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

Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Ring

Located in Napoli, IT

The design is drawn on the flat back/reverse side of the crystal cabochon, it is hand carved, and then painted by a master artisan Birds were much desired by Victorian ladies Fine we...

Category

Antique 1860s European Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Crystal, 18k Gold

Sterling Silver Reverse Intaglio German Shepard Tie Clip
Sterling Silver Reverse Intaglio German Shepard Tie Clip

Sterling Silver Reverse Intaglio German Shepard Tie Clip

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage Sterling Silver Reverse Intaglio German Shepard Tie Clip- This beautiful clip is adorned with a meticulously detailed reverse Intaglio German Shepard (11 mm) under domed glass.

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

14 Karat Yellow Gold Reverse Intaglio Fish Tie Clip
14 Karat Yellow Gold Reverse Intaglio Fish Tie Clip

14 Karat Yellow Gold Reverse Intaglio Fish Tie Clip

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Reverse Intaglio Fish Tie Clip This lovely tie clip features a beautifully detailed reverse intaglio fish (16 mm x 13 mm) set on classic 14K yellow gold.

Category

20th Century More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

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.

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Dome Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Reverse Intaglio Schnauzer Brooch/Pin
14 Karat Yellow Gold Reverse Intaglio Schnauzer Brooch/Pin

14 Karat Yellow Gold Reverse Intaglio Schnauzer Brooch/Pin

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14 Karat Yellow Gold Reverse Intaglio Schnauzer Pin/Brooch- This beautifully made brooch features a meticulously detailed portrait of a Schnauzer in reverse Intaglio glass set in a ...

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Reverse Intaglio Fly Fishing Lure Cufflinks #25732
14K Yellow Gold Reverse Intaglio Fly Fishing Lure Cufflinks #25732

14K Yellow Gold Reverse Intaglio Fly Fishing Lure Cufflinks #25732

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K Yellow Gold Reverse Intaglio Fly Fishing Lure Cufflinks- This distinctive pair of reverse intaglio cufflinks feature exquisitely detailed fly-fishing lures beneath domed crystal...

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20th Century Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 21K Yellow Gold Reverse Intaglio Essex Glass Pendant #23263
Victorian 21K Yellow Gold Reverse Intaglio Essex Glass Pendant #23263

Victorian 21K Yellow Gold Reverse Intaglio Essex Glass Pendant #23263

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Victorian 21K Yellow Gold Reverse Intaglio Essex Glass Pendant- This exceptional reverse intaglio glass pendant is set in beautifully detailed 21K yellow gold and is reverse painted...

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14K YG Reverse Intaglio Essex Crystal Pin Brooch
Antique 14K YG Reverse Intaglio Essex Crystal Pin Brooch

Antique 14K YG Reverse Intaglio Essex Crystal Pin Brooch

Located in New York, NY

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...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Brooches

Materials

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, beautifully hand-painted and carved in reverse beneath a domed crystal cabochon.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Crystal, 14k Gold, Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Reverse Intaglio Duck Stick Pin #21135
14 Karat Yellow Gold Reverse Intaglio Duck Stick Pin #21135

14 Karat Yellow Gold Reverse Intaglio Duck Stick Pin #21135

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14 Karat Yellow Gold Reverse Intaglio Duck Stick Pin- This beautifully 14K yellow gold crafted stick pin* features a reverse-carved intaglio of a duck set under a glass dome, creati...

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Hand Painted Reverse Intaglio Dog & Pheasant Hunting Bracelet
Vintage 14K Gold Hand Painted Reverse Intaglio Dog & Pheasant Hunting Bracelet

Vintage 14K Gold Hand Painted Reverse Intaglio Dog & Pheasant Hunting Bracelet

Located in Montclair, NJ

Remains in excellent condition and is guaranteed to stand out with the wonderful and well detailed reversed intaglio technique paintings. Enjoy :) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold We...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

14k 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

Fabulous Edwardian Period Equestrian Essex Crystal pendant/brooch in the shape of a beautifully detailed gold saddle. The cabochon crystal engraved and painted on the reverse, depict...

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Essex Crystal Sailboat Tie Clip, Circa 1940
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Essex Crystal Sailboat Tie Clip, Circa 1940

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Essex Crystal Sailboat Tie Clip, Circa 1940

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The geometric, tapering and pierced decorated frame is ornamented with a feature Essex crystal hand painted reverse intaglio. The oval shaped reverse intaglio depicts a sailboat upo...

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Guardian Angel Intaglio Pendant, 25.49 Carat Carved Golden Beryl in Yellow Gold
Guardian Angel Intaglio Pendant, 25.49 Carat Carved Golden Beryl in Yellow Gold

Guardian Angel Intaglio Pendant, 25.49 Carat Carved Golden Beryl in Yellow Gold

By Sarosi By Timeless Gems

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Angels are among us in this beautiful 18k yellow gold pendant featuring an exquisite, 25.49 carat golden beryl that has been carved with an angel in a reverse intaglio. This gem was ...

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2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Beryl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

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 diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Dome Rings

Materials

Crystal, 9k Gold, Yellow 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 our diverse antique Victorian jewelry and estate jewelry collections.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Dome Rings

Materials

Crystal, 9k 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

Condition These impressive reverse intaglio cufflinks are fine quality set with hand painted Essex crystal panels.

Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Cufflinks

Materials

Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow 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 yellow gold pendant.

Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique Essex Crystal Fox Terrier Pendant 14k Yellow Gold Charm Dog Jewelry
Antique Essex Crystal Fox Terrier Pendant 14k Yellow Gold Charm Dog Jewelry

Antique Essex Crystal Fox Terrier Pendant 14k Yellow Gold Charm Dog Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

Essex crystal was popular during the Victorian era. The reverse intaglio is made from a rock crystal cabochon, carved into the form of the dog and hand painted.

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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 or Madagascar.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

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

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Circa 1900 Essex Crystal Fox Bar Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold
Antique Circa 1900 Essex Crystal Fox Bar Brooch in 18k 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. This impressive example of antique jewelry secures to the reverse with a ...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18ct Gold Essex Crystal Tie Pin with a Horse Racing Scene
Victorian 18ct Gold Essex Crystal Tie Pin with a Horse Racing Scene

Victorian 18ct Gold Essex Crystal Tie Pin with a Horse Racing Scene

Located in London, England

Essex crystals (also known as reverse intaglios) are tiny works of art. The image is carved in reverse into the back of a domed rock crystal, then meticulously painted from behind be...

Category

Antique 19th Century English More Jewelry

Materials

18k 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

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.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Cufflinks

Materials

Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow 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

My favourite thing about these Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Reverse Carved Intaglio Cufflinks is the beautiful images of the foxes.

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

My favourite thing about this Victorian Yellow Gold Intaglio Flower Brooch, is the sweet floral motif.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Rock Crystal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Essex Crystal Horse Riding Scene 18ct Gold Round Cufflinks
Antique Essex Crystal Horse Riding Scene 18ct Gold Round Cufflinks

Antique Essex Crystal Horse Riding Scene 18ct Gold Round Cufflinks

Located in London, GB

Essex Crystals, also known as reverse intaglio crystals, magnify the beautifully detailed artworks beneath them.

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k 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

My favourite thing about this Antique Yellow Gold Intaglio Stick Pin, is the is the beautiful monogram.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Rock Crystal, Crystal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Essex Crystal and 9 Carat Yellow Gold Dog Pin Brooch
Antique Essex Crystal and 9 Carat Yellow Gold Dog Pin Brooch

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. The circular design is bordered by a rope twist decoration.

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Black Enameled & Crystal Dog Intaglio Motif Coaster Box Set
Art Deco Black Enameled & Crystal Dog Intaglio Motif Coaster Box Set

Art Deco Black Enameled & Crystal Dog Intaglio Motif Coaster Box Set

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Art Deco Black Enameled & Crystal Dog Intaglio Motif Coaster Box Set Germany, circa 1930s A unique set of Art Deco useable barware, appearing as a small jewel like round black en...

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Barware

Materials

Metal

Victorian Painted Reverse Carved Crystal 18 Karat Gold French Bulldog Stickpin
Victorian Painted Reverse Carved Crystal 18 Karat Gold French Bulldog Stickpin

Victorian Painted Reverse Carved Crystal 18 Karat Gold French Bulldog Stickpin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering a round rock crystal cabochon measuring approximately 16.8 mm, bezel set, in a millegrain and beaded gold surround With a reverse carved intaglio depiction of a French Bul...

Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Luca Giordano, The Judgement of Solomon, Important Baroque Oil Sketch

Luca Giordano, The Judgement of Solomon, Important Baroque Oil Sketch

Located in Paris, Île-de-France

Luca GIORDANO (Naples 1634 – 1705) The Judgement of Solomon, circa 1670 Oil on canvas 38 × 48 cm - Unsigned Collection stamp on the reverse depicting a Roman intaglio. The same ma...

Category

17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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

The pendant has very fine details—it has a Reverse Crystal Intaglio, meaning that the intaglio is carved into the back of the stone and can be seen through the front of the crystal.

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold

A Highly Important Viennese Enamel, Silver, and Rock Crystal Mounted Hinged Box
A Highly Important Viennese Enamel, Silver, and Rock Crystal Mounted Hinged Box

A Highly Important Viennese Enamel, Silver, and Rock Crystal Mounted Hinged Box

By Hermann Ratzersdorfer

Located in New York, NY

The interior side walls reveal the reverse of the intaglio carvings on the exterior rock crystal panels, which are equally legible and unobstructed.

Category

Antique 1860s Austrian Louis XVI Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rock Crystal, Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Enamel

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

Located in New York, NY

Indulge in a gorgeous and very rare antique Bulldog Dog Victorian Essex Crystal, also referred to as a reverse crystal intaglio, Pendant with an exquisitely rendered carved and ename...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique Essex Crystal Horse and Rider Brooch
Antique Essex Crystal Horse and Rider Brooch

Antique Essex Crystal Horse and Rider Brooch

Located in Baltimore, MD

The crystals are carved in reverse or intaglio into the flat back to create a three-dimension trompe l'oeil effect.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Essex Crystal English Sheepdog/Bearded Collie Stickpin in 18K
Antique Essex Crystal English Sheepdog/Bearded Collie Stickpin in 18K

Antique Essex Crystal English Sheepdog/Bearded Collie Stickpin in 18K

Located in Baltimore, MD

The crystals are carved in reverse or intaglio into the flat back to create a three-dimension trompe l'oeil effect.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Crystal, 18k Gold

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

Pair of Reverse Intaglio Crystal Cufflinks

Located in London, GB

This charming pair of cufflinks come from the collection of Bentley & Skinner, Jewellers by Royal Appointment to His Majesty King Charles III. The technique of reverse intaglio date...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Edwardian Cufflinks

Materials

Crystal, 14k Gold

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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

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.

Category

Early 20th Century Collectible Jewelry

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 known as "Essex Crystal".

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-Oberstein, Germany, then exported to England to be mounted in 18ct gold.

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Cufflinks

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k 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

Set on a mother of pearl background in 18kt gold. Essex Crystal or reverse intaglio are made from a cabochon (domed) crystal which has been carved from the back and then hand paint...

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

Set on a mother of pearl background in 18kt gold. Essex Crystal or reverse intaglio are made from a cabochon (domed) crystal which has been carved from the back and then hand paint...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Reverse Intaglio Hope Cat Hand Carved Oval Quartz with 18K Bezel Necklace
Reverse Intaglio Hope Cat Hand Carved Oval Quartz with 18K Bezel Necklace

Reverse Intaglio Hope Cat Hand Carved Oval Quartz with 18K Bezel Necklace

By Alison Nagasue AKN Design

Located in Rutherford, NJ

The subtlety of the reverse intaglio almost looks like a phantom demanding a closer look.

Category

2010s North American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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

These spectacular examples of the finest of detailed work, composed of two square hand carved rock crystal quartz reverse intaglio, each hand painted in polychrome colors; one of a b...

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), rock crystal Length 7.8 cm, diameter of head 1.4 cm Marks: Viennese assay marks for ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Brooches

Materials

Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

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

Antique Victorian Essex Crystal Terrier Locket

Located in New York, NY

The technique of reverse intaglio crystal carving required special mastery.

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

18-Carat Gold Essex Rock Crystal Horse Racing Stick, circa 1880
18-Carat Gold Essex Rock Crystal Horse Racing Stick, circa 1880

18-Carat Gold Essex Rock Crystal Horse Racing Stick, circa 1880

Located in Worcester, Worcestershire

It is sometimes known as reverse intaglio and gives the illusion of the painting floating in the crystal Essex crystal demands a very fine and delicate technique, this is a lovely ex...

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Antique 19th Century Collectible Jewelry

1920s Essex Crystal Glass Iris Floral 14 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Pin
1920s Essex Crystal Glass Iris Floral 14 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Pin

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". It is rock quartz that has been carved on the flat side after which the details of the design are painted, creating a ...

Category

Vintage 1920s Brooches

Materials

Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

American Classic : The Freedom Eagle
American Classic : The Freedom Eagle

American Classic : The Freedom Eagle

Located in New York, NY

An American Eagle in flight is hand engraved in reverse intaglio on a jade crystal beveled edge disc.

Category

Late 20th Century American Table Lamps

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

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

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...

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Antique 1850s British Early Victorian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, 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

Made of 14k gold with whale backs. Artist signed. A reverse crystal intaglio is a rock crystal cabochon with an intaglio carved into the flat back (instead of the top as done previou...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Artist Cufflinks

Materials

Crystal, 14k 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

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 mother-of-pearl

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 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 bar.

Category

Early 20th Century British Brooches

Materials

Rock Crystal, Crystal, 18k Gold, 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 valley flower carved expertly into the flat back and then oil painted with bright colo...

Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, 15k Gold

Victorian Novelty Silver Watchman's 'Charlie's' Lantern Vinaigrette London, 1882
Victorian Novelty Silver Watchman's 'Charlie's' Lantern Vinaigrette London, 1882

Victorian Novelty Silver Watchman's 'Charlie's' Lantern Vinaigrette London, 1882

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A rare Victorian novelty silver Vinaigrette formed as a Watchman's (Charlie's) Lantern, with two-tier fluted domed top and suspension ring, glass panels with mock opening door to the...

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver

Luna Qamar Ring
Luna Qamar Ring

Luna Qamar Ring

Unavailable

Luna Qamar Ring

Located in Sarajevo, BA

The citrine gemstone in the middle is adorned with engraved sculpture of a Mother, made using the ancient reverse carving/negative intaglio technique. On the four sides are topaz and...

Category

2010s Bosnian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Garnet, Blue Topaz, Enamel, Mixed Metal

800 Silver Reverse Intaglio St. Bernard Dog Pendant
800 Silver Reverse Intaglio St. Bernard Dog Pendant

800 Silver Reverse Intaglio St. Bernard Dog Pendant

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 800 Silver Reverse Intaglio St. Bernard Dog Pendant This stunning reverse Intaglio pendant features a handsome St.

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

800 Silver Reverse Intaglio St. Bernard Dog Pendant
800 Silver Reverse Intaglio St. Bernard Dog Pendant

800 Silver Reverse Intaglio St. Bernard Dog Pendant

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 800 Silver Reverse Intaglio St. Bernard Dog Pendant This stunning reverse Intaglio pendant features a handsome St.

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

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.

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 crystal.

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

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Reverse Intaglio For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact reverse intaglio you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and 18k Gold. You’re likely to find the perfect reverse intaglio among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Creating a reverse intaglio has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection, Dunhill and J.E. Caldwell & Co. are consistently popular. A reverse intaglio can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 12 Crystal versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a cabochon iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and uncut cut versions available here, too. Finding a reverse intaglio for sale for women should be easy, but there are 24 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Reverse Intaglio?

On average, a reverse intaglio at 1stDibs sells for $3,588, while they’re typically $139 on the low end and $10,984 for the highest priced versions of this item.