Rheo the River Turtle Brooch

Rheo, the last of his kind, glides through the water with a unique albeit amusing hidden talent—let’s just say he has an interesting way of taking a deep breath underwater, and his closest friends call him 'Bubbles'.

Australia’s waterways are alive with curious creatures, some rare, some resilient, all remarkable. This limited-run Rheo the River Turtle brooch honours one of Australia’s most fascinating native species with a sleek shell and a story as unlikely as it is true.

• Australiana 2025
• River Turtle Brooch
• Height 69 mm x Width 54 mm
• Made from Layered Resin
• Giftbox included
• Designer Carmen Hui
• Designed in Australia
• Hand Made in China

Each piece is made from laser cut and layered resin, hand assembled, hand painted and released in limited quantities. As all of Erstwilder designs are lovingly glued, assembled and painted by hand there can be fingerprint marks and very slight variations and blemishes from piece to piece. Due to the hand mixed nature of the resins in Erstwilder's designs it is also common and normal to find tiny flecks or bubbles in the resin layers. All in all, this just makes each piece as special and unique as you are.

Brooch clasps, necklace chains and jump rings are made from silver-plated steel. Earrings hooks and posts are made from high quality, hypoallergenic stainless steel.

Please be aware that resin is akin to ceramic and glass and therefore may be damaged if dropped or knocked. Due to the use of high-quality silver-plating in Erstwilder brooch clasps, tarnishing and oxidisation can occur, producing black and gold discolouration. As with all silver products, you can simply restore it using a silver cloth. Keep your Erstwilder companion neatly tucked away in this box when not being worn, avoid contact with perfumes, lotions, water and excessive sunlight and you’ll have a trusted friend for years to come.