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Victorian Egyptian Revival 14K Gold Reverse Painted Essex Crystal of Sphinx
Located in Venice, CA
This spectacular gold Egyptian revival charm features a sphinx that has been reverse carved, and
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Krementz Art Deco Reverse Carved Rock Crystal Diamond Link Bracelet
By Krementz Co
Located in Narberth, PA
This gorgeous rock quartz crystal bracelet was made by Krementz during the Art Deco (ca1920) era
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian 14K Gold Reverse Intaglio Essex Crystal Dog Portrait Stickpin
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This Victorian stickpin features a finely detailed reverse intaglio crystal depicting a hunting dog
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Crystal, 14k Gold, Gold

Art Deco Reverse Carved Rock Crystal Equestrian Motif Multi Charm Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
Reverse carved crystal was a technique created by cutting pieces of rock quartz crystal into a
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

1880 s Victorian Reverse Carved Rock Crystal Quartz 14 Karat Gold Pheasant Essex
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a bezel set and transparent 10.0 mm rock crystal quartz cabochon Reverse carved then
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Essex Crystal Ring Reverse Painted Terrier Dog 14K Yellow Gold Size 6
Located in Fairfield, CT
Victorian Essex Crystal Ring Reverse Painted Terrier Dog 14K Yellow Gold Size 6 This unique band
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Essex Crystal Reversed Carved Painted Quartz Earrings
Located in Lexington, KY
Here is a beautiful pair of Essex 14k yellow gold crystal earrings., made with reversed carved and
Category

Vintage 1980s Drop Earrings

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Intaglio Reverse Painted Crystal Terrier Dogs Sterling Silver Bracelet
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Art Deco Intaglio Sterling Silver bracelet, reverse on crystal with finely hand painted
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco More Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian 14 Karat Gold Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Dog Diamond Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
detail is made of cabochon cut rock crystal. The picture of a dog is hand drawn and is remarkably
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Chinese Qing Reverse-Painted Mirror from the Qing Dynasty
By Chow s Oriental Furniture Co.
Located in Valladolid, ES
Stunning reverse-painted mirror from the 19th-century Qing Dynasty, depicting different scenes in a
Category

Antique 1870s Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Crystal

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Reverse Carved Intaglio Fox Cufflinks
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
. These reverse carved intaglios are often referred to as ‘Essex crystal’, after William Essex who was
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cufflinks

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Reverse Christal Silver Pendant Flower Bouquet
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This charming little oval silver pendant is set with a cabochon shaped reverse painted crystal
Category

Vintage 1910s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Reverse Painted Hand Carved Chinese Snuff, by, Zhanghe, with Glass Stoppers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Hand Painted crystal Glass snuff bottle from China by respected Chinese artist Zhang He, born
Category

20th Century Bottles

Materials

Crystal

Wonderful French Gilt Reverse Painted Mirrored Beaded Baguès Basket Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
stunning piece has 6 reverse painted mirrored panels forming a basket as the centerpiece and contains 3
Category

Vintage 1920s French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Henry Blank Co. 1925 Essex Glass Hunting Trumpet Horse Pin In 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
or image encapsulated in the cabochon when viewed from above. Production of a reverse crystal
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Duilio Dubé Barnabe Reverse Painted Glass Top Cocktail Table for Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte, Duilio Dubé Bernabe
Located in Hanover, MA
Duilio Barnabe (known as Dube) reverse painted glass top cocktail table with slightly concave sides
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Crystal

Antique English Pansy Reverse Painting Gold Shirt Button Set
Located in New York, NY
Antique English made 18k gold buttons set, depicting pansy reverse painting covered with crystal
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cufflinks

Materials

Gold

18K Gold Essex Crystal Pheasant Charm
Located in Venice, CA
At Kirsten’s Corner we always find a bit of magic in the reverse-painted Essex crystal items. They
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold

18k Revers Crystal Corgi Pendant
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18K Corgi pendant hand painted reverse quartz crystal backed with mothher of pearl hand painted by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Crystal, 18k Gold

Victorian 14k Essex Crystal "Boxer" Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
Reverse carved crystal, or Essex crystal, was a technique created by cutting pieces of rock quartz
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

Crystal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Heidi Daus “Double Stallion” Crystal Pave Brooch
Located in Milford, DE
maximalist glamour and impeccable crystal work. This rare double horse head design features two opposing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Edwardian 15k Essex Crystal "Dalmatian" Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
Reverse carved crystal is a technique created by cutting rock quartz crystal into a convex form and
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Rock Crystal, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fine Essex Crystal Dog Cufflinks
Located in Riverdale, NY
Extremely detailed and finely reverse painted Essex crystal cufflinks from the 1920s of German
Category

Vintage 1930s American Cufflinks

Materials

Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

18K Gold Essex Crystal Wild Turkey Charm
Located in Venice, CA
At Kirsten’s Corner we always find a bit of magic in the reverse-painted Essex crystal items. They
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold

Tudor Monarch 15900 36mm Reverse Panda Black White Dial Chronograph Steel
By Tudor
Located in San Diego, CA
'Reverse Panda' Crystal: Sapphire Case Size: 36mm Includes: -Elegant Watch Box -Certified
Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

French Art Deco Crystal Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Reverse carved crystal pendant necklace,circa 1920. A mix of glass and faceted rock crystal beads
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

Fine Essex Crystal Dog Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Extremely detailed and finely reverse painted essex crystal cufflinks from the 1920s of German
Category

Vintage 1930s American Cufflinks

Materials

Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

Georgian Style Cut Crystal Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
, bobeches, mounts, and body. With crystal garlands, large pendaloques, and crowned with a large reverse-dish
Category

20th Century Georgian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Victorian Essex Crystal and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive Essex crystal reverse intaglio and 9 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Dome Rings

Materials

Crystal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Essex Crystal and 18k Yellow Gold Dog Cufflinks
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
painted reverse intaglio Essex crystal panel, framed within a plain and unembellished 18k yellow gold
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Cufflinks

Materials

Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Essex Crystal East-Flying Mallard Duck Charm
Located in Venice, CA
At Kirsten’s Corner we always find a bit of magic in the reverse-painted Essex crystal items. They
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, 18k Gold

Victorian 18kt Gold Essex Crystal Brooch and Pendant
Located in Braintree, GB
A fine antique Victorian brooch and pendant featuring a reverse-carved Essex crystal depicting a
Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Signed 14K Art Deco Nautical Acrostic Brooch – "DEAREST" Reverse-Painted Essex C
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This exceptional Art Deco nautical brooch spells out "DEAREST" with seven vibrant reverse-painted
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Quartz, 14k Gold

Victorian Essex Crystal and Yellow Gold Horse Cufflinks
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
with a hand painted reverse intaglio Essex crystal panel. Each Essex crystal panel depicts a horses
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Cufflinks

Materials

Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 14k Essex Crystal Nautical Alphabet Pin/Brooch
Located in Narberth, PA
Reverse carved crystal was a technique created by cutting pieces of rock quartz crystal into a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 14k Essex Crystal Hunting Dog Fox Cufflinks
Located in Narberth, PA
Reverse carved crystal was a technique created by cutting pieces of rock quartz crystal into a
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cufflinks

Materials

Crystal, 14k Gold

MARCUS CO. Art Deco 14k Essex Crystal Bracelet
By Marcus Co.
Located in Narberth, PA
Reverse carved crystal, or Essex crystal, was a technique created by cutting pieces of rock quartz
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Crystal, 14k Gold

CARTIER Retro 14k Yellow Gold, Enamel Rock Crystal Equestrian Brooch 1940s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
equestrian design, complemented by a reverse carved crystal that adds a touch of sophistication. The
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Cartier Paris Essex Crystal Gold Yacht Navy Flags Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Firenze, IT
With a domed oval rock crystal reverse intaglio painted to depict two multicolored enamels yacht
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Essex Crystal Riding Themed Bracelet
Located in Riverdale, NY
reverse painted under rock crystal cabochons, backed with mother of pearl. Alternating links of finely
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Bracelets

Materials

Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

Victorian Essex Crystal Yellow Gold Dog Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive Essex crystal reverse intaglio and 9 karat yellow gold 'dog' cocktail ring; part of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Dome Rings

Materials

Crystal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Filigree Rock Crystal Diamond Necklace with Cast Link Chain
Located in Big Bend, WI
Art Deco 14K white gold necklace featuring a large beautiful frosted and reverse carved rock
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian English Essex Crystal Gold Dog Pug Stickpin
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The wonderful carved Essex Chrystal stickpin of a pug is mounted in gold. The reverse carved ad
Category

Antique 1860s Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

Crystal, 15k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Filigree Necklace with Rock Crystal Pendant and Diamonds 22"
Located in Big Bend, WI
Art Deco 14K yellow gold necklace featuring a large beautiful frosted and reverse carved rock
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1900 Gold Essex Crystal Polo Horse Earrings, Horseshoe Design
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
movement. Each player is frozen in a moment of action. Reverse carved crystal was a technique created by
Category

1990s More Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Gold

Crystal and Silver Leaf Foliate Motif Sconce
By Maison Baguès
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Single brass sconce with crystal and reverse silver leafed floral motif and rock crystal details in
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Silver Leaf

Pamela Huizenga Rock Crystal Dia Chinese Dragon Ring Yellow Gold 18k Halo1.28ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Pamela Huizenga Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Rock Crystal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold

Miniature Pinscher Chihuahua Terrier Dog Pendant Essex Crystal 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
reverse of the crystal and then hand painted with enamel. The pendant is the work of a master artisan
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Essex Crystal Polo Horse 14 Carat Gold Pin Brooch, 1900
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
moment of action. Reverse carved crystal was a technique created by cutting a piece of rock quartz
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold

1950s Design Studio Bragalini Italian Midcentury Crystal Bowl
Located in Brescia, IT
Hollowed thick crystal, reverse painted, "scalpellato" edges. "Bragalini" signed Perfect
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Crystal

Schreiner Crystal Articulated Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large Schreiner Crystal Articulated Brooch of faceted lucite with reverse set signature crystals
Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian Horse Essex Crystal Earrings Enamel 14 Karat Gold Equestrian Racing
Located in New York, NY
, Horse Racing, Dressage, Horse Show worlds. The images are carved into the reverse of the crystal and
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Stud Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

14K White Gold Filigree Crystal Quartz Bracelet with Diamond and Green Synthetic
Located in Big Bend, WI
frosted and reverse carved crystals measure about 18mm x 9mm. The natural earth mined round diamond accent
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

KREMENTZ Art Deco 14k Rock Quartz Crystal, Diamond, Enamel Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
quartz crystal features a reverse carved starburst-motif image, which adds to the beautiful look of the
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Victorian Essex Crystal Quartz 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fish Antique Cufflinks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as link style cufflinks terminating with reverse carved Essex crystal quartz cabochons
Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Cufflinks

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Bracelet Rock Crystal 18 Karat White Gold Filigree
Located in New York, NY
reverse of the crystal creating the wonderful radiating effect of the crystal. Between the rock crystal
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Naldun 1930 Art Deco Pocket Lighter Sterling Silver Essex Glass Horse Intaglio
Located in Miami, FL
. Production of a reverse crystal intaglio begins with the mining and cutting of fine rock crystal from Brazil
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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Reverse Crystal For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the reverse crystal you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 172 vintage or 17 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect reverse crystal among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a reverse crystal has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Diane Griswold Johnston, Tiffany Co. and Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection are consistently popular. Take a look at a reverse crystal featuring Crystal from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A cabochon version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and oval cut versions for sale. Most of our reverse crystal for sale are for women, but there are 93 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Reverse Crystal?

The price for a reverse crystal starts at $75 and tops out at $44,500 with these brooches, on average, selling for $3,575.