1950s Vintage Cartier Paris 18ct Gold and Lapis Lazuli Turtle Brooch feed-gender-unisex With its regal presence

With its regal presence

A large aquamarine paste is suspended from an impressive paste diamond and aquamarine cluster centrepiece

At the time

On 14 December 1861

beautifully rendered in gold

1950s Vintage Cartier Paris 18ct Gold and Lapis Lazuli Turtle Brooch feed-gender-unisex With its regal presenceA 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,