Nephrite Jade Textured Turtle Yellow Gold Brooch Pin

This exceptional realistic looking snail is amazing. The golden enamel with black stripes shell is stunning. The body of the snail is stylized gold that is three dimensional with f...

Dramatic 18k yellow gold filagree bow brooch pendant featuring a leaf and scroll design accented with cabochon emerald and man made faceted rubies. The back has a "c" clasp and a hook so you can wear it as a pendant / enhancer as well. The rubies are synthetic and the emerald cabochons are cracked - I believe this piece was made during World War II and they used family stones and what they could get their hands on. 3.8" across by 2.35" wide This piece is in the Byzantine Style. Below is the history of Byzantine Jewelry from Lang Antiques: Byzantine jewelry was a full continuation of the Roman traditions which were kept alive behind the high walls of the new capital, Constantinople. The Roman techniques and styles continued to form the foundation of Byzantine goldsmith‘s skills who weren’t complete copycats; some innovations such as the use of Christian iconography and further specialisation of new and old techniques occurred. Production in the old jewelry centres of Alexandria and Antioch gave way to an increased production in Constantinople. Byzantine jewelry had a huge influence on the manufacturing of personal decoration in the rest of the Medieval world. The Carolingian (start 742 AD) and the later Ottonian courts (start 962 AD) were linked to the Byzantine empire and adopted their fashion resulting in the northern European Romanesque jewelry style. In the Byzantine Empire jewelry...

Impressive large faceted oval citrine prong set in a gold frame with a seed pearl exterior frame between a twisted gold rope frame. The piece is 14k yellow gold. It has a pin back ...

This fantastic set was made between 1950s - 1960s. The plique-à-jour enamel, emerald and ruby en tremblant flower brooch is made like a piece of art. It can be worn either with open or shut petals which are cobalt blue enamel. Inside the flower, the rubies and emeralds tremble when you move. The leaves are green and yellow enamel. Brooch measures 2.75 long" by 1" at the leaves and 1" depth. the flower closed is 1" diameter and open 1.17" diameter. It is 14k gold. The matching ring...

Handmade 1940’s hand textured 3 dimensional jade and ruby turtle brooch. Well polished jade shell with a 14k yellow gold detailed outer edge accented by 2 rich red Ruby eyes. The GIA...

For all the collectors, this is a must-have piece. This adorable vintage turtle pin brooch is crafted in 18K yellow gold. Weighing 15.0 grams and measuring 1.5" x 1". The body of t...

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

A sweet little turtle pin done in 18K yellow gold with Ruby eyes and an etched malachite shell. Very well done. Dimensions 1.60” long by 1” wide. Condition Very wearable condition....