Juliana Watermelon Turtle Brooch — IIJJ#9189 | Collector Documentation

Juliana pink watermelon rhinestone turtle brooch front

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An exceptional vintage Juliana (DeLizza & Elster) figural turtle brooch featuring a large faceted, open-backed watermelon rhinestone with luminous pink and green color shifts. Pink, fuchsia, amethyst-tone and iridescent rhinestones surround the prominent center stone against a gunmetal-colored backing.

Identification & Measurements

Maker: Juliana (DeLizza & Elster)
Form: Figural turtle brooch
IIJJ database: #9189
Dimensions: Approximately 2.6 × 1.6 inches
Metal finish: Gunmetal-colored
Condition: Nice vintage condition

Construction & Design

The large marquise-shaped open-backed watermelon rhinestone creates the turtle's shell, surrounded by pink, fuchsia and amethyst-colored faceted rhinestones with smaller iridescent accents. The layered construction and pin mechanism can be seen in the original reverse photograph below.

Book Documentation

This turtle design appears in different colorways on page 161 of Juliana Jewelry – The Last Generation and page 304 of Ann Pitman's Juliana reference book (page references supplied by the owner). The specific piece offered is a different colorway from the pictured examples. Its IIJJ#9189 identification is a collector database reference, not a manufacturer's mark.