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Emerald Turtle Brooch

Turtle Brooch Pin with Emeralds and Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter
Turtle Brooch Pin with Emeralds and Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter

Turtle Brooch Pin with Emeralds and Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter

By Ella Gafter

Located in New York, NY

The turtle brooch with emeralds and diamonds features a three-dimensional carapace decorated with tinted New Zealand paua shell (abalone) topped by transparent crystal, lending the j...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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 Gold.

Category

Vintage 1970s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 18k Gold, Gold

BROOCH-Gold Cat’s Eye Chrysoberyl, Diamond, and Emerald Turtle in 18kt Gold
BROOCH-Gold Cat’s Eye Chrysoberyl, Diamond, and Emerald Turtle in 18kt Gold

BROOCH-Gold Cat’s Eye Chrysoberyl, Diamond, and Emerald Turtle in 18kt Gold

Located in Miami, FL

An enchanting example of mid-century animalier fine jewelry, this whimsical turtle brooch is beautifully hand-sculpted in solid 18K yellow gold.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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. His entire shell is set with beaded Emeralds that have been finished with round beze...

Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond Emerald 18K Yellow Gold Cute Turtle Pin Pendant
Vintage Diamond Emerald 18K Yellow Gold Cute Turtle Pin Pendant

Vintage Diamond Emerald 18K Yellow Gold Cute Turtle Pin Pendant

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A charming and whimsical turtle brooch-pendant crafted in rich 18K yellow gold.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Judith Leiber 18k Yellow Gold Red Enamel and Diamond Turtle Brooch
Judith Leiber 18k Yellow Gold Red Enamel and Diamond Turtle Brooch

Judith Leiber 18k Yellow Gold Red Enamel and Diamond Turtle Brooch

By Judith Leiber

Located in New York, NY

This Judith Leiber brooch is crafted in 18k yellow gold and designed as a sculptural turtle with a richly detailed red enamel shell.

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 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 Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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20th Century Gold & Emerald Glass Turtle Brooch

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Located in West Palm Beach, FL

20th Century Gold Plate & Emerald Cut And Faceted Glass Prong Set Turtle Brooch-Signed. with a patent number.

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20th Century American Brooches

Mother of Pearl, Diamond, Emerald and Ruby Turtle Pin
Mother of Pearl, Diamond, Emerald and Ruby Turtle Pin

Mother of Pearl, Diamond, Emerald and Ruby Turtle Pin

Located in Atlanta, GA

A lovely 18 karat yellow gold Turtle Pin featuring a mother of pearl shell highlighted with small diamonds, rubies and demantoid garnets. Superb surface detail throughout - the head ...

Category

20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

Yves Gold Star Sapphire Yellow Sapphire Emerald Brooch Pendant
Yves Gold Star Sapphire Yellow Sapphire Emerald Brooch Pendant

Yves Gold Star Sapphire Yellow Sapphire Emerald Brooch Pendant

Located in Portland, ME

Yves 18k yellow gold star sapphire, yellow sapphire and emerald brooch/ pendant. The turtle shell is set with a large 1.5 X 1.25 inch star sapphire.

Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold

CARTIER whimsical amethyst, diamond, & emerald turtle brooch.
CARTIER whimsical amethyst, diamond, & emerald turtle brooch.

CARTIER whimsical amethyst, diamond, & emerald turtle brooch.

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

An 18 karat yellow gold, amethyst, diamond and emerald turtle brooch. Cartier. Circa 1960. The “shell” of the turtle centers an oval cabochon amethyst, with (5) five circular shap...

Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Cabochon Emerald Turtle Brooch, 63.64 carats
Van Cleef & Arpels Cabochon Emerald Turtle Brooch, 63.64 carats

Van Cleef & Arpels Cabochon Emerald Turtle Brooch, 63.64 carats

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New Orleans, LA

An additional delightful feature, the turtle's head moves along with any movement of the brooch.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Adorable Seaman Schepps Turtle Brooch

Adorable Seaman Schepps Turtle Brooch

By Seaman Schepps

Located in New York, NY

An American Mid-Century 18 karat gold, carnelian, citrine and emerald turtle brooch by Seaman Schepps, featuring a carved carnelian shell set with with round-cut and oval-cut citrine...

Category

American Brooches

Materials

Carnelian, Citrine, Emerald, 18k Gold

Sweet Emerald Gold Turtle Brooch
Sweet Emerald Gold Turtle Brooch

Sweet Emerald Gold Turtle Brooch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This adorable mini turtle is decorated with 19 forest green round cut emeralds bringing the shell to life with color. The dimensions of the turtle are 1" x 5/8" and the emeralds wei...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Garnet Emerald Diamond Gold Turtle Lapel Brooch
Garnet Emerald Diamond Gold Turtle Lapel Brooch

Garnet Emerald Diamond Gold Turtle Lapel Brooch

Located in Miami, FL

This alluring turtle lapel brooch features dual pins, one with a secure rotating lock.

Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 18k Gold

Victorian Edmond Plisson Emerald Diamond Gold Turtle Brooch
Victorian Edmond Plisson Emerald Diamond Gold Turtle Brooch

Victorian Edmond Plisson Emerald Diamond Gold Turtle Brooch

Located in London, GB

A French turtle brooch, by Edmond Plisson, with sprung moving head, legs and tail, the shell is set with cushion shaped emeralds and old-cut diamonds, in millegrain edged rub over se...

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 10k Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Turtle Diamond Moonstone Emerald Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Cartier Turtle Diamond Moonstone Emerald Yellow Gold Pin Brooch

Cartier Turtle Diamond Moonstone Emerald Yellow Gold Pin Brooch

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Diamond, Moonstone and Emerald Turtle Pin Brooch by Cartier. This brooch comes with an original Cartier box.

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Moonstone, 18k Gold

Cartier Turtle Chalcedony Emerald Diamond White Gold Pin Brooch
Cartier Turtle Chalcedony Emerald Diamond White Gold Pin Brooch

Cartier Turtle Chalcedony Emerald Diamond White Gold Pin Brooch

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

18k White Gold 6 carat Diamond, Chalcedony and Emerald Turtle Pin Brooch by Cartier. This brooch comes with an original Cartier box.

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage Swarovski Emerald Green Rhinestone Turtle Brooch
Vintage Swarovski Emerald Green Rhinestone Turtle Brooch

Vintage Swarovski Emerald Green Rhinestone Turtle Brooch

By Swarovski

Located in Atlanta, GA

An adorable Swarovski turtle brooch loaded with personality and adorned with brilliant crystals, lime green rhinestones, green glass cabochons and ruby red crystal eyes. Set in a gol...

Category

Late 20th Century Austrian Retro Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Pave Gemstone Vermeil Turtle Brooch/Pin/Pendant Genuine Rubies Emeralds Sapphire
Pave Gemstone Vermeil Turtle Brooch/Pin/Pendant Genuine Rubies Emeralds Sapphire

Pave Gemstone Vermeil Turtle Brooch/Pin/Pendant Genuine Rubies Emeralds Sapphire

Located in Milford, DE

A vermeil turtle, decorated with genuine open back rubies, emeralds, sapphires, and diamond-simulation crystals.

Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Zircon, Vermeil

Whimsical Articulated Gem Set Turtle Brooch
Whimsical Articulated Gem Set Turtle Brooch

Whimsical Articulated Gem Set Turtle Brooch

Located in Chicago, IL

14K Yellow Gold Turtle Brooch with Articualted Head, Tail and Feet, set with Lapis, Rubies and a Cabachon Emerald.

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 14k Gold

Cartier Chalcedony Diamond Gold Turtle Pin Brooch
Cartier Chalcedony Diamond Gold Turtle Pin Brooch

Cartier Chalcedony Diamond Gold Turtle Pin Brooch

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

18k White Gold Diamond, Chalcedony and Emerald Turtle Pin Brooch by Cartier. This brooch comes with an original Cartier box and a Cartier certificate.

Category

Early 2000s French Brooches

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Cartier Turtle Diamond Fossil Jasper Large Pin Brooch
Cartier Turtle Diamond Fossil Jasper Large Pin Brooch

Cartier Turtle Diamond Fossil Jasper Large Pin Brooch

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Diamond, Fossil Jasper and Emerald Large Turtle Pin Brooch by Cartier. This brooch comes with an original Cartier box.

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Cartier Paris Coral, Emerald, Sapphire Turtle Pin
Cartier Paris Coral, Emerald, Sapphire Turtle Pin

Cartier Paris Coral, Emerald, Sapphire Turtle Pin

By Cartier

Located in Bal Harbour, FL

This exquisite work by Cartier features coral discs set with cabochon emeralds, and is further accented with cabochon sapphire eyes. Signed, numbered and properly hallmarked for a...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Coral, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Dimensional Natural Lapis Emerald Diamond Gold Turtle Pin
Dimensional Natural Lapis Emerald Diamond Gold Turtle Pin

Dimensional Natural Lapis Emerald Diamond Gold Turtle Pin

Located in Stamford, CT

Wonderful 3-D 18k yellow gold Turtle pin with natural Lapis shell, white gold head and yellow gold body. Emerald eyes with diamond head and tail. 1 oval carved blue Lapis 26.92 x ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Emerald Ruby Gold Turtle Pin
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Emerald Ruby Gold Turtle Pin

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Emerald Ruby Gold Turtle Pin

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

14k Yellow Gold Turtle Diamond, Emerald, and Ruby Brooch Pin by Van Cleef & Arpels.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold

Cartier 18ct White Gold Diamond Chalcedony Turtle Brooch
Cartier 18ct White Gold Diamond Chalcedony Turtle Brooch

Cartier 18ct White Gold Diamond Chalcedony Turtle Brooch

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

Magnificent Cartier 18ct White Gold Diamond Chalcedony and Emerald Articulated Turtle Brooch, this Cartier 18k white gold diamond set turtle brooch is unique.

Category

Early 2000s British Brooches

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Freely Moving Yellow and White Gold Enamel and Diamond Turtle Brooch
Freely Moving Yellow and White Gold Enamel and Diamond Turtle Brooch

Freely Moving Yellow and White Gold Enamel and Diamond Turtle Brooch

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An 18k white and yellow gold articulated Turtle brooch. The Turtle is pave set with round brilliant cut diamonds with 2 emeralds for the eyes and has a blue and green patterned ename...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

McTeigue Diamond and Emerald Turtle Brooch
McTeigue Diamond and Emerald Turtle Brooch

McTeigue Diamond and Emerald Turtle Brooch

By McTeigue

Located in Bethesda, MD

From McTeigue, this turtle brooch has a moveable head with 2 emerald eyes.

Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Lapis Lazuli Diamonds Emeralds Gold Turtle Clip-Brooch
Lapis Lazuli Diamonds Emeralds Gold Turtle Clip-Brooch

Lapis Lazuli Diamonds Emeralds Gold Turtle Clip-Brooch

Located in South Pasadena, CA

French lapis lazuli diamonds emeralds and yellow gold clip-brooch circa 1970. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: The photographs fail to capture the exceptional beauty and quality of this French-m...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold

Hammerman Brothers Emerald Lapis Turtle Brooch, 18k Yellow Gold
Hammerman Brothers Emerald Lapis Turtle Brooch, 18k Yellow Gold

Hammerman Brothers Emerald Lapis Turtle Brooch, 18k Yellow Gold

By Hammerman Brothers

Located in McLeansville, NC

Crafted with a bold, bright emerald lapis stone, this small turtle brooch features a detailed enamel shell and dazzling gold accents.

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Gold Platinum Pave Diamond Emerald Eyes Moveable Head Turtle Brooch Pin
Vintage Gold Platinum Pave Diamond Emerald Eyes Moveable Head Turtle Brooch Pin

Vintage Gold Platinum Pave Diamond Emerald Eyes Moveable Head Turtle Brooch Pin

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (43) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Single Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.30ctw (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Emeralds - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel ...

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Boucheron 1960 Paris Turtle Brooch In 18Kt Gold With 15.24 Cts Sapphires Emerald
Boucheron 1960 Paris Turtle Brooch In 18Kt Gold With 15.24 Cts Sapphires Emerald

Boucheron 1960 Paris Turtle Brooch In 18Kt Gold With 15.24 Cts Sapphires Emerald

By Boucheron

Located in Miami, FL

A turtle brooch pin designed by Boucheron. Fabulous rare vintage piece, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Boucheron, back in the late 1950's-1960.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Modernist Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Enamel Emerald Gold Turtle Lapel Pin
Enamel Emerald Gold Turtle Lapel Pin

Enamel Emerald Gold Turtle Lapel Pin

Located in Troy, MI

Vintage turtle pin is compromised of 18k yellow gold and green enamel with an emerald eye. Weighs 5.4 grams.

Category

20th Century French Modern Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Diamond Chalcedony and 18 Karat White Gold Turtle Brooch
Cartier Diamond Chalcedony and 18 Karat White Gold Turtle Brooch

Cartier Diamond Chalcedony and 18 Karat White Gold Turtle Brooch

By Cartier

Located in New York City, NY

Exquisite Whimsy: Cartier Diamond Chalcedony and 18 Karat White Gold Turtle Brooch This enchanting Cartier brooch embodies a timeless blend of luxury and playful elegance. Its whims...

Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Exquisite Carved Coral Emerald Diamond Gold Turtle Brooch Pin
Exquisite Carved Coral Emerald Diamond Gold Turtle Brooch Pin

Exquisite Carved Coral Emerald Diamond Gold Turtle Brooch Pin

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Imressive 14k brushed gold turtle brooch with movable appendages, set with 29mm x 24mm carved coral top, decorated with approximately 0.60ctw in diamonds and emerald eyes.

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Large Emerald Ruby Diamond Gold Turtle Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Large Emerald Ruby Diamond Gold Turtle Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Large Emerald Ruby Diamond Gold Turtle Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Greenwich, CT

Turtle brooch, the shell centering a larger bezel-set cabochon emerald within a cabochon ruby and round diamond surround, to the pavé-set diamond flexible tail and head enhanced by c...

Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany & Co. Wonderful Large Emerald Ruby Diamond Gold Fantasy Turtle Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Wonderful Large Emerald Ruby Diamond Gold Fantasy Turtle Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Wonderful Large Emerald Ruby Diamond Gold Fantasy Turtle Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Greenwich, CT

Turtle brooch, the shell centering a larger bezel-set cabochon emerald within a cabochon ruby and round diamond surround, to the pavé-set diamond flexible tail and head enhanced by c...

Category

Late 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany and Co. Lapis and Diamond Turtle Brooch
Tiffany and Co. Lapis and Diamond Turtle Brooch

Tiffany and Co. Lapis and Diamond Turtle Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This crazy 18k turtle brooch is covered in lapis and diamonds with cab emerald eyes and a moving head!

Category

French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

Yellow Gold, Emerald and Diamond Turtle Pin

Yellow Gold, Emerald and Diamond Turtle Pin

Located in Greenwich, CT

Vintage turtle pin, the openwork shell accented by round faceted emeralds and round brilliant-cut near-colorless diamonds, with small pink sapphire eyes, in 14k yellow gold. Fourteen...

Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold and Coral Turtle Pin
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Coral Turtle Pin

18 Karat Yellow Gold and Coral Turtle Pin

Located in Dallas, TX

With a cute smile and round emerald eyes, this 18k yellow gold turtle pin would look great on any collar. The turtle features an oval red coral at the middle with a matte finish. Its...

Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Brooches

Materials

Coral, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Turtle Pin 15 Carat Amethyst Gemstone Center Yellow Gold
18k Turtle Pin 15 Carat Amethyst Gemstone Center Yellow Gold

18k Turtle Pin 15 Carat Amethyst Gemstone Center Yellow Gold

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Turtle Pin 15 Carat Amethyst Gemstone Center in 18K Yellow Gold. Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds weighing 3.12 carat total weight, G-H in color and VS in clarity, Sapphires weighing 2.1...

Category

2010s Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seaman Schepps Jasper Citrine Emerald Gold Turtle Brooch Pin
Seaman Schepps Jasper Citrine Emerald Gold Turtle Brooch Pin

Seaman Schepps Jasper Citrine Emerald Gold Turtle Brooch Pin

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Lambertville, NJ

An 18k yellow gold turtle brooch set with Jasper, Citrine and Emeralds.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Emerald, 18k Gold

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This wonderful whimsical polished gilded gold vermeil hardware "Turtle" brooch is accented with bold green enamel as well as faux emerald eyes. The length measures 1...

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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 his head.
Brooch measures 1.75" x 1". Weight is 15.4 grams/10 dwt. Excellent...

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Emerald Turtle Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the emerald turtle brooch 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, 18k gold and white gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 16 vintage or 2 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for an emerald 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 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating an emerald turtle brooch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Boucheron, Cartier and Ella Gafter are consistently popular. 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 antique cushion cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an emerald turtle brooch, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Emerald Turtle Brooch?

The price for an emerald turtle brooch starts at $800 and tops out at $95,000 with these brooches, on average, selling for $10,325.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in. 

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Emerald in Jewelry Design

No one liked emeralds and emerald jewelry more than Elizabeth Taylor (or her alter ego, Cleopatra). Emeralds were first discovered in Egypt around 330 BC. The stone’s name originated from the ancient Greek word for green, “smaragdus.” According to the Gemological Institute of America, “Emeralds from what is now Colombia were part of the plunder when 16th-century Spanish explorers invaded the New World. The Incas had already been using emeralds in their jewelry and religious ceremonies for 500 years. The Spaniards, who treasured gold and silver far more than gems, traded emeralds for precious metals. Their trades opened the eyes of European and Asian royalty to emerald’s majesty.”

There are numerous myths attributed to the emerald’s spiritual powers, like placing an emerald under your tongue will allow you to see the future. But be careful not to swallow the birthstone for May, or that future won’t be so bright!

There are many important (read: large) emeralds in museum collections around the world. The Patricia Emerald, named after the miner’s daughter, is a 632-carat dihexagonal (or 12-sided) crystal that was discovered in Colombia in 1920 and now resides at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History in Washington has in its possession the Hooker Emerald, a 75.47-carat Colombian stone. That emerald had been acquired in the 16th or 17th century by Spanish conquistadores and shipped to Europe. It later belonged to Abdul Hamid II, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1876–1909), who wore it on his belt buckle. Purchased at auction by Tiffany & Co. in 1911, the Hooker Emerald was set into a tiara and featured in the New York World’s Fair “House of Jewels” exhibit in 1940. Today, it is part of a brooch, also designed by the jewelry house.

On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage emerald jewelry and watches that includes emerald rings, emerald necklaces and other accessories.

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 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.