1950s Vintage Cartier Paris 18ct Gold and Lapis Lazuli Turtle Brooch feed-gender-unisex crisp 18ct white gold

crisp 18ct white gold

" gained significant significance during the reign of Queen Victoria

This late Victorian 15ct gold tie pin is an exquisite example of an antique stick pin

especially such clear stones

which takes away the sharp edges

1950s Vintage Cartier Paris 18ct Gold and Lapis Lazuli Turtle Brooch feed-gender-unisex crisp 18ct white goldA truly delightful and rare Cartier brooch in the form of a 18ct gold turtle with a lapis lazuli body and diamond eyes. It has five gold spikes on its lapis body. It was made in 1948 and would make a wonderful addition to any antique jewellery collection. It looks superb on a woman or a man. It is signed and numbered: Cartier, Paris, 11 1139 Literature: Amazing Cartier. Jewelry Design since 1937, Nadine Coleno, Flammarion, Paris 2009 English edition,