2.5" vintage gold-tone turtle stick pin featuring a textured shell.

The underside of the turtle shows a textured, gold-tone finish with the long stick needle seamlessly soldered onto the hollowed-out casting of the shell.

This type of construction is standard for vintage costume jewelry stick pins from the mid-to-late 20th century, allowing the decorative focal piece to sit securely on lapels, hats, or ties without twisting.

This specific vintage gold-tone turtle stick pin generally holds a retail value between $5 and $25.

Because it is unsigned and appears to be made of non-precious base metals (costume jewelry), its value relies entirely on its collectible novelty appeal. [1]

The typical pricing breakdown for similar items in secondary markets includes:

• Garage sales / Flea markets: $2 – $5

• Online platforms like eBay or Etsy: $8 – $21

• Antique malls or specialized vintage shops: $15 – $25