Art Deco 14kt Reverse Carved Crystal Equestrian Cufflinks Garnet and spacers

and spacers

The outside of the band has a black enameled surface

The rich purple color resembles amethyst

Each earring depicts a simple blackamoor face wearing a decorative turban hat

The glass covering the watch face is intact

Art Deco 14kt Reverse Carved Crystal Equestrian Cufflinks Garnet and spacersReverse 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 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. Fox hunting was a culture full of