Brooch Turtle in yellow gold ruby emeralds

Brooch animal Turtle yellow gold ruby emeraldsBrooch in yellow gold 18k (750°/°°) representing a turtle. The openwork shell is made up of different-sized yellow gold amati flowers set with brilliant-cut emeralds. The turtle's eyes are set with rubies. Vintage animal brooches played a central role in the creations of the great French jewelry houses between the 1950s and 1970s. The bestiary of Van Cleef & Arpels, in particular, illustrates this trend towards figurative, playful jewelry, designed to be worn on a daily basis. In contrast to Art Deco brooches, which were often rigid and heavily set with stones, these pieces explore supple, textured forms, where yellow gold rubs shoulders with colored stones, enamel or cabochons, in a freer, more narrative spirit.This brooch was probably made by the Pons workshop, which worked for many of the Maisons de la Place Vendôme.French work from the 1970s. Dimensions: 4.1 x 2.6 x 1.5 cmGross weight: 18.39 grams------------------------------Brooch Turtle in yellow gold 18k with emeralds and rubies. The openwork shell is formed of different-sized flowers in yellow gold amati, set with brilliant-cut emeralds. The turtle's eyes are set with rubies. French work from the 1970s. Eagle head hallmark for 18-carat gold. Dimensions: 4.1 x 2.6 x 1.5 cm. Gross weight: 18.39 grams.