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Vintage Essex Crystal Earrings of Pheasant and Hunting Dog
Located in Stamford, CT
Essex Crystal or Reverse Crystal Inaglios are items in which a miniature artist carves an image on
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Crystal, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Essex Crystal Terrier Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
containment. Essex crystal or reverse crystal intaglio, another name for the art, was painstakingly hand made
Category

Antique 1880s Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, 15k Gold

Victorian Pug Dog Pendant Enamel Essex Crystal 18 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous and very rare antique Victorian Essex Crystal, also referred to as a reverse
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Victorian Boston Terrier Dog Pendant Essex Crystal 14 Karat Gold French Bulldog
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous and very rare antique Victorian Essex Crystal, also referred to as a reverse crystal
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Reverse Essex Crystal Dog Tie Pin
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A fine reverse Essex crystal tie pin depicting a dog, early 20th Century. The tie pin has rubbed
Category

Early 20th Century Cufflinks

Materials

Crystal, Yellow Gold

Hunting Reverse Intaglio 18K Gold Crystal Cufflinks
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Reverse intaglio crystal cufflinks with forest animal scenes. The cufflinks each have a different
Category

Early 20th Century Cufflinks

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Reverse Painted Crystal Fly Fishing Pin
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
) splashing out of the water in its reverse carved crystal centerpiece. The body of the pin is fashioned as a
Category

Antique 1880s Brooches

Materials

Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Painted Reverse Carved Rock Crystal Fox Cufflinks
Located in Narberth, PA
Reverse carved crystal was a technique created by cutting pieces of rock crystal into a convex form
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Cufflinks

Materials

Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

Cartier 1940s Reverse Painting Crystal Horse Equestrian Gold Clip
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage, circa 1940s Cartier 14k gold clip, with reverse painting under crystal, depicting horse
Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold

Late Victorian Reverse Carved Rock Crystal Animal Motif Cufflinks
Located in Narberth, PA
Reverse carved crystal was a technique created by cutting a piece of rock quartz crystal into a
Category

Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Cufflinks

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Victorian Essex Crystal Intaglio Reverse Painted Pug Ring 10K
Located in Toledo, OH
Victorian Essex Crystal Intaglio reverse painted pug ring, 10K. These rings were a novelty during
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold

Edwardian 14K Gold Reverse Painted Essex Crystal Antelope Pin
Located in Venice, CA
14K Gold Reverse Painted Essex Crystal Antelope Pin This pin of an Antelope is an Artiodactyla's
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Essex Crystal Brooch With Reverse Painted Coach Scene
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A charming brooch pin in gold and reverse painted Essex crystal depicting a coach scene. The
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Horse Yellow Gold Stick Pin
Located in Southampton, PA
14k Yellow Gold Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Horse Stick Pin. With domed round shape
Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

Mid 20th Century Reverse Painted Intaglio Crystal Golf Golfer Cufflinks
Located in Miami Beach, FL
A pair of double sided glass golfer cufflinks with a reverse painted intaglio of a golfer mid
Category

Mid-20th Century Cufflinks

Materials

Crystal, Base Metal

Antique 14k Gold Essex Crystal Reverse Painted Intaglio Horse Charm Medallion
Located in New York, NY
borders the crystal. A true collector's piece for those that collect reverse intaglio Essex crystal
Category

Antique 1890s European Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, 14k Gold

Art Deco Diamond, Pearl and Reverse Carved Rock Crystal Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
of a stunning teardrop shaped reverse carved rock crystal pendant which hangs from a diamond and
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Platinum

Swarovski Jean Paul Gaultier for Atelier Crystal Reverse Hoop Push Back Earrings
By Swarovski
Located in Southampton, PA
” by 0.30” (without the chain). The earrings are embellished with crystals and weigh 6.7 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Crystal

Tiffany Co. Victorian Painted Reverse Carved Rock Crystal 18 Karat Gold Horse
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a transparent rock crystal measuring approximately 18.5 mm, bezel set, in a high polished
Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

JE Caldwell Co Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Horse Yellow Gold Brooch Pin
By J.E. Caldwell Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
14k Yellow Gold Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Horse Brooch Pin by JE Caldwell & Co. With domed
Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

Reverse Painting under Crystal, Hunting Motif Cufflinks, circa 1935
Located in Aspen, CO
three dimensional painting. Also called Essex Crystals, the detail is quite fine, and the shot gun
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

14k Gold

Reverse Painted Carved Rock Crystal and Gold Hunter Dog Cufflinks
Located in Firenze, IT
Depicting a couple of setter dogs.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Victorian Reverse Painted Carved Crystal Mother Pearl Fox Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Round cabochon intaglio carved reversed painted crystal depicting the head of a fox backed with
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Yellow Gold and Reverse Essex Crystal Duck Mallard Hunting Motif Cufflinks
Located in Chicago, IL
each side a finely deep carved very colorful and detailed Essex Crystal of Ducks and Mallards. Backed
Category

Vintage 1950s American Cufflinks

Materials

14k Gold

Art Deco 1930 Essex Glass Stick Pin Of A Clarinet Musician In 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
reverse crystal intaglio begins with the mining and cutting of fine rock crystal from Brazil or Madagascar
Category

Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

14Karat Gold Reverse Painted Intaglio Dog Duck Rifle Frame Hunting Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
detailed reverse painted intaglio of a hunting scene with dog holding a duck in mouth. This substnatial
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Essex Crystal Dog Theme Pendant
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Adorable reverse carved crystal pendant rendered in yellow gold depicting a small dog wearing a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold

Reverse Hand-Painted Carved Quartz Gold Sailboat Pierced Stud Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
. Pierced style 13mm top quality reverse carved Quartz crystal hand painted sail boats Pierced posts 14k
Category

Mid-20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Essex Crystal Rock Crystal Rouge Pot
Located in New York, NY
Charming essex crystal topped rouge jar from the art deco period. The rock crystal is reverse
Category

1930s European For The Table

Antique Canadian Set Of Three 14K Yellow Gold Reverse Painted Fox Buttons
Located in Sewickley, PA
head, executed in the traditional Essex crystal style with the image painted in reverse on rock crystal
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Essex Crystal Gold Crop Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive Essex crystal reverse intaglio, 14 carat yellow gold and 14 karat white gold 'riding
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Crystal, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

A Rock Crystal Intaglio Spider Ring, circa 1900
Located in Firenze, IT
The round cabochon-cut rock-crystal reverse engraved and painted to depict a Spider Weight: 2.8
Category

20th Century English Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Essex Crystal West-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, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Essex Crystal Yellow Gold Dog and Horse Cufflinks
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
hand painted reverse intaglio Essex crystal panel. Each cufflink consists of two Essex crystal panels
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Cufflinks

Materials

Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1880s Essex Crystal and Yellow Gold Fox Cufflinks
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
with a hand painted reverse intaglio Essex crystal panel. Each Essex crystal panel depicts a fox's
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Cufflinks

Materials

Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

A Rock Crystal Intaglio Pug Dog Ring, circa 1900
Located in Firenze, IT
The round cabochon-cut rock-crystal reverse engraved and painted to depict a Pug Dog Weight: 3.5
Category

20th Century English Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Essex crystal Duck cufflinks, sterling silver
Located in NEWARK, GB
. Modelled in sterling silver these Aer Deco era cufflinks feature reverse painted rock crystal cabochons or
Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Pair of French Tole, Églomisé and Crystal Sconces
By Maison Baguès, Robert Pansart, Maison Jansen
Located in Houston, TX
(reverse decorated mirror) and crystal figural sconces. The commedia Del'Arte églomisé design is quite
Category

20th Century French Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Tôle

Antique Victorian 1880s Essex Crystal and Yellow Gold Pheasant Cufflinks
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
painted reverse intaglio Essex crystal panel. Each Essex crystal panel depicts a pheasant. The links
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cufflinks

Materials

Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Exceptional Essex Crystal English Bulldog Brooch Set With Diamonds Sapphires
Located in Tampa, FL
This exceptional Essex crystal brooch features a hyper realistic reverse intaglio of an English
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Rock Crystal, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Essex Crystal Dog Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The domed round rock crystal reverse intaglio painted to depict a Yorkshire Terrier Later gold
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Dog Rabbit Essex Crystal Earrings Hound Hare 15 Karat Gold Greyhound
Located in New York, NY
carved into the reverse of the crystal and then hand painted with enamel. These are the work of master
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Rock Crystal, 15k Gold, Gold, Enamel

1890 Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand Carved Painted Crystal Equine Stick Pin
Located in Lexington, KY
reverse painted crystal! The crystal is reverse painted with a lovely equine image featuring a jockey
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Essex Crystal Fox Head Brooch
Located in Warminster, GB
A rare Quality 18ct. Gold, Antique, Essex Crystal intaglio, reverse carved and painted Fox Head
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

1940s Hollywood Cut Crystal Domed Chandelier with Etched Detailing
Located in New York, NY
An elegant reverse-etched cut crystal reverse domed chandelier is supported by antique silivered
Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Flush Mount

Materials

Nickel

14 Karat Gold and Essex Crystal Nautical Flag Cufflinks
Located in valatie, NY
A beautiful pair of 14K yellow gold and reverse painted Essex Crystal nautical flag cufflinks
Category

Vintage 1950s Cufflinks

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Schreiner Ny Reversible Pink Crystal Domed Pendant 1940S
Located in Wilmslow, GB
pink cabochon stone on the front and an inverted pink crystal on the reverse. Finished with a beautiful
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Tiffany Co 1905 Edwardian Essex Glass Scent Bottle 18kt Gold and Rock Quartz
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
above. Production of a reverse crystal intaglio begins with the mining and cutting of fine rock crystal
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Vanity Items

Materials

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

Michael Kanners Unique Carved Stone Champagne Cufflinks
By Michael Kanners
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
The intricately carved green and black tourmaline bottles are inset with reverse enameled rock
Category

2010s German Cufflinks

Materials

Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Dube Duilio Barnabe Fontana Arte Coffee Table, 1955
By Fontana Arte, dube
Located in Amarillo, TX
Dubé (Duilio Bernabe) coffee table. Fontana Arte, Italy, circa 1955. Reverse-painted crystal
Category

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

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Venini Murano Glass Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Chicago, IL
Large multi-tiered Murano glass crystal reverse wedding cake style chandelier by Venini. Chromed
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Chrome, Metal

Venini Murano Glass Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Chicago, IL
Large multi-tiered Murano glass crystal reverse wedding cake style chandelier by Venini. Chromed
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Chrome

Venini Murano Glass Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Chicago, IL
Large multi-tiered Murano glass crystal reverse wedding cake style chandelier by Venini. Chromed
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Chrome

TIFFANY CO. 1900 Edwardian Essex Glass Enameled Equestrian Pin In 18Kt Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
form of reverse intaglio, a technique where a design is engraved on the back of a crystal cabochon
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

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

Antique 15 Karat Aquamarine Brooch, English, circa 1840
Located in Toronto, ON
drop aquamarine, chain sections attached. The reverse of drop set with crystal locket. Measures: 2 ¾ x
Category

Antique 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine

Unusual Multicolor Crest Brooch/Necklace Combination
By Schreiner Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Oversized, dimensional crest brooch with reverse set faceted crystals in aquamarine, citrine
Category

Vintage 1960s American More Necklaces

Amazing Yves Saint Laurent Cuff Bracelets
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
foiled back, reverse set faceted rose cut crystals in different shapes. 1990's France. Script signed
Category

1990s French Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Gilt Metal

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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.