{"product_id":"antique-reverse-painted-essex-crystal-ox-pendant-in-18k-yellow-gold-dk580","title":"Antique Reverse-Painted Essex Crystal Ox Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis rare 18k Victorian pendant features a beautifully detailed reverse-painted Essex crystal of a golden-horned ox with lime green reins. Highly collectible, it retains strong color and clarity, showing only minimal wear. Please keep dry—Essex crystals are sensitive to moisture and may be damaged if submerged. A prime treasure for antique jewelry enthusiasts and collectors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePENDANT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18k yellow gold\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reverse-painted Essex crystal, high cabochon, hand carved\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotif: \u003c\/strong\u003eGolden-horned ox with lime green reins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal Measurements: \u003c\/strong\u003e15.5 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Dimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e22.8 x 16.6 x 7.4 mm including bail\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e4.2 grams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings: \u003c\/strong\u003e“18” inscribed, 4-207-22 120-\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod: \u003c\/strong\u003eVictorian, circa 1880s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eExcellent, minimal wear (rare for Essex crystal pieces)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEssex crystal refers to a distinctive type of jewelry popular from the mid-19th century through the early 20th century. Each piece features a cabochon of rock crystal (a clear quartz), which is hand-carved in reverse on the flat back to create an intaglio (incised) image, then painstakingly painted with fine oils for 3D effect. Typical motifs include animals, flowers, and sporting scenes—often appearing to “float” within the dome.\u003cbr\u003eThe name “Essex crystal” is a misnomer, as the technique is tied to English miniaturists and stone carvers—not to the artist William Essex nor to the county of Essex. This labor-intensive process was introduced in Belgium around 1860 and later perfected in England by carvers like Emile Marius Pradier and Thomas Cooke. Authentic Essex crystals are coveted for their sharp detail, realism, and the meticulous artistry required, but later imitations in glass or plastic are common\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Vintage Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50373198676282,"sku":"DK580","price":1640.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/7398\/7898\/files\/ox_charm_pendant_2.jpg?v=1763566173","url":"https:\/\/petrastar.com\/ja\/products\/antique-reverse-painted-essex-crystal-ox-pendant-in-18k-yellow-gold-dk580","provider":"Petra Star","version":"1.0","type":"link"}