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Rare Large Reverse-Painted Rock Crystal Mother-of-Pearl Locket
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A 18K Yellow Gold, Mother-of-Pearl, Reverse-Painted Rock Crystal Locket - Handmade, Amazing 3
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Victorian Reverse Painted Crystal Terrier Pin/Pendant
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Charming and adorable 15 karat yellow gold-framed Essex crystal pin/pendant with a reverse painted
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

J.E. Caldwell Victorian Reverse Carved Rock Crystal Fox Brooch
By J.E. Caldwell Co.
Located in Narberth, PA
Reverse carved crystal was a technique created by cutting pieces of rock quartz crystal into a
Category

Antique 1880s American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

Vintage Terrier Dog Reverse Essex Crystal Pendant Brooch in 14K Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
Vintage Terrier Dog Reverse Essex Crystal Pendant Brooch in 14K Gold This Vintage Scottish Terrier
Category

Vintage 1910s Brooches

Materials

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

Reverse Painting under Crystal Sporting Motif Cufflinks
Located in Aspen, CO
Also referred to as Essex crystal, in a sporting motif with two different scenes, the paintings
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

14k Gold

KARL CARIUS Exquisite reverse painted crystal brooch
Located in London, GB
Intaglio cut cabochon rock crystal with back painting representing a vase of anemones Vienna
Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Jugendstil Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Reverse Carved Rock Crystal and Mother-of-Pearl Dragon Cufflinks
By Steven Fox Jewelry
Located in Greenwich, CT
promote longevity. These reverse carved rock crystal and hand painted dragon cufflinks are sure to extend
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Reverse Carved Rock Crystal on Mother of Pearl Onyx Bracelet
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This bracelet utilizes an integration of Rock Crystal overlaid on Mother of Pearl, combining luster
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

Rock Crystal, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Incredible Reverse Painted Essex Crystal Natural Pearl Pendant
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Incredible Reverse Painted Essex Crystal, Pearl & Enamel Pendant
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, 15k Gold

Fine Gold Reverse Intaglio Crystal Pendant, circa 1870
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Very fine 19th century gold reverse intaglio painted crystal 'Essex Crystal’ large pendant, English
Category

Antique 19th Century Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Fine 18K Reverse Intaglio Painted Crystal Pendant Brooch
Located in Toronto, ON
Very fine 18K Reverse Intaglio Painted Crystal Pendant Brooch depicting a finch on a pine bough
Category

Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Antique Reverse Painted Essex Rock Crystal 14k Yellow Gold Duck Brooch/Pin
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
This reverse painted Essex rock crystal brooch is a stunning piece of antique jewelry, showcasing a
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold Reverse Painted Essex Crystal Link Bracelet Showing Hunting Scenes
Located in Princeton, NJ
This is a breathtakingly beautiful, and today highly rare, reverse painted Essex crystal bracelet
Category

Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold

Edwardian Reverse Carved Essex Crystal 14K Gold Quail Acorn Antique Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an round shaped Essex crystal quartz cabochon measuring 25.0 x 25.0 mm Reverse carved and
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

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

Victorian Reverse Carved Essex Rock Crystal Quartz 14 Karat Two-One Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch centers an Essex rock crystal quartz cabochon measuring 11.5 mm x 13.5 mm. Reverse carved
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Art Deco Reverse Carved Rock Crystal Mother-of-Pearl Horse Motif Cufflinks
Located in Narberth, PA
Reverse carved crystal is a technique created by cutting rock quartz crystal into a convex form and
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

French Style Brass and Crystal Chandelier Reverse Painted Glass Center Pediment
Located in Toledo, OH
French style brass and crystal chandelier sky blue reverse painted glass inner center pediment
Category

20th Century Unknown French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

18 Karat Reverse Intaglio Crystal Pendant Depicting a Pekingese Dog, circa 1880
Located in Baltimore, MD
18K pendant of rock crystal with a reverse intaglio of a realistically and beautifully rendered
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, 18k Gold

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 14 Karat Gold Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Jack Russell Stick Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
Terrier. The circular detail is made of cabochon cut rock crystal. The picture of a dog is hand drawn and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold

Antique Reverse Carved and Painted Crystal Terrier Dog Charm of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique Reverse Carved Crystal Terrier Charm in 14k Gold, circa 1920 This finely rendered antique
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Crystal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

1960 s Vintage Reverse Carved Rock Crystal 14 Karat Gold Scorpio Zodiac Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Circular charm features a 14.0 mm rock crystal quartz cabochon Reverse carved to depict a Scorpio
Category

Vintage 1960s Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

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

Antique 15K Gold Reverse Carved Intaglio Rock Crystal Robin Hood Stick Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Edwardian rock crystal and rose gold stick pin, comprising one oval cabochon of rock crystal
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Rock Crystal, 15k Gold, Rose Gold

Fine Gold Reverse Intaglio Painted Crystal Pendant, circa 1880
Located in Toronto, ON
Very Fine 19th century Gold Reverse Intaglio painted Crystal `Essex Crystal’ large Pendant, English
Category

Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Antique Reverse Essex Crystal Intaglio Spaniel Gold Stick Pin
Located in Toronto, ON
18K Yellow Gold and Reverse Intaglio Essex Crystal Spaniel Dog Stick Pin, C.1910. Tan, White and
Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Gold Reverse Intaglio Essex Crystal Stick Pin, circa 1920
Located in Toronto, Ontario
18-karat yellow gold and reverse intaglio Essex crystal spaniel dog stick pin, circa 1920. Tan
Category

Early 20th Century Collectible Jewelry

Victorian 18K Gold Fox Terrier Reverse Carved Intaglio Rock Crystal Stick Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
reverse carved intaglio (also known as a reverse painted intaglio, or ‘Essex crystal’). A round cabochon
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Marlin Reverse Essex Crystal Brooch Pin in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
This vintage brooch is crafted from 14 karat yellow gold and features a reverse painting intaglio
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late Victorian Painted Reverse Carved Rock Crystal 14 Karat Gold Lion Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round, transparent, rock crystal cabochon measuring approximately 24.4 mm; bezel set
Category

Antique 1860s Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Reverse Carved Rock Crystal Quartz 14 Karat Yellow Gold Fox Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bangle bracelet centers a bezel set oval reverse carved rock crystal quartz cabochon. Depicting
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Bangles

Materials

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

Modernist Reverse Cut and Etched Crystal vase by Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
This tapered cyclindrical vase features reverse etched cut and frosted alternating size polka dots
Category

20th Century Swedish Vases

Victorian Mother-Of-Pearl Reverse Carved Rock Crystal Quartz 14 Karat Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a box chain suspending a bezel set reverse carved rock crystal quartz cabochon. Oval
Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Essex Crystal 14 Karat Yellow Gold Equestrian Reverse Head Cufflinks
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
These Cufflinks feature an equestrian design with a hand painted reverse intaglio Essex Crystal
Category

Antique 1890s Cufflinks

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Very Fine 18K Reverse Intaglio Painted Crystal Pendant Brooch, circa 1900
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Very fine 18K Reverse Intaglio Painted Crystal Pendant Brooch depicting a finch on a pine bough
Category

Antique Early 1900s Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Victorian Reverse Carved Dog Locket Pendant
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
. Immortalized in reverse carved crystal, his lifelike portrait appears three-dimensional and is entirely
Category

Antique 1880s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

runway CHRISTIAN DIOR GALLIANO black crystal buckle reverse leather jacket US8 M
Located in Hong Kong, NT
runway CHRISTIAN DIOR GALLIANO black crystal buckle reverse leather jacket US8 M CHRISTIAN DIOR by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Blazers

Continental Reverse Wedding Cake Chandelier
Located in Westwood, NJ
Continental six-light cut crystal and polished brass inverted wedding cake chandelier, each tier
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Reverse Carved Intaglio Fox Cufflinks
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A pair of Victorian rock crystal and yellow gold cufflinks, each comprising a round cabochon rock
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cufflinks

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Cartier Rock Crystal Quartz 14 Karat Gold Fox Essex Crystal Ring
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a 13.5 mm round and domed rock crystal quartz cabochon Reverse carved to depict a
Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Essex Crystal Victorian Gold Navy Flag Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
With a domed round rock crystal reverse intaglio painted to depict three colors Navy flag To a
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Crystal, 18k Gold, Gold

Chanel Long Gold, Pearl and Crystal Necklace
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
" cushion cut crystal on the reverse side. Round Chanel signature plaque on one gold diamond piece closest
Category

Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Victorian Essex Crystal Yellow Gold Fox Cufflinks
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
have a circular form, ornamented with a hand painted reverse intaglio Essex crystal panel. Each Essex
Category

Antique 19th Century British Cufflinks

Materials

Crystal, Yellow Gold

Victorian Essex Crystal and Yellow Gold Dog Cufflinks
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
hand painted reverse intaglio Essex crystal panel. Each Essex crystal panel depicts a pair of 'English
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cufflinks

Materials

Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Essex Crystal Hounds and Pheasants Cufflinks
Located in Riverdale, NY
Extremely detailed and finely reverse painted essex crystal cufflinks from the 1920s. Luminescent
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

Antique 1880s Essex Crystal and Yellow Gold Bird Cufflinks
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
an oval form, ornamented with a hand painted reverse intaglio Essex crystal panel. Each Essex
Category

Antique 1880s Cufflinks

Materials

Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marcus Co. 1930 s Essex Crystal and Gold Hunting Cufflinks
By Marcus Co.
Located in New York, NY
links have 4 finely executed individual reverse painted Essex Crystals. The crystals depict a jumping
Category

Vintage 1930s American Cufflinks

Materials

Crystal, 14k Gold

Victorian Painted Carved Rock Crystal Platinum 18 Karat Gold Hunting Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering three round reversed carved rock crystal cabochon; bezel set and backed by white mother-of-pearl
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Diamond and Essex Crystal, Yellow Gold Dog Brooch - Victorian
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional Victorian diamond, essex crystal and 9k yellow gold reverse intaglio dog brooch
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, 9k Gold

Antique Victorian Essex Crystal Gold Shorthorn Bull Cufflink Tie Clip Set
Located in Narberth, PA
Reverse carved crystal was a technique created by cutting pieces of rock quartz crystal into a
Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Cufflinks

Materials

Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

Pair of Bagues Style Crystal Bird Form Sconces
By Maison Baguès
Located in Bradenton, FL
a pair of gilt and crystal sconces depicting reverse facing birds. Height overall 19".
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Bagues Style Crystal Bird Form Sconces
By Maison Baguès
Located in Bradenton, FL
a pair of gilt and crystal sconces depicting reverse facing birds. Height overall 19".
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal

Victorian Essex Crystal Dog Cufflinks 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
cuff links feature articulated fittings to their reverse for ease of wear and two domed crystals each
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Cufflinks

Materials

Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Rock Crystal Jade Emerald Diamond platinum Bird Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
A very unusual reverse carved crystal pendant from the Art Deco (ca1920) era! This beautiful
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Rock Crystal, Platinum

Pomellato Capri Turquoise Rock Crystal Reversible Stations Chain Necklace 16"
By Pomellato
Located in Northbrook, IL
yellow gold, this piece features vibrant blue turquoise stones with clear rock crystal on the reverse of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Art Deco 18kt Essex Crystal Horse Head Stick Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Narberth, PA
, the pin features a hand-painted chestnut horse within a reverse carved crystal on a mother of pearl
Category

Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Crystal, 18k Gold

Art Deco Egyptian Revival Platinum Carved Crystal Diamond Emerald Coral Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
reverse carved crystal, accented by diamonds, emeralds & coral Chain set with eye clean and white old
Category

Vintage 1920s Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Essex Crystal gold Money Clip
Located in Aspen, CO
Made in the at the turn of the century, this reverse painting under crystal in gold is an unusual
Category

Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Vanity Items

Materials

14k Gold

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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.