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What is Essex crystal?
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Essex crystal is a type of jewelry that features a polished dome made of rock crystal. Jewelry makers reverse-carve an image into the flat base of the crystal, and the image then becomes visible inside of the dome. Find a selection of Essex crystal jewelry and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Antique 14K YG Reverse Intaglio Essex Crystal Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
The reverse of the crystal has been expertly intaglio-carved and meticulously painted, creating the remarkable three-dimensional illusion for which Essex crystal jewelry is celebrated.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Brooches
Materials
14k Gold
14K Gold Edwardian Essex Crystal Pendant of Chimney Sweep
Located in Venice, CA
When looked at from the side, you can see the depth of the carving, and the chimney sweep is three-dimensional within the crystal, giving the piece an element of magic. The crystal i...
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold
Edwardian Platinum Diamond and Pearl Reverse Carved Rock Crystal Equestrian Pin
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Platinum Diamond and Pearl Reverse Carved Rock Crystal Equestrian Brooch c.1910
Essex crystal jewelry utilizes reverse glyptography — the art of gemstone carving — to crea...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Platinum
Antique Essex Crystal Horse Riding Scene 18ct Gold Round Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
This exquisite pair of early twentieth century 18 carat yellow gold cufflinks are a wonderful example of exquisite Essex Crystal jewellery.
Each of the four cabochon crystals measu...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cufflinks
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Essex Crystal Fox Stickpin
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Period Essex Crystal Fox Stickpin set in 14k gold. Wonderful carving and reverse painting on the fox. Mother of pearl backing. 1930's USA.
3" length. Head .5 wide, 5/8" hig...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Crystal, 14k Gold
Antique Gold Painting on Crystal, Essex Crystal, Cufflinks
Located in Aspen, CO
In both yellow and rose gold, notice the dog bone on the other side of the "Essex's crystal". Large and substantial, these cufflinks are in fine condition.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Cufflinks
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold
