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
Coral, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
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
Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
$1,998Sale Price|20% Off
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
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$157Sale Price|30% 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
Victorian Turtle Scatter Pin Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian turtle scatter pin brooch, the brooch comprising a pair of turtles, each turtle
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
W 0.96 in D 0.56 in L 1.44 in
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
Sapphire, Turquoise
Unavailable
W 1.82 in L 3.15 in
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
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum
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
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
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
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
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
Agate, Turquoise
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
Turquoise, 18k Gold
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
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Vintage Diamond Turquoise & Coral Sea Turtle Brooch Pin 0.78cttw
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A unique Vintage Turquoise, Coral and Diamond turtle brooch by David Webb. The carved malachite
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Boucheron Turtle Brooch, c.1960s
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
From the illustrious Jewellery designer Boucheron, comes this whimsical turtle brooch. Crafted in
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Turquoise, 18k Gold
David Webb Gold Sea Turtle Diamond Turquoise and Coral 18 Karat Brooch Pin
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Vintage David Webb Sea Turtle Diamond Turquoise & Coral 18K Yellow Gold Brooch Presented is a
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
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
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
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Turquoise, 18k Gold
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
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
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
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
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
Sterling Silver
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
Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
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...
Coral, Malachite, Turquoise, 18k Gold
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
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum
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.
$138,000
Diamond Necklace Tiara
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A MASTERPIECE! 46.75 carats of white pear, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. The piece can be worn as a necklace and easily converted into a tiara...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$388Sale Price|20% Off
Coral and Turquoise Lucite Gilded Ram Figural Brooch By Hattie Carnegie, 1960s
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century - Extremely rare and hard-to-find piece - 3" tall - Gold plated - Faux turquoise and coral molded lucite ...
Victorian Style Opal Diamond Pink Ruby Large Turtle Brooch Pin 8.1ctw in Silver
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Style Opal Diamond Pink Ruby Large Turtle Brooch Pin 8.1ctw in sterling silver which is a fusion of surrealism and turtle , designed to make a bold statement. Crafted with...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
$2,425
H 2.85 in W 2.85 in D 0.25 in Dm 2.85 in L 2.85 in
Vintage Jomaz Gold Diamante Faux Turquoise Brooch Pendant, Circa 1960s
By Jomaz
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Jomaz Gold Diamante and Faux Turquoise Brooch Circa 1960s. Now, this is a brooch. It has two layers that seem to elevate slightly upwards. The piece in the middle is domed ...
Mixed Metal
$1,495
H 0.8 in W 0.6 in Dm 0.6 in L 0.8 in
Rare 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Turquoise Enamel Owl Brooch 0.80 Inch Long
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Vintage Rare 14 karat Yellow Gold Ruby Turquoise Enamel Owl Brooch, a stunning and unique piece that exudes timeless charm and sophistication. This exquisite brooch m...
Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$21,600Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Victorian Micromosaic Bracelet by Cesare Roccheggiani, 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional 19th-century treasure, this rare Victorian-era micromosaic bracelet was crafted in Rome by Cesare Roccheggiani, one of the most celebrated micromosaic artists of the p...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Steven Battelle 60.0 Carats Blue-Green Indicolite Tourmaline 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A fabulous 18 x 25 mm pear shaped cabochon Brazilian indicolite tourmaline is set within a one of kind Steven Battelle design. Indicolite blue tourmaline is the rarest and most soug...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Cartier Paris Carved Coral Diamond Sapphire Rose Flower Gold Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite 18k gold brooch, crafted by Cartier Paris, featuring two rose flowers, executed in angel skin and orange coral, with blue sapphire in the center and approx. 0.40ctw G/Vs di...
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Estate Vintage Style Victorian Diamond Opal Turtle Brooch Unisex Silver Pin
Located in New York, NY
Estate Vintage Victorian Style Diamond Opal Turtle Brooch Pin in sterling silver which is a fusion of surrealism and turtle, designed to make a bold statement. Crafted with love and ...
Diamond, Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
$5,000
W 0.86 in L 0.98 in
Cartier Délices de Goa Pendant in 18K Gold with Turquoises, Amethysts & Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Cartier ‘Délices de Goa' pendant decorated with turquoises and amethysts three of which are enriched with brilliant cut diamonds. The Cartier's Les Delices de Goa collection was re...
Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Horovitz Alexandrie Turquoise Ring Ruby Diamond 18k Gold Vintage Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An exuberant turquoise ring with diamond and ruby; signed by Horovitz. The head of the ring is crafted of turquoise cabochons mounted in a spiral pattern. The center of the spiral i...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Turquoise and Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb yellow gold clip earrings crafted as a leaf design set with diamonds and turquoise. With posts, for pierced ears. 1 inch long. Can be made into clip-on earrings.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vivienne Westwood Velvet Blouson Jacket
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful velvet Vivienne Westwood Jacket. Cut in a stunning velvet that seems to absorb and refract light like oil on water, the piece balances romance and rebellion with signature ...
BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
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...
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Exceptional Hermès Gold Silver Coin Purse Chainmail Wallet
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Extremely Rare Authentic Hermès Chainmail Coin Purse Vintage item, made of flowing meshes Made of yellow gold and silver "HERMES PARIS", serial number, craftman's hallmark and 75...
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.
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.
The care that went into crafting this jewel, with its lifelike carved petals and diamond accents, matches the sentiment it represents.
For starters, it is one of the jewelry designer’s most celebrated works.
Though it sparkles with more than 27 carats of diamonds, this multifaceted gem delivers more than just dazzle.
Stellene Volandes takes us on a glittering, engrossing tour through the centuries.
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.