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Turtle pin in 14kt yellow gold with opal-like white stones and pink ruby accents
Turtle gemstone pin on white blouse, gold frame with opal-like and pink stones
Gold turtle pin with opal-like stones and pink ruby gemstones, side view
Turtle pin in 14kt yellow gold with opal-like white stones and pink ruby accents
Turtle gemstone pin on white blouse, gold frame with opal-like and pink stones
Gold turtle pin with opal-like stones and pink ruby gemstones, side view

C. 1980 Vintage Opal and 2.60 ct. t.w. Ruby Turtle Pin in 14kt Yellow Gold

$4,495
C. 1980. Fashionable women are flocking to find the perfect vintage brooch. Our Estate collection does the work for you, sourcing the most u…

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All weights and measurements are approximate. Most gemstones are treated to enhance their beauty and may require special care.

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A Storied Heritage

Yes, the revolver clasp is named after a gun. It shares its rotating barrel action with a revolver firearm.

Myth & Meaning

Sea turtle jewelry symbolism developed independently across Pacific, Caribbean, and Native American traditions, with longevity, protection, and wisdom appearing consistently in each. This convergence reflects the sea turtle's actual biology as much as its mythology: its lifespan, navigational range, and centuries-long presence in coastal human life made it a natural source of sealife symbolic meaning.

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Sea turtles navigate by geomagnetic field, return to the same beaches for generations, and live out their entire lives in open ocean. The coastal communities that grew up alongside them built that meaning into the motif long before it became a jewelry category.

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