Retro 14kt Painted Reverse Carved Rock Crystal Fox Cufflinks Gunmetal This vintage coral bead necklace

This vintage coral bead necklace is simply stunning

Riveted into the center of the plaque is a lovely beetle made of a single hand carved lapis stone

13/16 long (including the bail

held by the c-clasp secured pin

Retro 14kt Painted Reverse Carved Rock Crystal Fox Cufflinks Gunmetal This vintage coral bead necklaceReverse carved crystal was a technique created by cutting pieces of rock crystal into a convex form and then polishing it into a cabochon shape. An image is carved into the flat side of the crystal and then hand painted. From the front, the picture appears to be almost three dimensional. Many different images were used in reverse carved crystal jewelry and artwork but animals were some of the most common used. A fabulous pair of reverse carved crystal