Sea Turtle Premium Pin – Pewter Lapel Pin, Made in USA

Often called the "Ancient Mariner" of the ocean, the Sea Turtle is a remarkable marine reptile celebrated for its enduring grace and ancient lineage. These serene creatures have traversed the world's oceans for millions of years, earning them the nickname "Living Fossil." Sea Turtles belong to a select group of reptiles that have adapted to life in the sea, sharing a distant kinship with land-dwelling turtles and tortoises. With streamlined bodies and powerful flippers, they glide gracefully through the water, reminiscent of birds in flight. They are known for their long migrations, which can span thousands of miles, akin to the remarkable journeys of migratory birds. These magnificent creatures are vital to marine ecosystems, where they play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of aquatic life. Whether it's the green sea turtle, loggerhead, or leatherback, each species contributes to the rich tapestry of marine biodiversity, making them emblematic ambassadors of the sea.

Details

• Material: certified American pewter, lead-free
• Made: hand-finished in Port Gamble, Washington, USA, from a line of pewter jewelry crafted in America since 1991

Questions

Is it lead-free? Yes. The pewter is certified American pewter, sourced from long-established U.S. suppliers. Before we melt down our pewter, it is lab tested to certify its composition as lead-free.

Who is it a gift for? For turtle lovers. It wears well on a jacket, hat, or bag.

How fast will it ship? We ship six days a week, and expedited shipping options are available at checkout.

Craft & construction

Built to stay put. Our pins have two posts and clutches which hold it flat and ensure a spin-free application wherever you display it. It solves a common pin complaint. The 1/4-inch steel tacks are long enough to pass through most fabrics, about 1/4 inch, yet short enough to sit flush. And each clutch seats into a small groove on the post with a firm, satisfying click — haptic feedback that tells you it's locked, and a detail cheaper pins skip.

Hand-painted, marine-grade finish. Each hand-painted piece is carefully painted by an artisan right in our studio in Port Gamble, WA. The proprietary multistep process includes priming each piece followed by meticulous painting by hand in acrylics with fine detail work to bring the item to life with incredible detail. The final step adds a coating of marine-grade epoxy — a hard, clear finish that protects the artwork so our product can be used on a boat, outside, or other conditions highly resistant to fading or wear.

Certified American pewter. The antiqued finish is completely safe to touch — and the craft behind it has been refined over three decades. Each batch of pewter that arrives at our shop in Port Gamble, WA from an American supplier comes with a lab test showing the material is lead free.

Ready to give. Every item arrives attached to a backing card and sealed in plastic — clean, protected, and presentable as a gift the moment it arrives.