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
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
Crystal, 14k Gold
Antique Essex Crystal Fox Terrier Pendant 14k Yellow Gold Charm Dog Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
). Beautifully detailed, the whimsical charm highlights a Fox Terrier. Essex crystal was popular during the
Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Circa 1900 Essex Crystal Fox Bar Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Essex crystal and 18 karat yellow gold fox bar brooch; part of our
Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 14k Essex Crystal Hunting Dog & Fox Cufflinks
Located in Narberth, PA
hunting scene within the rock crystal pieces. The bezel set essex crystal cabochons rest in a rounded
Crystal, 14k Gold
Marcus & Co. Equestrian Essex Crystal Bracelet
By Marcus & Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
casual-chic accessory. Its focal point is an expertly crafted, hand painted Essex crystal of a beautiful
Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,087Sale Price|25% Off
H 1.26 in W 0.91 in D 0.35 in
EDWARDIAN 1905 Essex Glass Carved Fox Pendant Framed In 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
An Edwardian Essex glass carved fox pendant. An interesting Essex-glass pendant created during the
Rock Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k 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
Essex Crystal Fox Hunting Cuff Links
Located in Frankfurt, DE
Handpainted Rock Crystal mounted in 750/- Yellow Gold
Rock Crystal, 18k 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
14k Gold
Yard Gold Reverse Crystal Fox Money Clip
By Yard
Located in New York, NY
crystal of a fox head. 2 1/2" x 3/4." A great subject. Attractive and distinctive. Alice
Crystal, 14k Gold
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Essex Crystal Fox Miniature Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
is made of cabochon cut rock crystal, which back is covered with nacre. The picture of a fox is hand
Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Vintage Essex Crystal Fox Hunting Stickpin, 14k Equestrian Sport
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information: Essex Crystal Theme: Fox
Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Essex Crystal Yellow Gold Fox Cufflinks
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
exceptional quality set with hand painted Essex crystal intaglios, depicting a fox's head. The cufflinks are
Crystal, 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
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Essex Crystal Conversion Ring Horse Fox Dog Vintage 14k Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
cocktail ring. Representing a hunting scene with a horse, fox and dog (beagle). Essex Crystal is one of the
Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930's Reverse Crystal Fox Terrier Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
Big and Bold circa: 1940s 14K yellow Gold Bracelet with Large Reverse, Essex Crystals featuring Fox
14k 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
18k Gold
Antique 14k Gold & Essex Crystal Fox Hunt or Equestrian Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine horse-related / fox hunt bracelet. In 14k gold. Bezel-set with 3 Essex crystals. Two
14k Gold
1920s Reverse Crystal Gold Fox Pin
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa: 1920s 14K Yellow Gold and Reverse Essex Crystal Fox, stick pin. Extremely good quality
14k Gold
Antique 1880s Essex Crystal and Yellow Gold 'Fox' Cufflinks
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning pair of Essex crystal and 14 karat yellow gold cufflinks depicting fox's heads; part of
Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Fox Head Essex Crystal Gold Tie Pin
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Carved Essex crystal of a fox`s head set in a round 14 k gold mount. The crystal has been carved
Crystal, 14k Gold, 9k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Edwardian Essex Crystal Quartz 14K Gold Antique Fox Stickpin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a bezel set Essex crystal quartz cabochon measuring 11.5 mm round Colorless and reverse
Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique English Sterling Silver Cigar Box, Large Fox Essex Crystal, 1913
By George Nathan & Ridley Hayes
Located in Bath, GB
& Ridley Hayes. What of course makes this an outstanding and unusual piece is the large Essex Crystal
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 2.96 in Dm 0.99 in
Edwardian Silver Gilt and Gold Mounted Essex Crystal Fox's Head Scent Bottle
By Charles & George Asprey
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
, the hinged silver gilt lid set with a gold mounted hand-carved and painted Essex crystal depicting a
Adorable Essex Reverse Crystal Brown Wire Fox Terrier Gold Safety Pin Brooch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
little guy is extremely cute. This Essex Crystal is in wonderful condition. This pin is 14K gold. This
14k Gold
Essex Crystal Running Dog Hound Ring in 18K & 14K Gold - Antique Conversion #2
Located in Danvers, MA
dog 'Essex Crystal' has been converted into a charming ring. His brother has also been converted and
Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Essex Crystal Running Dog Hound Ring in 18K & 14K Gold - Antique Conversion #1
Located in Danvers, MA
, the reverse carved and painted Essex Crystal dog (a fox hound or other type of hound, I believe) is
Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
$1,048Sale Price|25% Off
W 1.1 in D 0.35 in L 1.38 in
Henry Blank & Co. 1925 Essex Glass Hunting Trumpet Horse Pin In 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Essex Glass Hunting Trumpet Horse Pin designed by Henry Blank & Co. Beautiful antique piece from the American art deco period, created in Newark New Jersey by the firm of Henry Blan...
Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Essex Crystal and 15 Carat Gold Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This monogrammed brooch is made up of glossy Essex crystal surrounded by pearls, the decorative bow and the frame in which it sits is modelled in 15carat gold. The letters which are ...
Crystal, Gold
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
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
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
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...
Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Platinum
$5,338
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 ! Mad...
Crystal, 18k Gold
Antique Essex Crystal Horse and Rider Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Essex crystal carving of a horse and jockey surrounded by rose diamonds. Perhaps they are symbolic of the winners wreath. The crystals are carved in reverse or intaglio into the flat...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Charming Victorian Fox Stickpin
Located in New York, NY
Charming Victorian Fox Stickpin from the 19th Century of hand painted porcelain set in a gold filled surround. 3" length, Porcelain .75" x .65".
Gilt Metal
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
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k 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 painted crystal has been executed in England in 1865 ca. The pug wears a collar with a...
Crystal, 15k 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
$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
Victorian stickpin of a bearded collie or English sheepdog in Essex crystal and set in an 18K twisted rope border around its frame and a large 9K gold pin that measures 4.25 inches l...
Crystal, 18k 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
$2,842
W 0.83 in L 3.31 in
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, beautifully hand-painted and carved in reverse beneath a domed crystal cabochon. ...
Crystal, 14k Gold, Gold
Fine Essex Crystal Dog Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Extremely detailed and finely reverse painted essex crystal cufflinks from the 1920s of German Shepherds. Luminescent mother of pearl backing. Exceptional quality and mint condition....
Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
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.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.