Reverse Crystal

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...

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.

An exceptional antique reverse intaglio crystal brooch crafted in 14 karat gold, featuring a finely carved and hand-painted portrait of a black-and-tan dog beneath a domed rock cryst...

Here is a beautiful pair of Essex 14k yellow gold crystal earrings., made with reversed carved and painted quartz.

Guggenheim Museum (New York), Centre for International Light Art (Unna, Germany), Museum of Contemporary Art (Los Angeles), and Colección Jumex, (Mexico City, Mexico). "Your Reverse...

For your consideration, a vintage Chinese reverse-painted (inside-painted) glass scent or snuff bottle. Artisans use specialized, angled brushes to meticulously paint the inside wall...

The rock crystal will have been carved with the image, and then painted in reverse, with the smallest details first.

Perhaps the smooth dome of rock crystal? Or the symbolism. This lovely brooch has been carved and then painted in reverse with a pair of gentian (or gentiana) flowers.

This charming little oval silver pendant is set with a cabochon shaped reverse painted crystal depicting a flower bouquet composed of red, pink, orange and yellow roses and green lea...

From the centre leads to 4 arms with beading leading to clear crystal bobeches. The fixture has a beautiful spray on top of flower crystal and finished off with crystal tear drops.

A Hand Painted crystal Glass snuff bottle from China by respected Chinese artist Zhang He, born 1963, China.

Italy, c. 1958. Crystal top by Securitat Sant-Gobain for Fontana Arte, reverse painted abstract botanicals in shades of green by artist Dube' (Duilio Barnabe´, 1914-1962).

Antique English made 18k gold buttons set, depicting pansy reverse painting covered with crystal. Each button is 12.5mm in diameter.

18K Corgi pendant hand painted reverse quartz crystal backed with mothher of pearl hand painted by Master Carver from Idar Oberstein 14mm round

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...

From the bolt ring the charms are: a golf bag with clubs, with a Birmingham 9 carat Hallmark, with date letter S, for 1967; an English crown, with a Birmingham Hallmark; a reverse cr...

Reverse carved crystal pendant necklace,circa 1920.

Creator: Heidi Daus Place of Origin: United States Period: Contemporary Date of Manufacture: Early 2000s Materials: Bronze-tone metal Swarovski crystals Hand-set pave stones Enamel ...

Style Number: 15900 Serial: 713*** Year: 36mm Model: Tudor Monarch Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Bla...

With crystal garlands, large pendaloques, and crowned with a large reverse-dish with dangling crystals.

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...

An impressive Essex crystal reverse intaglio and 9 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.

The links have an circular form, ornamented with a hand painted reverse intaglio Essex crystal panel, framed within a plain and unembellished 18k yellow gold border.

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.

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...

The diamonds are set in platinum, a hallmark of fine early 20th-century craftsmanship, enhancing their brilliance against the soft translucence of the crystal. The reverse is marked...

The Essex crystal has a mother of pearl background. The clip is struck to the reverse with the 14k gold mark (14K).

Materials: Palladium plated brass Color: Neon pink, silver, turquoise Design: Marquise crowned Virgin Mary medal on pink glitter enamel, three saints on the reverse, framed with crys...

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.

An impressive Essex crystal reverse intaglio and 9 karat yellow gold 'dog' cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique Victorian jewelry and estate jewelry collections.

Each player is frozen in a moment of action. Reverse carved crystal was a technique created by cutting a piece of rock quartz crystal into a convex form, and then polishing it into...

Single brass sconce with crystal and reverse silver leafed floral motif and rock crystal details in the style of Bagues.

Retail Price: $15,400 Size: 8 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $50 or Down 1/2 a size for $50 Brand: Pamela Huizenga Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Na...

The Crystal is Rock Crystal. The image of the dog is hand carved into the reverse of the crystal and then hand painted with enamel.

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...

Hollowed thick crystal, reverse painted, "scalpellato" edges. "Bragalini" signed Perfect Condition.

The player is frozen in a moment of action. Reverse carved crystal was a technique created by cutting a piece of rock quartz crystal into a convex form, and then polishing it into ...

Large Schreiner Crystal Articulated Brooch of faceted lucite with reverse set signature crystals.

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...

The images are carved into the reverse of the crystal and then hand painted with enamel.

With an integral bail to the top of the head. Signed to the reverse of the rock crystal face. Simply a wonderful Walter Bauscher pendant!

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...

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

In the center is a sparkling white Old Mine Cut Diamond. The rock crystal has a starburst design carved onto the reverse of the crystal creating the wonderful radiating effect of the...

A circa 1910 brooch crafted in 14KT gold and modelled as a hunting horn, set with an Essex crystal depicting a fox head. The reverse-painted crystal panel sits within the circular bo...

Materials: Palladium plated brass Color: Neon pink, silver, turquoise Design: Marquise crowned Virgin Mary medal on pink glitter enamel, three saints on the reverse, framed with crys...

A particularly charming early 20th century Essex crystal tie pin, the domed crystal reverse-carved and painted with a running dog mid-stride, captured with wonderful movement and life.

Comprised of basket and fishing hook motif links alternating in pattern with reverse carved Essex crystal quartz cabochons Bezel set rock quartz transparent, carved, and painted - de...

Vintage 1930-1939 Scottie dog hand painted carved crystal 14k gold cuff links. 2 round cabochon hand painted reversed carved crystal cuff links 14k yellow gold Tested: 14k 6.7 ...

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

Vintage Art Deco Intaglio Sterling Silver Bracelet. Reverse images on Crystal, depicting Finely detailed Hand painted Terrier Dogs.

Antique Reverse Painted Crystal Dog Stickpin: A beautifully detailed reverse carved, hand painted Pomeranian or American Eskimo dog stickpin.

Marks: Marked to the reverse of the Essex crystal with English hallmarks for Richard Nevill / Chester / 18K / C for 1886.

Composed of silver, lacquer and reverse painted and engraved crystal, this exceptional ring was a collaboration of two French modernist artists, Després and Cornault.

For all of the Scorpios (October 23-November 22) who deserve a great pair of cufflinks, these are absolutely unique. One cufflink is a reverse carved crystal scorpion and the other ...

Protected by a bezel-set oval table-cut rock crystal, the image is similar to 16th-Century European devotional medallions at the Louvre and TheMet featuring religious icons, which ar...

The necklace is finished with its original rectangular, hand-beaded gold-tone clasp, richly embellished with matching black crystal beads. The reverse of the clasp is stamped “Made i...

Presented in good vintage condition, the front displays beautifully with excellent color and crystal brilliance. The reverse side of the belt exhibits some darkening to the hardware ...

Presented in good vintage condition, the front displays beautifully with excellent color and crystal brilliance. The reverse side of the belt exhibits some darkening to the hardware ...

“Little Beauties” The Story of Reverse Intaglio Crystals © Roger Thomas ltd. For similar examples of this rare and difficult technique.