H. BUSSMER Vintage 18kt Reverse Carved Rock Crystal Shih Tzu Dog Pendant Diamond there is no apparent damage

there is no apparent damage to the gold repousse setting

5 grams total)

Each plaque holds a single diamond set in the center

A wonderful and unusual dog pin from the Late Victorian (ca1900) era

H. BUSSMER Vintage 18kt Reverse Carved Rock Crystal Shih Tzu Dog Pendant Diamond there is no apparent damageReverse carved crystal was a technique created by cutting pieces of rock quartz 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 image 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 motifs. This Vintage reverse carved