Bidspirit auction | Vintage and Contemporary Turtle-Themed Costume


Vintage and Contemporary Turtle-Themed Costume Jewelry Brooches - A collection of turtle-themed costume jewelry brooches in various styles and sizes. The group features various designs in gold-tone and silver-tone metals, accented with materials such as clear and colored rhinestones, green and red enamel, mother-of-pearl, and molded resin. Notable pieces include a large silver-tone brooch pavé-set with clear crystals and green crystal eyes, a blue-coated filigree-style turtle, and a gold-tone turtle marked NAPIER © on the reverse. The assortment includes various construction techniques such as openwork filigree, textured metalwork, and cabochon settings. The items feature different pin back mechanisms including safety catches and C-clasps. Measurements: 0.5 to 2.75 inches in length The items generally exhibit minor surface wear, light tarnish, and localized finish loss consistent with age and use. Gold tone rhinestone turtle missing eye stone. See photos.