch

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Turquoise and Ruby Sea Turtle Brooch Circa 1960 It is so easy to fall in love with sea turtles

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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Hammerman Brothers Turquoise Diamond Gold Turtle Brooch
Hammerman Brothers Turquoise Diamond Gold Turtle Brooch

Hammerman Brothers Turquoise Diamond Gold Turtle Brooch

By Hammerman Brothers

Located in South Pasadena, CA

This whimsical designed turtle features a very fine, high domed, turquoise cabochon, crisscrossing

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Vintage 1970s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Agate, Turquoise

Boucheron Vintage Turtle Turquoise 18 Karat Pin Brooch
Boucheron Vintage Turtle Turquoise 18 Karat Pin Brooch

Boucheron Vintage Turtle Turquoise 18 Karat Pin Brooch

By BUCHERON

Located in Miami, FL

This vintage Boucheron highly collectible turtle pin brooch is crafted in 18K yellow gold. Turtles

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Late 20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Handcraft Turtle Turquoise 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Brooch
Handcraft Turtle Turquoise 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Brooch

Handcraft Turtle Turquoise 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Brooch

By SCALA GIOIELLI

Located in Marcianise, IT

message to solve the problem. 14 karat yellow gold turtle brooch.Handmade by our artisans assembled with

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Boucheron Turquoise Turtle Brooch 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1960
Boucheron Turquoise Turtle Brooch 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1960

Boucheron Turquoise Turtle Brooch 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1960

By Boucheron

Located in London, GB

An utterly charming 18 Karat Yellow Gold turtle brooch crafted by the prestigious Parisian jeweller

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Vintage 1950s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris Vintage Yellow Gold Turquoise Sapphire Turtle Brooch
Cartier Paris Vintage Yellow Gold Turquoise Sapphire Turtle Brooch

Cartier Paris Vintage Yellow Gold Turquoise Sapphire Turtle Brooch

By Cartier

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

This exquisite Cartier brooch, designed as a turtle from the 1950s, is in excellent condition. The

Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Boucheron Turtle Brooch, c.1960s
Boucheron Turtle Brooch, c.1960s

Boucheron Turtle Brooch, c.1960s

By Boucheron

Located in London, GB

From the illustrious Jewellery designer Boucheron, comes this whimsical turtle brooch. Crafted in

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Turquoise Yellow Gold Turtle Tie Lapel Pin
Cartier Turquoise Yellow Gold Turtle Tie Lapel Pin

Cartier Turquoise Yellow Gold Turtle Tie Lapel Pin

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Turtle Tie Lapel Pin by Cartier. With 3 Turquoise stones. Details

Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Turquoise Ruby Yellow Gold Turtle Pin Brooch
Turquoise Ruby Yellow Gold Turtle Pin Brooch

Turquoise Ruby Yellow Gold Turtle Pin Brooch

Located in Berkeley, CA

Cute yet regal gold turtle pin/brooch. This piece is fully textured and adorned with four oval

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Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

American Indian Pawn Turquoise Sterling Silver Turtle Pin Brooch
American Indian Pawn Turquoise Sterling Silver Turtle Pin Brooch

American Indian Pawn Turquoise Sterling Silver Turtle Pin Brooch

Located in Wallkill, NY

Sterling Silver Native American Navajo Turtle brooch Measuring 2.35" x 1.91" Hallmarked on

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Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Whimsical Jewel Backed Turtle Brooch
Whimsical Jewel Backed Turtle Brooch

Whimsical Jewel Backed Turtle Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Charming Bejeweled Turtle Brooch set with a patterned back of prong set faceted Rubies and

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Vintage 1950s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Turquoise Yellow Gold Turtle Tie Lapel Pin
Cartier Turquoise Yellow Gold Turtle Tie Lapel Pin

Cartier Turquoise Yellow Gold Turtle Tie Lapel Pin

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Turtle Tie Lapel Pin by Cartier. With 3 Turquoise stones. Details

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Sterling Silver Native American Wood Turtle Pin Pendant
Sterling Silver Native American Wood Turtle Pin Pendant

Sterling Silver Native American Wood Turtle Pin Pendant

Located in Wallkill, NY

Turquoise Measures 2.23" x 2.00" Both a Pin and a Pendant Came out of a massive collection of

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Vintage 1980s American Native American Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Neiman Marcus 1960s Turquoise Diamond Gold Turtle Brooch
Neiman Marcus 1960s Turquoise Diamond Gold Turtle Brooch

Neiman Marcus 1960s Turquoise Diamond Gold Turtle Brooch

By Neiman Marcus

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Vintage, circa 1960s 18k gold turtle brooch, adorned with turquoise and approx. 0.38ctw in Si1/H

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold

Vintage Turquoise & Sterling Turtle Pendant
Vintage Turquoise & Sterling Turtle Pendant

Vintage Turquoise & Sterling Turtle Pendant

Located in New York, NY

This vintage turtle pendant has a large turquoise stone body and red enameled eyes in sterling

Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Ruby 18 Carats Yellow Gold Turtle Brooch
Vintage Ruby 18 Carats Yellow Gold Turtle Brooch

Vintage Ruby 18 Carats Yellow Gold Turtle Brooch

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W 1.11 in D 0.68 in L 1.73 in

Vintage Ruby 18 Carats Yellow Gold Turtle Brooch

Located in Paris, FR

An amazing vintage turtle brooch in yellow gold set with rubies, the body is composed of flowers

Category

Vintage 1970s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Asch Grossbardt Adorable Multi Stone Gold Turtle Pin
Asch Grossbardt Adorable Multi Stone Gold Turtle Pin

Asch Grossbardt Adorable Multi Stone Gold Turtle Pin

By Asch Grossbardt

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This 18k very well made multi stone pin by Asch Grossbardt is so cute, you can't help but want to bring him home with you. He is the perfect gift for any mother, daughter, friend, or...

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1990s American Brooches

Materials

Coral, Malachite, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Elegant Turquoise Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Turtle Brooch

Elegant Turquoise Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Turtle Brooch

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rich 18k yellow gold and platinum are used to create this adorable turtle fully decorated with

Category

Late 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum

KJL 1960s Turtle Brooch
KJL 1960s Turtle Brooch

KJL 1960s Turtle Brooch

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W 2 in L 2.5 in

KJL 1960s Turtle Brooch

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in Litchfield County, CT

Turquoise lucite turtle brooch, circa 1960s. Signed K.J.L. 2.5" long x 2" wide.

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Vintage 1960s Brooches

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By Carlo Giuliano

Located in London, GB

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

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By Hattie Carnegie

Located in McKinney, TX

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Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches

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Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv

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Vintage 1970s Modern Dome Rings

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By Fred Leighton

Located in New Orleans, LA

Enveloped in a sea of 60.26 carats of fancy vivid yellow diamonds is this tour de force of jewelry craftsmanship from the collaboration of jewelry legends Fred Leighton and Carvin Fr...

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By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Step back in time with this exquisite vintage Cartier pendant, a true gem from the 1970s. Crafted in 18K yellow gold, this pendant features a captivating fire opal, bezel set to perf...

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By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

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Located in Palos Hills, IL

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1980S Diamond Ruby 18K Elephant Statement clip on Earrings

Located in Miami, FL

This Fashionable Diamond Ruby exquisite Omega back clip-on with post earrings is expertly crafted from solid 18K yellow and white gold. Each earring boasts a trio of stunning estate ...

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By Lanvin Paris

Located in Atlanta, GA

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Located in New York, NY

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By Gianmaria Buccellati

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Turtle Brooch Turquoise For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the turtle brooch turquoise you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, yellow gold and 18k gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a turtle brooch turquoise may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic turtle brooch turquoise over the years, but those made by Cartier, David Webb and SCALA GIOIELLI are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A turtle brooch turquoise can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but turquoise rings, from our inventory of 8, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a cabochon iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a turtle brooch turquoise, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Turtle Brooch Turquoise?

Prices for a turtle brooch turquoise can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,290 and can go as high as $38,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,564.

The Legacy of Turquoise in Jewelry Design

The thought of vintage and antique turquoise jewelry often conjures up images of striking Navajo bracelets and necklaces worn with a denim shirt and cowboy boots. This all-American look has been celebrated by fashion designers like Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger on their runways and in ad campaigns. In the October 2016 issue of Vogue magazine, Tom Ford said he only wears turquoise jewelry at his Santa Fe ranch. So what is it about this gorgeous blue-green stone that makes us wish that we were born in December?

It’s not surprising that turquoise is abundant in New Mexico and Arizona because, according to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), it needs to be in “dry and barren regions where acidic, copper-rich groundwater seeps downward and reacts with minerals that contain phosphorus and aluminum.

Turquoise is not found in a single crystal but is a combination of microcrystals. Its appearance, waxy and opaque, is attributed to its structure and composition. “It’s an aggregate of microscopic crystals that form a solid mass. If the crystals are packed closely together, the material is less porous, so it has a finer texture. Fine-textured turquoise has an attractive, waxy luster when it’s polished. Turquoise with a less-dense crystal structure has higher porosity and coarser texture, resulting in a dull luster when it’s polished,” notes the GIA. Since no one wants to set a dull piece of turquoise, porous turquoise is often treated to make the stone more attractive.

In the United States, there have been discoveries of turquoise from 200 B.C. It is not just loose turquoise stones that have been found, but entire suites of jewelry from prehistoric times. In the late 19th-century, the Navajo Indians, who learned silversmithing from the Spanish, started to make beads out of turquoise and eventually combined it with silver around the 1880s. Initially this jewelry was for ceremonial purposes, but it became fashionable once the tourism in the Southwest picked up in the beginning of the 20th century.

Find antique and vintage turquoise rings, necklaces, bracelets and other accessories on 1stDibs.

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.