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.
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Crystal, 14k 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.
Crystal, 14k Gold
Marcus & Co. Equestrian Essex Crystal Bracelet
By Marcus & Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
An Essex Crystal is a cabochon crystal carved with an intaglio image into the reverse which is then hand painted in minute, realistic detail.
Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Essex Crystal and Yellow Gold Horse Cufflinks
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The links have an circular form, ornamented with a hand painted reverse intaglio Essex crystal panel. Each Essex crystal panel depicts a horses head in reins.
Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Essex Crystal Pheasant Charm
Located in Venice, CA
We also have its counterpart, the 18K Gold Essex Crystal Wild Turkey Charm, available in our shop.
Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Essex Crystal and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive antique Essex crystal ring has been crafted in 9k yellow gold.
Crystal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Essex Crystal Wild Turkey Charm
Located in Venice, CA
We also have its counterpart, the 18K Gold Essex Crystal Pheasant Charm, available in our shop.
Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Essex Crystal Yellow Gold Dog Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive antique Essex crystal ring has been crafted in 9k yellow gold.
Crystal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Essex Crystal and 18k Yellow Gold Dog Cufflinks
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Each cufflink consists of two essex crystal panels, one depicting an 'English pointer' dog and the other a hounds head.
Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Yellow Gold Tie Clip
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The Essex crystal has a mother of pearl background.
Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Essex Crystal Horse and Rider Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Essex crystal carving of a horse and jockey surrounded by rose diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$3,860
H 0.5 in W 1 in L 1.25 in
Antique Essex Crystal English Sheepdog/Bearded Collie Stickpin in 18K
Located in Baltimore, MD
The image is then painted in realistic detail. The scale of this Essex crystal dog pin is quite unusual and especially wonderful.
Crystal, 18k Gold
14KT Gold Essex Crystal Fox Hunting Horn Brooch, Circa 1910
Located in Braintree, GB
The fox head is painted beneath a domed crystal lens, creating the depth and magnification associated with Essex crystal work.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Equestrian Essex Crystal 14K Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Montgomery, AL
From the stunning hand painted essex crystals to the hand fabricated horse tack links!!
Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Past Sights Beautiful example of Victorian period Essex Crystal reverse intaglio ring depicting birds into natural scene like a window on Eden garden, beautiful carving highly detail...
Crystal, 18k Gold
$3,500
H 0.48 in W 0.36 in D 0.2 in
Victorian Bulldog Dog Pendant Essex Crystal 14 Karat Gold Necklace Bulldog
Located in New York, NY
The Essex Crystal dates to the 19th - early 20th Century.
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Belle Epoque Essex Crystal and Diamond Cat Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
This special brooch is from the Belle Epoque era, made in France, consisting of an essex crystal cat face mounted in 18 karat yellow gold with a diamond surround.
Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Essex Crystal and 9 Carat Yellow Gold Dog Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The circular cabochon Essex crystal panel features a hand painted reverse intaglio, depicting a dog's head.
Crystal, Yellow Gold
$2,500
W 0.5 in L 0.5 in
Victorian Horse Essex Crystal Earrings Enamel 14 Karat Gold Equestrian Racing
Located in New York, NY
The Essex Crystal earrings are in superb condition.
Crystal, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
14K Gold Edwardian Essex Crystal Pendant of Chimney Sweep
Located in Venice, CA
Sourced on a trip to London, this delicate and charming Essex crystal pendant features a carved rock crystal with the image of a chimney sweep holding a ladder and dressed in tails a...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold
Essex Crystal Polo Horse 14 Carat Gold Pin Brooch, 1900
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Essex Crystal Polo Horse 14 Carat Gold Pin Brooch, created around 1900.
Crystal, Gold
$5,326
Dm 0.6 in L 0.99 in
Exceptional Hermès Vintage Essex Crystal Gold Cufflinks Horse Stirrup Pattern
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Astounding Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Cufflinks Pattern: Horse Heads and Stirrup The essex crystal adds volume to the design which appears in 3 Dimensions Rare vintage items !
Crystal, 18k Gold
$3,750
D 0.58 in Dm 1.6 in
14K Gold & Essex Crystal Figural Ship's Wheel Brooch with a Sailboat at Sea
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique gold and Essex crystal brooch. In 14 karat yellow gold.
Crystal, 14k Gold
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
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.
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold
Equestrian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Antique 14K Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous Edwardian Period Equestrian Essex Crystal pendant/brooch in the shape of a beautifully detailed gold saddle.
Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
RARE Antique Essex Crystal Butterfly Locket Pendant 22K Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This rare antique locket boasts an intricate Essex Crystal depicting a butterfly surrounded by possibly natural pearl beads.
Pearl, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Essex Crystal Fox Terrier Pendant 14k Yellow Gold Charm Dog Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Essex crystal pendant crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1920s).
Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Essex Crystal Reverse Painted Dog Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Each earring features a stunning Essex crystal atop a beautifully reverse-painted dog design, showcasing intricate artistry that dog lovers will adore.
Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Essex Crystal and 14k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1915
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive, Essex crystal and 14 karat yellow gold floral brooch; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Crystal, Yellow Gold
$3,120Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Gold Painting on Crysta, 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.
Rock Crystal, Crystal, 14k Gold, Gold
$2,850
H 1.2 in W 1 in D 0.3 in
Miniature Pinscher Chihuahua Terrier Dog Pendant Essex Crystal 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
The Essex Crystal dates to the 19th - early 20th Century.
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Essex Crystal Horse Riding Scene 18ct Gold Round Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
The attention to detail in these painted scenes is simply extraordinary. Essex Crystals, also known as reverse intaglio crystals, magnify the beautifully detailed artworks beneath th...
Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k 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 painted quartz.
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Yellow Gold Brooch. Essex Crystal Horse Motif 14K Yellow Gold 1880
Located in New York, NY
Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Material: Essex Crystal "A distinctive expression of Victorian craftsmanship, this Essex crystal horse brooch clip showcases an intricately carved equestrian...
Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Circa 1900 Essex Crystal Fox Bar Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The circular cabochon Essex crystal panel features a hand painted reverse intaglio, depicting a fox's head.
Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Edwardian Essex Crystal 14K Gold Antique Horse Equestrian Cufflinks
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as bar link style cufflinks with round terminals bezel set with Essex crystal Comprised of reverse carved carved crystal quartz - colorless body Painted to depict horse head...
Pearl, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k 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 are made with a painstaking technique that involves carving on the back of the crys...
Crystal, 18k Gold
$2,840
W 0.83 in L 3.31 in
Antique Victorian 14K Gold Reverse Intaglio Essex Crystal Dog Portrait Stickpin
Located in Rotterdam, NL
The craftsmanship and attention to detail are characteristic of late 19th-century jewelry, when reverse intaglio crystals, also known as Essex crystals, were prized for their artistr...
Crystal, 14k Gold, Gold
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. Painted to depict various fish in oceanic scenes with waves, rocks, seaweed, and foli...
Crystal, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$4,500
H 1.13 in Dm 1.25 in
Levi & Salaman, Antique Nephrite & Essex Crystal Pill Box, U.K., circa 1911
By Levi & Salaman
Located in Chatham, ON
Levi & Salaman - Antique nephrite pill box with floral Essex crystal (rock crystal - reverse carved intaglio) - hand painted and carved daisy in full bloom with mother-of-pearl backi...
Jade, Rock Crystal, Gold
Late Victorian 18k Gold Intaglio Essex Crystal Cuff Links with Birds
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Crafted from luxurious 18k gold, each cuff link features a beautifully detailed Intaglio Essex crystal depicting birds in a charming and lifelike manner.
Crystal, 18k Gold
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 hand-painted. This is called an Essex crystal, which is a cut cabochon of crystal wit...
Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,560Sale Price|20% Off
Cufflinks Platinum, Essex Crystal, Fine Reverse Painting under Rock Crystal
Located in Aspen, CO
Cufflinks with Essex Crystals, these cufflinks are of finely painted dogs on mother of pearl and placed under Rock Crystal, these cufflinks are platinum with platinum dog bone eleme...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Platinum
$1,713
H 1.17 in W 1.04 in
Antique 14ct Yellow Gold, 1920s Essex Crystal Glass, Vase of Flowers Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Essex Crystal Pendant 14ct Gold Tested Circa 1920s * THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY.
Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand Painted Essex Crystal Bridle Pin
Located in Lexington, KY
This remarkable Art Deco pin is in 14k yellow gold and features a beautiful hand-painted Essex crystal center in a dramatically angled bridle bit shaped pin.
Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Essex Crystal Pendant 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
We always love vintage essex pieces!! This beauty was hand painted over 100 years ago!
Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Essex Crystal Riding Themed Bracelet
Located in Riverdale, NY
Art Deco period link bracelet with "Horse" theme showing riders, horses and polo players finely reverse painted under rock crystal cabochons, backed with mother of pearl. Alternating...
Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
Lapis Lazuli Necklace with Vintage Essex Crystal Style Clasp, 18"
Located in Chesterland, OH
It is finished with a stunning, one-of-a-kind vintage clasp crafted in the Essex crystal style with painted glass detailing.
Crystal, Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Late Victorian Essex Crystal Gold Duck Pin
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Framed in 9 carat yellow gold, the reverse painted duck stands on the shore overlooking the water, his lustrous feathers bursting with color. Water laps at his webbed feet and reeds ...
9k Gold
Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Gold Dog Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The domed round shape rock crystal reverse intaglio painted to depict a Yorkshire Terrier. Mounted in 18Kt gold setting Finger size: 7 Diameter of the top: 25 mm Weight: 16.2 gr
Rock Crystal, Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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.
Crystal, 15k Gold
“Naughty Terrier” Reverse Carved Crystal Diamond Silver Gold Pendant
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
An adorable rendition of a terrier dog, immortalized in reverse painted Essex crystal and framed by rose cut diamonds. The pendant measures just over 1 inch in diameter and is slight...
Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Silver
Large Victorian Gold and Reverse Carved Crystal Pheasant Stick Pin
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1890s Yellow Gold Stick Pin with a Carved Reverse Essex Crystal depicting a Pheasant. The Crystal measures just under 3/4 inch in diameter and with the gold Rope Border bezel 7...
Crystal, 14k Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co England Essex Reverse Intaglio Field Mice Gold Cufflinks
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Charming vintage Tiffany & Co. cufflinks in 18k yellow gold, showcasing exquisite Essex crystal reverse intaglio scenes. Finely painted field country mice motifs appear beneath ...
Yellow Gold, Gold
14K Gold Yachting, Rowing, & Duck Hunting Stick Pin Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fineness: Marked as 18k to the essex crystal. Professionally tests as 14k with some 18 karat elements.
Crystal, 14k Gold
$1,538
H 1.25 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in
Antique English bubble glass paper weight, with a Jack Russel dog, England 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
Antique English bubble glass paper weight or paper press, with intaglio of the head of a Jack Russel dog, carved and painted reverse, Essex crystal style links. (Essex crystal jewelr...
Glass
Victorian 21K Yellow Gold Reverse Intaglio Essex Glass Pendant #23263
Located in Washington Depot, CT
This rare Essex crystal technique creates a lifelike, three-dimensional effect under the domed glass.
Gold, Yellow Gold
Wonderful Tiffany Reverse Crystal Victorian Stickpin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Riverdale, NY
Wonderful and rare Tiffany Reverse Crystal Victorian Stickpin. Substantial size and quality with an incredible oval hand painted Essex crystal of riders galloping on a horse drawn bu...
Crystal, 18k Gold
Edwardian Essex Crystal Gold Yacht Pin Brooch
Located in London, GB
Edwardian Essex crystal Yacht in steering wheel pin
Rock Crystal, 15k 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 crystal into a convex form and then polishing it into a cabochon shape.
Crystal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Essex Crystal Gold Boxer Dog Motif Bracelet
Located in Portland, ME
14K Yellow gold Art Deco essex crystal bracelet. The dog motif link bracelet is set with three round essex crystals depicting boxers and finished with bone links.
Crystal, 14k Gold
Victorian Reverse Intaglio Essex Crystal Bird Brooch
Located in London, GB
Essex crystal carved and painted showing a bird upon a cherry tree branch.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Reverse Intaglio Essex Crystal Bird Brooch
Located in London, GB
Essex crystal carved and painted showing a bird upon a cherry tree branch.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 15k Essex Crystal "Dalmatian" Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
A fabulous Essex crystal pendant from the Edwardian (ca1910s) era!
Pearl, Rock Crystal, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Reverse Essex Crystal Intaglio Bird Floral Motif Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
Victorian Reverse Essex Crystal intaglio Bird floral motif necklace.
18k Gold
Antique Victorian Essex Crystal Terrier Locket
Located in New York, NY
An adorable Victorian Essex crystal reverse intaglio locket. This 18k gold locket features a Norwich terrier surrounded by rose cut diamond row and extra pearls at four additional po...
Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Exquisite Essex Crystal and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Originally a brooch and now mounted as a ring, it is a reverse intaglio in Essex crystal. The process to make a piece like this is a long and highly skilled effort of multiple crafts...
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Estate 14k Essex Crystal Nautical Alphabet Pin/Brooch
Located in Narberth, PA
Crafted in 14k yellow gold, the large, circular Essex crystal cabochon rests on a shimmery mother of pearl background, and is set within a smooth and simple bezel setting.
Crystal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
Essex Crystal Horse Ring in Rose Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Essex crystal horse ring in rose gold 18 karats.
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Essex Crystal Cufflink and Tie Clip Components '5 pieces'
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
These classic vintage Silver Essex Crystal cufflink and tie clip components feature horses and celebratory scenes.
Crystal, Silver
Edwardian Reverse Intaglio Essex Crystal 14K gold nautical bracelet & broach set
Located in Surfside, FL
Edwardian square Reverse Intaglio Essex Crystal handpainted nautical bracelet & broach set, in 14k yellow gold.
14k Gold
1920s Essex Crystal Glass Iris Floral 14 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Pin
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
Essex Crystal is sometimes referred to as a "reverse intaglio".
Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lavender Kunzite Necklace With Vintage Painted Glass Essex Crystal Clasp
Located in Chesterland, OH
Lavender Chatoyant Kunzite Necklace With Vintage Painted Glass Essex Crystal Clasp. The length of the necklace is 18.5 inches (47 cm).
Crystal, Kunzite
Antique Victorian French Essex Crystal Flower circa 1900 Brooch
Located in Lancaster , GB
This breathtakingly beautiful antique French flower brooch is from the Victorian era, Circa 1900 A beautiful bouquet of hand painted flowers adorns the centre which is overlaid with...
Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1900-1920 Essex Crystal and Seed Pearl Floral 14 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
This vintage 1900-1920 Essex crystal brooch is as beautiful as any I have ever seen.
Crystal, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage French Horn Reverse Painted Essex Crystal Brooch Pin with Horse, Rider
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
This vintage, antique French Horn Essex Crystal Glass Brooch is reverse painted and features a horse and rider scene.
Crystal, 10k Gold
Art Deco Pristine Gold Reverse Crystal Essex Crystal Scottish Terrier Pin
Located in Palm Beach, FL
18k Reverse/Essex Crystal Scottish Terrier bar pin. Wonderful quality reverse painting & carving.
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Antique Essex Crystal Pointer Dog Stick Pin 15 Karat Gold, circa 1900
Located in Preston, Lancashire
An outstanding antique Essex Crystal stick pin with pointer dog scene, Circa 1900.
Crystal, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Gold
Unavailable
H 0.5 in L 7.25 in
14 Karat White/Gold and Essex Crystal Equestrian, Hunter, Jumper Bracelet
Located in Santa Fe, NM
14 karat white gold equestrian bracelet with Essex crystal. Links are modeled after stirrups, bugles, and cinches.
14k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian 14k Essex Crystal Hunting Dog & Fox Cufflinks
Located in Narberth, PA
Each 14k yellow gold piece adorns a 3D hand painted image of a dog and fox on each cufflink to depict a hunting scene within the rock crystal pieces. The bezel set essex crystal ca...
Crystal, 14k Gold
Spectacular Large Hallmarked English Essex Crystal Gold French Bulldog Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This remarkable 9k box is the best in show. The Essex crystal French Bulldog is such high quality including the depth of the carving and the artistry of it's painting.
9k Gold
Antique Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Pug Dog Gold Stick Pin, Austria
Located in Dusseldorf, NRW
Antique Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Pug Dog Gold Stick Pin 14k rose gold (580/1000), rock crystal Length 7.8 cm, diameter of head 1.4 cm Marks: Viennese assay marks for ...
Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Essex Crystal Mirror Art Deco Unique Luxury Statement Cufflinks
Located in Benfleet, GB
A set of hand crafted 18ct gold cufflinks made with Essex Crystal mirrors Unique in their design, these cufflinks are set with the finest Essex Crystal backed with polished gold mir...
Crystal, 18k Gold
Essex Crystal Fox Hunting Cufflinks
Located in Frankfurt, DE
Reverse Handpainted Rock Crystal mounted in 750/- Yellow Gold, very Ralph Lauren!!
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Dm 0.78 in L 18 in
Taiwan Green Jasper Necklace with Rare Vintage Painted Glass Essex Crystal Clasp
Located in Chesterland, OH
The necklace is fastened with a large beautiful, unique vintage painted glass Essex crystal clasp. The weight of the necklace is 230 grams (8 oz).
Crystal, Jasper, Sterling Silver
Essex Crystal Fox Hunting Cuff Links
Located in Frankfurt, DE
Handpainted Rock Crystal mounted in 750/- Yellow Gold
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Victorian Essex Crystal Pendant Lily of the Valley
Located in Middleton, WI
This reverse crystal intaglio is made from a smooth cabochon of rock crystal with a lily of the valley flower carved expertly into the flat back and then oil painted with bright colo...
Rock Crystal, 15k Gold
Essex Crystal Fox Portrait Hunting Brooch, circa 1910
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The detail of the fox on this painted-on-reverse Essex glass is astounding, down to it's orangey-red tongue! Three dimensional appearing, the fox in glass is bezel set and centered ...
14k Gold
Unavailable
H 2.84 in W 2.56 in D 3.75 in
Large Victorian Silver and Essex Crystal Dog Kennel Cigarette Box 'St Bernard'
By Thomas Johnson, London 1
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A very fine large Victorian novelty silver and Essex rock crystal cigarette box, modeled as a slatted wooden dog kennel, the front with an applied Essex rock crystal panel depicting ...
Silver
Superb Essex Crystal French Bulldog or Boston Terrier Pearl Gold Charm Pendant
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This incredibly detailed pendant charm really captures the essence of this adorable dog! The reverse crystal is deeply carved and amazingly painted. He is framed by a row of cultured...
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Unavailable
H 1.46 in W 1.26 in D 2.25 in
Victorian Silver and Essex Crystal Dog Kennel Vesta Case 'Bull Dog', London 1881
By Thomas Johnson, London 1
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A very fine Victorian novelty silver and Essex rock crystal vesta case, modelled as a slatted wooden dog kennel, the front with an applied Essex rock crystal panel depicting a bull d...
Silver
Unavailable
H 3.47 in W 1.19 in D 0.4 in
18-Carat Gold Essex Rock Crystal Horse Racing Stick, circa 1880
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
Without hallmark, tested Fine quality Victorian gold stick pin Essex crystal head showing a racing horse and jockey.
Unavailable
Reverse Intaglio Crystal Bulldog Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
A stunning and exceptionally rare pair of high quality reverse intaglio crystal cufflinks, also known as "Essex Crystal".
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Exceptional Art Deco Reverse Crystal Gold Sporting Motifs Double Sided Cufflinks
Located in Palm Beach, FL
These wonderful 14k Essex crystal cufflinks have great depth in each of the reverse carvings.
Crystal, 14k Gold
German Shepherd Gold and Crystal Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of double-sided cufflinks. 14K yellow gold set with essex crystals depicting German Shepherd dogs. 1/2" in diameter.
14k Gold
Gold and Crystal Terrier Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Large round cufflinks. 14K yellow gold, set with an Essex Crystal image of a terrier. 7/8" in diameter.
14k Gold
Yard Gold Reverse Crystal Fox Money Clip
By Yard
Located in New York, NY
Made and signed by YARD. 14K yellow gold, with a large applied Essex crystal of a fox head. 2 1/2" x 3/4." A great subject.
Crystal, 14k Gold
Gold and Horse Crystal Safety Pin
Located in New York, NY
With an applied center reserve, an Essex crystal with a horse head portrait. 14K yellow gold. 2" long.
14k Gold
Gold and Crystal Horse Money Clip
Located in New York, NY
Well-designed money clip. In the center is an essex crystal, depicting a horse's head. 14K yellow gold.
14k Gold
Berca Original 1950s Reverse Painting under Crystal Sterling Silver Bracelet
Located in Valenza, IT
Essex or Reverse Painting Under Crystal Bracelet in five different motifs.
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Cartier Gold and Horse Crystal Money Clip
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Large heart-shaped money clip, set with an Essex crystal portrait of a horse's head. Made and signed by CARTIER. 14K yellow gold. 2 1/4" x 2 1/4."
14k Gold
Art Deco Reverse Carved Rock Crystal Equestrian Motif Multi Charm Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
The Essex crystal cabochons display some scratches on the surface and the painted images, especially on the fox charms, shows some fading.
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
English Essex Crystal Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
The cuff links are double sided. Circa 1986. Essex crystals are clear crystal cut as a cabochon.
Crystal, 9k Gold
Antique Essex Crystal English Terrier Stickpin
Located in Baltimore, MD
Charming Victorian 18K gold Essex crystal stickpin of an English terrier. Essex crystal is a process where rock crystals are cut as a cabochon (flat on one side and rounded, like a d...
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Enos Richardson Essex Crystal Dog Cufflinks
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Borzoi Dogs Essex Crystal Cuff Links by Enos Richardson Colorful Essex crystal cuff links comprising four bezel-set reverse carved Dog crystals, each measuring approximately 1/2&quo...
Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
Vintage Essex Crystal Dog Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
This is a set of 14ct yellow gold cufflinks. These essex crystal cufflinks are beautifully crafted displaying a vivid image of a dog.
Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique reverse Essex Crystal Scottie Dog Cufflinks
Located in Chicago, IL
14K yellow gold and Reverse Painted Essex Crystal, Scottie Dog Cufflinks, Incredible 3 dimentional detail.
Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
Large & Exquisite Reverse Carved Essex Crystal Victorian Locket
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Yellow Gold Reverse Carved Essex Crystal Victorian Locket Brooch - Superb reverse carving and painting (picture appearing perfectly in focus from every angle!)
Rock Crystal, 15k Gold
Victorian Essex Crystal Yellow Gold Fox Cufflinks
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Condition This exceptional pair of Essex crystal intaglio cufflinks is exceptional quality set with hand painted Essex crystal intaglios, depicting a fox's head.
Crystal, Yellow Gold
Victorian Essex Crystal Yellow Gold Stickpin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This Victorian stickpin brooch displays an Essex crystal panel in a circular cabochon form.
Crystal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Essex Crystal and Gold Horse Cufflinks
Located in New Orleans, LA
The beautifully hand-enameled likenesses of two race horses in the profile are visible through the Essex crystal set in these handsome cufflinks. Crafted in Birmingham, England, thes...
18k Gold, Enamel
Reverse Intaglio Essex Crystal German Shepherd Cufflinks
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A pair of reverse intaglio Essex crystal cufflinks, each depicting a German Shepherd dog.
Crystal, Yellow Gold
Victorian Essex Crystal and Yellow Gold Dog Cufflinks
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The links have an circular form, ornamented with a hand painted reverse intaglio Essex crystal panel. Each Essex crystal panel depicts a pair of 'English Pointer' dogs.
Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Incredible Reverse Painted Essex Crystal & Natural Pearl Pendant
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Incredible Reverse Painted Essex Crystal, Pearl & Enamel Pendant
Natural Pearl, 15k 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 mother of pearl backing.
Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
Hermes LG Vintage Brown Croc Doctor Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes rare and collectible large doctor’s bag in brown shiny croc, lined in brown leather and caramel velvet, gold tone hardware. Dates back to the 50s , pre date stamp. Handle drop...
$2,742Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.95 in W 3.15 in D 2.37 in
Rare circa 1900 Sterling Silver Diamond and Enamel Powder Compact with Lipstick
Located in GB
Wimbledon Furniture We are delighted to offer For sale this stunning circa 1900 French or Italian Sterling silver Diamond & Enamel powder compact with lipstick A very good looking a...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
AUSTRIAN HUNGARIAN 1915 Enameled Beetle Watch Ring In 18Kt Gold & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A rare Austrian-Hungarian watch ring. This is an extremely rare and unusual clock-ring, created in the early 20th century during the Austrian-Hungarian empire period, circa 1915. Th...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Georgian Star Sapphire Diamond Guilloche Enamel 14K Gold Ring Circa 1830
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Georgian Period cabochon star sapphire, diamond, cobalt blue guilloche enamel 14K gold ring. Circa 1830 This beautiful antique ring dates from the George IV/Regency Period. ...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
1800 Roman micro mosaic dog brooch
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An oval micro mosaic of a dog with a blue background in an 18 carat gold border, with a silver setting which can be either a brooch or a stand, Rome, circa 1800. weight: 9.4 g dimen...
18k Gold, Silver
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace, the flexible tapering yellow gold body formed of three rows of scale-like collets each set with a round cabochon-cut turquoise, the h...
Turquoise, Gold
Antique Victorian Tiara with Diamond Star - c.1890
Located in London, GB
We are exceptionally delighted to offer this spectacular Victorian diamond star tiara made c.1890. The tiara will come in a fully fitted presentation case as photographed. Upon pond...
Diamond, Gold
Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace/Tiara, circa 1915
Located in London, GB
Pigeon's blood Burmese ruby and diamond necklace/tiara. Set to the centre with twenty six oval old cut natural unenhanced Pigeon's blood Burmese rubies in open back claw settings, ra...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum
PRADA Leather Hat Rare Cap Visor Equestrian Aviator
By Prada
Located in Berlin, BE
Symphony in Leather: The Rare Prada Masterpiece The rare Prada leather hat showcases the brand's unparalleled craftsmanship and avant-garde design ethos. Crafted from the finest, s...
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
A turn of the 20th century diamond-set fringe tiara
Located in London, GB
A turn of the 20th century diamond-set fringe tiara, the base consisting of interlocking openwork geometric scroll sections set with small old-cut diamonds estimated to weigh 3¼ cara...
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian Coral Scarab Beetle Bug Insect Brooch Pin Egyptian Revival Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare antique Egyptian Revival Hand Carved Coral Victorian Scarab Beetle Insect Brooch Pin in 9 Karat Gold. The stunning three dimensional scarab beetle bug insect is carve...
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
$5,500 / set
Black Onyx cat with pink sapphire band ring
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18K, beautifully hand carved Onyx Cat Head, Carved by Master Carver Idar Oberstein. Citrine eyes, .80 carats of Pink Sapphires in eternity band.
Onyx, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Byzantine Architectural Gold Bishop Ring Set With intaglio
Located in Firenze, IT
Date: 8th-9th century AD Dimensions: 32 x 22 mm, Ring size: 8 ¾ Weight: 5,6 gr L’anello bizantino, databile all’VIII-IX secolo, si distingue per un intaglio in citrino incastonat...
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Monture Cartier Burmese Sapphire Ring, circa 1970
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Vintage Monture Cartier Burmese sapphire ring. Set to centre with an oval cabochon natural unenhanced Burmese sapphire in an open back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 4...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Renaissance Cameo Pendant
Located in New Orleans, LA
The cameo at the center of this exceptional pendant is a stunning example of the art of gem engraving during the Renaissance. It likely dates to the early 17th century and features a...
Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
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