Reverse carved rock crystal pendants take real skill to produce. The owl is carved from the back of the crystal in fine, deliberate detail, each line forming the image when viewed through the clear front face. It is a demanding technique that leaves no room for error, and this example shows how precise that workmanship can be. Set in a simple 9ct gold frame and hallmarked for 1991, it is clean, bright and beautifully made, a small masterclass in craft rather than mass production.
Weight 3.8 grams
Measures 2.1 x 1.6 cm
Hallmarked 9ct gold, 1991
Condition - excellent, the tiniest of chips can be seen on the reverse under the loupe