BIRKS Art Deco Platinum/18kt Reverse Carved Crystal Equestrian Stick Pin Lapis An elaborate amethyst necklace from

An elaborate amethyst necklace from the Arts & Crafts period (ca1900)

This absolutely gorgeous piece is made of platinum and accented with sparkling diamonds

and features a lovely filigree design

A fantastic zig-zag pattern wraps around the center of the ring

The chain is intact and the spring ring clasp is in good working condition

BIRKS Art Deco Platinum/18kt Reverse Carved Crystal Equestrian Stick Pin Lapis An elaborate amethyst necklace fromReverse 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. A reverse carved crystal stick