Cartier Vintage 18K Gold & Ruby Turtle Brooch
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Directory: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Designer Signed: Pre 1970: Item # 1377715
Directory: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Designer Signed: Pre 1970: Item # 1377715
$2,995.00
A vintage 18K yellow gold turtle brooch set with rubies by Cartier. The turtle’s shell is formed as interwoven wide ribbons of textured gold, the intersections prong-set with round brilliant-cut rubies. The eyes are also set with small rubies. Parts of the gold have a Florentine finish while others are smooth, creating very pleasing contrast. The rubies are of very fine quality, with strongly saturated color and eye-clean clarity. The reverse side of the pin is worked in a trellis pattern. The back is marked with “Cartier 18K” and has a serial number. The pin could easily be converted to a pendant by adding a bail under the head.
- France, circa 1965
- Excellent condition
- 1-7/16 x 1"
- 15.2 grams
- Ruby, .44 carat
