An early 20th century gold turtle brooch, with ruby head and turquoise matrix ‘shell’.
Because of their long lives, the turtle can be seen as a symbol of wisdom and knowledge and as a personification of the water, the moon, nature, time immortality and fertility.
Turquoise is also a symbol of wisdom and immortality and is a stone of protection, breaking in the owners place, but some say only if given by a friend.
This turtle can be a tiny protector, whispering wisdom into your ear.
Marks:
Apparently unmarked.
Date:
Circa 1910.
Length:
Length 4.2cm.
Length of turtle 1.8cm.
Condition:
Minimal surface wear in keeping with use.
General light wear to the gilt finish.
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Our primary concern is that you are pleased with your purchase. Please feel free to ask as many questions as you like about a product before clicking purchase. We appreciate patina and the ‘age’ that older pieces acquire, because of this we do not polish pieces to strip away the age (though your local jeweller may be willing to do this for you for a small fee). Secondhand, vintage and antique pieces will naturally show scratches and small marks, these will often appear more noticeable in the enlarged images that we have made available for you. Our images are as realistic as they can be. Although any appreciable defects/damages will be mentioned please do inspect the images as they do form a part of the condition report.
Antique items may longer not be suitable for everyday wear or may benefit from thoughtful consideration when worn with care.
An early 20th century gold turtle brooch, with ruby head and turquoise matrix ‘shell’.
Because of their long lives, the turtle can be seen as a symbol of wisdom and knowledge and as a personification of the water, the moon, nature, time immortality and fertility.
Turquoise is also a symbol of wisdom and immortality and is a stone of protection, breaking in the owners place, but some say only if given by a friend.
This turtle can be a tiny protector, whispering wisdom into your ear.
Marks:
Apparently unmarked.
Date:
Circa 1910.
Length:
Length 4.2cm.
Length of turtle 1.8cm.
Condition:
Minimal surface wear in keeping with use.
General light wear to the gilt finish.
By clicking to ‘Purchase’ you agree to having read the Important Information for Purchasers.
Our primary concern is that you are pleased with your purchase. Please feel free to ask as many questions as you like about a product before clicking purchase. We appreciate patina and the ‘age’ that older pieces acquire, because of this we do not polish pieces to strip away the age (though your local jeweller may be willing to do this for you for a small fee). Secondhand, vintage and antique pieces will naturally show scratches and small marks, these will often appear more noticeable in the enlarged images that we have made available for you. Our images are as realistic as they can be. Although any appreciable defects/damages will be mentioned please do inspect the images as they do form a part of the condition report.
Antique items may longer not be suitable for everyday wear or may benefit from thoughtful consideration when worn with care.