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Reverse Crystal Intaglio

14K Gold Edwardian Essex Crystal Pendant of Chimney Sweep
14K Gold Edwardian Essex Crystal Pendant of Chimney Sweep

14K Gold Edwardian Essex Crystal Pendant of Chimney Sweep

Located in Venice, CA

Reverse Crystal Intaglio, meaning that the intaglio is carved into the back of the stone and can be seen

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Ring
Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Ring

Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Ring

Located in Napoli, IT

Past Sights Beautiful example of Victorian period Essex Crystal reverse intaglio ring depicting

Category

Antique 1860s European Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Crystal, 18k Gold

Victorian Bulldog Dog Pendant Essex Crystal 14 Karat Gold Necklace Bulldog
Victorian Bulldog Dog Pendant Essex Crystal 14 Karat Gold Necklace Bulldog

Victorian Bulldog Dog Pendant Essex Crystal 14 Karat Gold Necklace Bulldog

$2,800Sale Price|20% Off

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

as a reverse crystal intaglio, Pendant with an exquisitely rendered carved and enamel image of a

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Gold Dog Ring
Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Gold Dog Ring

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

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Dome Rings

Materials

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

1940s Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Yellow Gold Tie Clip
1940s Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Yellow Gold Tie Clip

1940s Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Yellow Gold Tie Clip

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An impressive vintage Essex crystal reverse intaglio and 14 karat yellow gold 'sailboat' tie clip

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 10K Gold Monogrammed Reverse Carved Intaglio Rock Crystal Stick Pin
Antique 10K Gold Monogrammed Reverse Carved Intaglio Rock Crystal Stick Pin

Antique 10K Gold Monogrammed Reverse Carved Intaglio Rock Crystal Stick Pin

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

crystal (colourless quartz). The dome of rock crystal has been carved, and painted in reverse, with an

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Rock Crystal, Crystal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Equestrian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Antique 14K Gold Brooch Pendant
Equestrian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Antique 14K Gold Brooch Pendant

Equestrian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Antique 14K Gold Brooch Pendant

Located in New York, NY

detailed gold saddle. The cabochon crystal engraved and painted on the reverse, depicting a crimson frocked

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Gold Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Dog Bar Brooch
Victorian 14 Karat Gold Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Dog Bar Brooch

Victorian 14 Karat Gold Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Dog Bar Brooch

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

. Circa 1890. The piece is made using a complex reverse intaglio technique. It was extremely popular in

Category

Late 20th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Gold Reverse Intaglio Essex Crystal Dog Portrait Stickpin
Antique Victorian 14K Gold Reverse Intaglio Essex Crystal Dog Portrait Stickpin

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Crystal, 14k Gold, Gold

Naldun 1930 Art Deco Pocket Lighter Sterling Silver & Essex Glass Horse Intaglio
Naldun 1930 Art Deco Pocket Lighter Sterling Silver & Essex Glass Horse Intaglio

Naldun 1930 Art Deco Pocket Lighter Sterling Silver & Essex Glass Horse Intaglio

Located in Miami, FL

. Production of a reverse crystal intaglio begins with the mining and cutting of fine rock crystal from Brazil

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Reverse Carved Intaglio Fox Cufflinks
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Reverse Carved Intaglio Fox Cufflinks

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Reverse Carved Intaglio Fox Cufflinks

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

. These reverse carved intaglios are often referred to as ‘Essex crystal’, after William Essex who was

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cufflinks

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Reverse Carved Intaglio Gentian Flower Brooch
Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Reverse Carved Intaglio Gentian Flower Brooch

Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Reverse Carved Intaglio Gentian Flower Brooch

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

cabochon of rock crystal (quartz) is backed with a shimmering panel of mother of pearl. The intaglio is

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Rock Crystal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Reverse Intaglio Dog and Pheasant Hunting Signed YARD Gold Bracelet
Art Deco Reverse Intaglio Dog and Pheasant Hunting Signed YARD Gold Bracelet

Art Deco Reverse Intaglio Dog and Pheasant Hunting Signed YARD Gold Bracelet

By Yard

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Vintage Designer Yard Art Deco Reverse Intaglio Hand Painted Crystal Dog and

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Reversed Quartz Crystal 14K Yellow Gold Painted Horse Cufflinks
Reversed Quartz Crystal 14K Yellow Gold Painted Horse Cufflinks

Reversed Quartz Crystal 14K Yellow Gold Painted Horse Cufflinks

$1,024Sale Price|33% Off

H 0.55 in W 1.25 in

Reversed Quartz Crystal 14K Yellow Gold Painted Horse Cufflinks

Located in Sewickley, PA

hand-painted crystal intaglios of noble horse profiles. A rare example of craftsmanship, each crystal

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Henry Blank & Co. 1925 Essex Glass Hunting Trumpet Horse Pin In 14Kt Yellow Gold
Henry Blank & Co. 1925 Essex Glass Hunting Trumpet Horse Pin In 14Kt Yellow Gold

Henry Blank & Co. 1925 Essex Glass Hunting Trumpet Horse Pin In 14Kt Yellow Gold

Located in Miami, FL

or image encapsulated in the cabochon when viewed from above. Production of a reverse crystal

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Victorian Essex Crystal and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Victorian Essex Crystal and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

Victorian Essex Crystal and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An impressive Essex crystal reverse intaglio and 9 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Dome Rings

Materials

Crystal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Essex Crystal and 18k Yellow Gold Dog Cufflinks
Victorian Essex Crystal and 18k Yellow Gold Dog Cufflinks

Victorian Essex Crystal and 18k Yellow Gold Dog Cufflinks

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

painted reverse intaglio Essex crystal panel, framed within a plain and unembellished 18k yellow gold

Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Cufflinks

Materials

Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Essex Crystal and Yellow Gold Horse Cufflinks
Victorian Essex Crystal and Yellow Gold Horse Cufflinks

Victorian Essex Crystal and Yellow Gold Horse Cufflinks

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

with a hand painted reverse intaglio Essex crystal panel. Each Essex crystal panel depicts a horses

Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Cufflinks

Materials

Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris Essex Crystal Gold Yacht Navy Flags Brooch
Cartier Paris Essex Crystal Gold Yacht Navy Flags Brooch

Cartier Paris Essex Crystal Gold Yacht Navy Flags Brooch

By Cartier

Located in Firenze, IT

With a domed oval rock crystal reverse intaglio painted to depict two multicolored enamels yacht

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Victorian Essex Crystal Yellow Gold Dog Cocktail Ring
Victorian Essex Crystal Yellow Gold Dog Cocktail Ring

Victorian Essex Crystal Yellow Gold Dog Cocktail Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An impressive Essex crystal reverse intaglio and 9 karat yellow gold 'dog' cocktail ring; part of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Dome Rings

Materials

Crystal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Horse Essex Crystal Earrings Enamel 14 Karat Gold Equestrian Racing
Victorian Horse Essex Crystal Earrings Enamel 14 Karat Gold Equestrian Racing

Victorian Horse Essex Crystal Earrings Enamel 14 Karat Gold Equestrian Racing

Located in New York, NY

. Essex Crystal The colloquially termed ‘Essex Crystal,’ or reverse carved intaglio is to many an

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Stud Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

Levi & Salaman, Antique Nephrite & Essex Crystal Pill Box, U.K., circa 1911
Levi & Salaman, Antique Nephrite & Essex Crystal Pill Box, U.K., circa 1911

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

Category

Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Jade, Rock Crystal, Gold

Rough Aquamarine Carved Crystal Pendant on 22k Gold Chain Necklace
Rough Aquamarine Carved Crystal Pendant on 22k Gold Chain Necklace

Rough Aquamarine Carved Crystal Pendant on 22k Gold Chain Necklace

By Vicki Orr

Located in Naples, FL

Rough Aquamarine crystal with reverse intaglio filigree vine carving set in a hand-forged 22k

Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Art Nouveau Cherub Love Token Pendant of 19ct Gold
Art Nouveau Cherub Love Token Pendant of 19ct Gold

Art Nouveau Cherub Love Token Pendant of 19ct Gold

Located in Lewisburg, PA

rare find for collectors of Art Nouveau, French symbolism, or reverse intaglio crystal, this pendant is

Category

Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Yellow Gold

EDWARDIAN 1905 Essex Glass Carved Fox Pendant Framed In 14Kt Yellow Gold
EDWARDIAN 1905 Essex Glass Carved Fox Pendant Framed In 14Kt Yellow Gold

EDWARDIAN 1905 Essex Glass Carved Fox Pendant Framed In 14Kt Yellow Gold

$1,160Sale Price|20% 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

. Essex Glass Essex crystal, also known as reverse intaglio, were popularized in the Victorian era into

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

TIFFANY & CO. 1900 Edwardian Essex Glass Enameled Dog Pin In 18Kt Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & CO. 1900 Edwardian Essex Glass Enameled Dog Pin In 18Kt Yellow Gold

TIFFANY & CO. 1900 Edwardian Essex Glass Enameled Dog Pin In 18Kt Yellow Gold

$3,988Sale Price|20% Off

H 2.75 in W 0.87 in L 0.55 in

TIFFANY & CO. 1900 Edwardian Essex Glass Enameled Dog Pin In 18Kt Yellow Gold

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

, Roger & Walter, Thomas. “Little Beauties” The Story of Reverse Intaglio Crystals © Roger Thomas ltd. For

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Pair of Reverse Intaglio Crystal Cufflinks
Pair of Reverse Intaglio Crystal Cufflinks

Pair of Reverse Intaglio Crystal Cufflinks

Located in London, GB

A pair of turn-of-the century reverse intaglio crystal cufflinks, depicting the portrait head of

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Edwardian Cufflinks

Materials

Crystal, 14k Gold

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Reverse Crystal Intaglio Dog Locket

Reverse Crystal Intaglio Dog Locket

Unavailable

W 1.25 in L 1 in

Reverse Crystal Intaglio Dog Locket

Located in McLean, VA

Lovely vintage reverse crystal intaglio dog locket hangs from a vintage double curb link chain

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

14 Karat Gold Reverse Crystal Intaglio Dog Cufflinks
14 Karat Gold Reverse Crystal Intaglio Dog Cufflinks

14 Karat Gold Reverse Crystal Intaglio Dog Cufflinks

Located in Mobile, AL

fine three dimensional painting. Made of 14k gold with whale backs. Artist signed. A reverse crystal

Category

Vintage 1950s American Artist Cufflinks

Materials

Crystal, 14k Gold

Victorian Essex Crystal Pendant Lily of the Valley
Victorian Essex Crystal Pendant Lily of the Valley

Victorian Essex Crystal Pendant Lily of the Valley

Unavailable

W 0.79 in D 0.43 in L 1.26 in

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

Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, 15k Gold

Reverse Intaglio Crystal Bulldog Cufflinks
Reverse Intaglio Crystal Bulldog Cufflinks

Reverse Intaglio Crystal Bulldog Cufflinks

Located in New York, NY

A stunning and exceptionally rare pair of high quality reverse intaglio crystal cufflinks, also

Category

20th Century British Edwardian Cufflinks

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Reverse Intaglio Rock Crystal Gold Horse Cufflinks
Reverse Intaglio Rock Crystal Gold Horse Cufflinks

Reverse Intaglio Rock Crystal Gold Horse Cufflinks

Located in London, GB

A good pair of reverse intaglio rock crystal cufflinks. They were most likely carved in Idar

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Cufflinks

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Gold Reverse Intaglio Crystal Collie Bracelet

Gold Reverse Intaglio Crystal Collie Bracelet

Unavailable

H 0.5 in W 7 in D 0.2 in

Gold Reverse Intaglio Crystal Collie Bracelet

Located in London, GB

Rough Collie reverse intaglio crystal bracelet in 14 carat gold setting. American, circa 1920.

Category

Early 20th Century Collectible Jewelry

DACHSHUND Antique Reverse Intaglio Crystal  Cufflinks
DACHSHUND Antique Reverse Intaglio Crystal  Cufflinks

DACHSHUND Antique Reverse Intaglio Crystal Cufflinks

Located in New York, NY

American 14kt Gold & Reverse Intaglio Crystal Dachshund Cufflinks, made circa 1935

Category

American Cufflinks

Victorian Reverse Intaglio Essex Crystal Bird Brooch
Victorian Reverse Intaglio Essex Crystal Bird Brooch

Victorian Reverse Intaglio Essex Crystal Bird Brooch

Located in London, GB

background in 18kt gold. Essex Crystal or reverse intaglio are made from a cabochon (domed) crystal which

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Reverse Intaglio Essex Crystal Bird Brooch
Victorian Reverse Intaglio Essex Crystal Bird Brooch

Victorian Reverse Intaglio Essex Crystal Bird Brooch

Located in London, GB

background in 18kt gold. Essex Crystal or reverse intaglio are made from a cabochon (domed) crystal which

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Reverse Essex Crystal Intaglio Bird Floral Motif Necklace
Victorian Reverse Essex Crystal Intaglio Bird Floral Motif Necklace

Victorian Reverse Essex Crystal Intaglio Bird Floral Motif Necklace

Located in Houston, TX

Victorian Reverse Essex Crystal intaglio Bird floral motif necklace.

Category

Antique 17th Century British Victorian More Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Pair of Antique Rock Crystal Quartz Reverse Intaglio, Mother-Of-Pearl, 14K
Pair of Antique Rock Crystal Quartz Reverse Intaglio, Mother-Of-Pearl, 14K

Pair of Antique Rock Crystal Quartz Reverse Intaglio, Mother-Of-Pearl, 14K

Located in Pleasant Hill, CA

crystal quartz reverse intaglio, each hand painted in polychrome colors; one of a black labrador retriever

Category

20th Century Unknown Artisan Cufflinks

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Quartz, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Pug Dog Gold Stick Pin, Austria
Antique Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Pug Dog Gold Stick Pin, Austria

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Brooches

Materials

Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

Early 20th C 18 Karat Gold Bulldog Rock Crystal Reverse-Carved Intaglio Brooch
Early 20th C 18 Karat Gold Bulldog Rock Crystal Reverse-Carved Intaglio Brooch

Early 20th C 18 Karat Gold Bulldog Rock Crystal Reverse-Carved Intaglio Brooch

Located in Birmingham, GB

Made in 18 Karat gold, the circular reverse carved intaglio, depicting a bulldog, with 9ct plain

Category

Early 20th Century British Brooches

Materials

Rock Crystal, Crystal, 18k Gold, Gold

Antique Dachshund Mother-of-Pearl Reverse Crystal Diamond Gold Intaglio Brooch
Antique Dachshund Mother-of-Pearl Reverse Crystal Diamond Gold Intaglio Brooch

Antique Dachshund Mother-of-Pearl Reverse Crystal Diamond Gold Intaglio Brooch

Located in London, GB

the circular crystal depicting a Dachshund, four diamond points to the outer frame, backed in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold

Antique Victorian Essex Crystal Terrier Locket
Antique Victorian Essex Crystal Terrier Locket

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

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Exquisite Essex Crystal and Diamond Ring
Exquisite Essex Crystal and Diamond Ring

Exquisite Essex Crystal and Diamond Ring

Located in New York, NY

intaglio in Essex crystal. The process to make a piece like this is a long and highly skilled effort of

Category

Antique 1850s British Early Victorian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Lily-of-the-Valley Reverse Crystal Intaglio Mother of Pearl Gold Locket
Lily-of-the-Valley Reverse Crystal Intaglio Mother of Pearl Gold Locket

Lily-of-the-Valley Reverse Crystal Intaglio Mother of Pearl Gold Locket

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An 18 carat gold locket with a reverse crystal intaglio of Lily-of-the-Valley on a mother of pearl

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Hunting Dog Reverse Crystal Intaglio Bracelet
Hunting Dog Reverse Crystal Intaglio Bracelet

Hunting Dog Reverse Crystal Intaglio Bracelet

By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection

Located in Stamford, CT

three profile portraits of hunting dogs carved in reverse on crystal. The portraits are painted with

Category

Vintage 1930s American Link Bracelets

Materials

Crystal, 14k Gold

Reverse Crystal Intaglio Horse Pendant/Brooch
Reverse Crystal Intaglio Horse Pendant/Brooch

Reverse Crystal Intaglio Horse Pendant/Brooch

Located in Darnestown, MD

This is a finely detailed portrait of a horse set in 14 karat gold. The horse is very three dimensional as is the setting. It is both a pendant and a pin.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Enos Richardson Essex Crystal Dog Cufflinks
Enos Richardson Essex Crystal Dog Cufflinks

Enos Richardson Essex Crystal Dog Cufflinks

Located in South Pasadena, CA

the naked eye. Antique gold and reverse crystal intaglio cuff links circa 1900.

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Cufflinks

Materials

Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

Westminster Terrier Stuart Crystal Ring "Best in Show"
Westminster Terrier Stuart Crystal Ring "Best in Show"

Westminster Terrier Stuart Crystal Ring "Best in Show"

Located in Stamford, CT

look as if he were saying "what did I do now?" The ring, an Essex Crystal or Reverse Crystal Intaglio

Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Elizabeth Gage Sea Life Brooch

Elizabeth Gage Sea Life Brooch

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H 2.25 in W 2 in

Elizabeth Gage Sea Life Brooch

By Elizabeth Gage

Located in New York, NY

fish surround a reverse crystal intaglio featuring a design of two crabs, a shell and sand. The brooch

Category

Early 2000s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Art Deco Essex Crystal Terrier Cufflinks
Art Deco Essex Crystal Terrier Cufflinks

Art Deco Essex Crystal Terrier Cufflinks

By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection

Located in Stamford, CT

Known as reverse crystal intaglios or Essex crystals, this pair, carved backwards into the back of

Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Agate, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Reverse Intaglio Essex Crystal German Shepherd Cufflinks
Reverse Intaglio Essex Crystal German Shepherd Cufflinks

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. The

Category

Antique Early 1900s Cufflinks

Materials

Crystal, Yellow Gold

Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Gold Horse Ring
Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Gold Horse Ring

Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Gold Horse Ring

Located in Southampton, PA

14k Yellow Gold Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Horse Ring. With domed round shape rock

Category

Antique 1880s British More Rings

Materials

Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

Lily-of-the-Valley Reverse Intaglio Crystal Gold Locket
Lily-of-the-Valley Reverse Intaglio Crystal Gold Locket

Lily-of-the-Valley Reverse Intaglio Crystal Gold Locket

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A gold pendant and locket with a Lily-of-the-Valley reverse intaglio crystal, circa 1860, England

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, 15k Gold

Fine Gold Reverse Intaglio Crystal Pendant, circa 1870
Fine Gold Reverse Intaglio Crystal Pendant, circa 1870

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
Fine 18K Reverse Intaglio Painted Crystal Pendant Brooch

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

Reverse Intaglio Crystal Essex Crystal Dog Brooch Locket, circa 1880
Reverse Intaglio Crystal Essex Crystal Dog Brooch Locket, circa 1880

Reverse Intaglio Crystal Essex Crystal Dog Brooch Locket, circa 1880

Located in Toronto, ON

Antique English reverse intaglio crystal dog brooch, C.1880. The 15K brooch of circular shape with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian More Jewelry

French Essex Crystal Ring Sterling Silver
French Essex Crystal Ring Sterling Silver

French Essex Crystal Ring Sterling Silver

Located in Stamford, CT

An extremely rare reverse crystal ring (reverse crystal intaglio) of a Venetian male celebrating

Category

French Signet Rings

Gold Reverse Intaglio Essex Crystal Stick Pin, circa 1920
Gold Reverse Intaglio Essex Crystal Stick Pin, circa 1920

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

Fine Gold Reverse Intaglio Painted Crystal Pendant, circa 1880
Fine Gold Reverse Intaglio Painted Crystal Pendant, circa 1880

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

Love is a Pug Reverse Crystal Victorian Intaglio Ring c. 1870
Love is a Pug Reverse Crystal Victorian Intaglio Ring c. 1870

Love is a Pug Reverse Crystal Victorian Intaglio Ring c. 1870

By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection

Located in Stamford, CT

A self composed proud pug carved and painted on the reverse of a rock crystal Victorian ring sports

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Rings

Materials

Rock Crystal, 10k Gold

Antique 15K Gold Reverse Carved Intaglio Rock Crystal Robin Hood Stick Pin
Antique 15K Gold Reverse Carved Intaglio Rock Crystal Robin Hood Stick Pin

Antique 15K Gold Reverse Carved Intaglio Rock Crystal Robin Hood Stick Pin

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

reverse carved intaglio stick pin depicts a wonderfully colourful image of Robin Hood. These reverse

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Rock Crystal, 15k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian 18K Gold Fox Terrier Reverse Carved Intaglio Rock Crystal Stick Pin
Victorian 18K Gold Fox Terrier Reverse Carved Intaglio Rock Crystal Stick Pin

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

Very Fine 18K Reverse Intaglio Painted Crystal Pendant Brooch, circa 1900
Very Fine 18K Reverse Intaglio Painted Crystal Pendant Brooch, circa 1900

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

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Reverse Carved Intaglio Fox Cufflinks
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Reverse Carved Intaglio Fox Cufflinks

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Reverse Carved Intaglio Fox Cufflinks

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

carved intaglios are often referred to as ‘Essex crystal’, after William Essex who was well-known for

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cufflinks

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Terrier Dog Reverse Essex Crystal Pendant Brooch in 14K Gold
Vintage Terrier Dog Reverse Essex Crystal Pendant Brooch in 14K Gold

Vintage Terrier Dog Reverse Essex Crystal Pendant Brooch in 14K Gold

Located in Fairfield, CT

back to circa 1910. At its heart lies a reverse intaglio crystal, an exceptional technique where the

Category

Vintage 1910s Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Gold Reverse Painted Essex Crystal Link Bracelet Showing Hunting Scenes
Antique Gold Reverse Painted Essex Crystal Link Bracelet Showing Hunting Scenes

Antique Gold Reverse Painted Essex Crystal Link Bracelet Showing Hunting Scenes

Located in Princeton, NJ

bracelet was extremely popular. -14 karat yellow gold -Reverse painted Essex crystal intaglios -Circa

Category

Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold

Essex Crystal 14 Karat Yellow Gold Equestrian Reverse Head Cufflinks
Essex Crystal 14 Karat Yellow Gold Equestrian Reverse Head Cufflinks

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

Essex Crystal Victorian Gold Navy Flag Ring
Essex Crystal Victorian Gold Navy Flag Ring

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

Victorian Essex Crystal Yellow Gold Fox Cufflinks
Victorian Essex Crystal Yellow Gold Fox Cufflinks

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
Victorian Essex Crystal and Yellow Gold Dog Cufflinks

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

Antique Diamond and Essex Crystal, Yellow Gold Dog Brooch - Victorian
Antique Diamond and Essex Crystal, Yellow Gold Dog Brooch - Victorian

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

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Antique 1880s Essex Crystal and Yellow Gold 'Bird' Cufflinks

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Victorian Gold Beads and Fringe Necklace and a Rock Crystal Pendant, circa 1880
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1890s Victorian Essex Crystal and Yellow Gold 'Bird' Dress Studs
1890s Victorian Essex Crystal and Yellow Gold 'Bird' Dress Studs

1890s Victorian Essex Crystal and Yellow Gold 'Bird' Dress Studs

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

with an exceptional circular hand painted reverse intaglio Essex crystal, each depicting a different

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Antique Essex Crystal Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold 'Brussels Griffon' Brooch

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a feature hand painted Essex crystal reverse intaglio, depicting a 'Brussels Griffon' dog. The

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Art Deco Reverse Crystal Intaglio 'Essex Crystal' Dachshund

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Located in Stamford, CT

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Reverse Crystal Intaglio For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact reverse crystal intaglio you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and 18k Gold. Making the right choice when shopping for a reverse crystal intaglio may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A reverse crystal intaglio from Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection, Dunhill and J.E. Caldwell & Co. — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at a reverse crystal intaglio 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 uncut versions for sale. Most of our reverse crystal intaglio for sale are for women, but there are 21 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Reverse Crystal Intaglio?

Prices for a reverse crystal intaglio can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $395 and can go as high as $10,984, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,000.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.