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Antique Diamond Rivière Necklace
Antique Diamond Rivière Necklace

Antique Diamond Rivière Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Antique Diamond Rivière Necklace Set in two tone yellow & white gold. Approximately 17.50 carats

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Early 1900s Antique Riviere Necklace

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Crystal Paste Riviere Necklace
Art Deco Crystal Paste Riviere Necklace

Art Deco Crystal Paste Riviere Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco paste riviere necklace set in sterling silver. Of large faceted square cut crystal paste

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Riviere Necklace

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Art Deco Paste Riviere Necklace 1920s
Antique Art Deco Paste Riviere Necklace 1920s

Antique Art Deco Paste Riviere Necklace 1920s

Located in Wilmslow, GB

An Antique Paste Riviere Necklace from the Art Deco period. Larger than most of this style the

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1920s Antique Riviere Necklace

Antique Victorian Rivière Necklace
Antique Victorian Rivière Necklace

Antique Victorian Rivière Necklace

$20,796Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Victorian Rivière Necklace

Located in San Francisco, CA

Victorian-era rivière necklace featuring a combination of amethyst, citrine, and rock crystal

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19th Century European Victorian Antique Riviere Necklace

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Rock Crystal, 9k Gold

Antique Crystal Rivière Necklace 1920s
Antique Crystal Rivière Necklace 1920s

Antique Crystal Rivière Necklace 1920s

Located in Wilmslow, GB

An Antique Crystal Riviere Necklace. Increasingly rare, a truly beautiful find. An unsigned beauty

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1920s Antique Riviere Necklace

Victorian Gold and Graduated Topaz Rivière Necklace
Victorian Gold and Graduated Topaz Rivière Necklace

Victorian Gold and Graduated Topaz Rivière Necklace

Located in New York, NY

A Victorian gold and topaz rivière necklace comprised of graduated oval topaz in granulated

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1880s Victorian Antique Riviere Necklace

Materials

Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Diamond Riviere Necklace, circa 1850
Victorian Diamond Riviere Necklace, circa 1850

Victorian Diamond Riviere Necklace, circa 1850

Located in London, GB

Victorian diamond riviere necklace. Set with a graduated row of fourtey nine cushion shape old mine

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1850s Unknown Victorian Antique Riviere Necklace

Materials

Diamond

Victorian 274.91 Carat Amethyst and Yellow Gold Rivière Necklace
Victorian 274.91 Carat Amethyst and Yellow Gold Rivière Necklace

Victorian 274.91 Carat Amethyst and Yellow Gold Rivière Necklace

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

necklace has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The antique rivière necklace* is ornamented with twenty-nine

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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Riviere Necklace

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Amethyst paste riviere necklace, sterling silver, 19th Century
Antique Amethyst paste riviere necklace, sterling silver, 19th Century

Antique Amethyst paste riviere necklace, sterling silver, 19th Century

Located in NEWARK, GB

A tremendously good antique riviere necklace. Early Victorian era this beautiful antique riviere

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19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Riviere Necklace

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian 200 Carats Amethyst 9K Gold and Silver Riviere Necklace
Antique Victorian 200 Carats Amethyst 9K Gold and Silver Riviere Necklace

Antique Victorian 200 Carats Amethyst 9K Gold and Silver Riviere Necklace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique Victorian Amethyst Rivière Necklace 19th Century 9K Rose Gold & Silver Approx. 200

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1890s Victorian Antique Riviere Necklace

Materials

Amethyst, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Antique Amethyst and Gold Riviére Necklace and Cross Pendant, Circa 1880
Antique Amethyst and Gold Riviére Necklace and Cross Pendant, Circa 1880

Antique Amethyst and Gold Riviére Necklace and Cross Pendant, Circa 1880

Located in London, GB

An antique amethyst and gold riviére necklace with large, oval faceted, graduated amethysts, in

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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Riviere Necklace

Materials

Amethyst, Gold

Antique Natural Pink Tourmaline RIviere Necklace
Antique Natural Pink Tourmaline RIviere Necklace

Antique Natural Pink Tourmaline RIviere Necklace

Located in Austin, TX

Offers are welcome! Amazing antique natural pink tourmaline necklace, circa 1880. A rare natural

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1880s Antique Riviere Necklace

Materials

Silver

White Gold and Diamond Rivière Necklace
White Gold and Diamond Rivière Necklace

White Gold and Diamond Rivière Necklace

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An Art Deco white gold necklace set with 32 graduating old cut diamonds (app. 10 carats in total

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Riviere Necklace

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Late Georgian Garnet Flower Riviere Necklace
Antique Late Georgian Garnet Flower Riviere Necklace

Antique Late Georgian Garnet Flower Riviere Necklace

Located in New York, NY

A feminine and lively necklace, that although is over 200 years old is a current and youthful

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Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Riviere Necklace

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold

Georgian Garnet Riviere Necklace of 14k Gold, Circa 1820
Georgian Garnet Riviere Necklace of 14k Gold, Circa 1820

Georgian Garnet Riviere Necklace of 14k Gold, Circa 1820

Located in Lewisburg, PA

A luminous survivor from the late Georgian era (circa 1820), this extraordinary necklace captures

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1820s Georgian Antique Riviere Necklace

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond & Yellow Gold Demi Riviere Necklace
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond & Yellow Gold Demi Riviere Necklace

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond & Yellow Gold Demi Riviere Necklace

Located in Bernardsville, NJ

This breathtaking antique necklace dates back circa 1870's. It is decorated by hand-cut diamonds

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Mid-19th Century Antique Riviere Necklace

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique 396.09 Carat Amethyst and 14K Yellow Gold Riviere / Collarette Necklace
Antique 396.09 Carat Amethyst and 14K Yellow Gold Riviere / Collarette Necklace

Antique 396.09 Carat Amethyst and 14K Yellow Gold Riviere / Collarette Necklace

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

riviere collarette necklace; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This stunning antique

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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Riviere Necklace

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Sapphire Crystal Long Necklace
Art Deco Sapphire Crystal Long Necklace

Art Deco Sapphire Crystal Long Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco open back faux sapphire long riviere necklace set in gilt metal. The necklace is a

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Riviere Necklace

Materials

Gilt Metal

Victorian Amethyst and Gold Parure
Victorian Amethyst and Gold Parure

Victorian Amethyst and Gold Parure

Located in New York, NY

An English Victorian 18 karat gold and amethyst parure of a rivière necklace and drop earrings. The

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1880s English Victorian Antique Riviere Necklace

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold

Georgian Almandine Garnet Flat Cut 9 KT Gold Necklace
Georgian Almandine Garnet Flat Cut 9 KT Gold Necklace

Georgian Almandine Garnet Flat Cut 9 KT Gold Necklace

Located in Napoli, IT

9 Kt gold Comprising a riviere necklace with a centrepiece in the shape of a flower with suspended

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Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Riviere Necklace

Materials

Garnet, Gold

Antique Victorian 1870s Gold 48ctw Garnet Fringe Necklace in Original Fitted Box
Antique Victorian 1870s Gold 48ctw Garnet Fringe Necklace in Original Fitted Box

Antique Victorian 1870s Gold 48ctw Garnet Fringe Necklace in Original Fitted Box

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

graduating ‘riviere’ necklace, the garnets increasing in size to the large, central stone. Oval shaped garnet

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1870s Victorian Antique Riviere Necklace

Materials

Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold

Persian Turquoise Pearl Necklace Antique Victorian Fringe Teardrop Riviere Gold
Persian Turquoise Pearl Necklace Antique Victorian Fringe Teardrop Riviere Gold

Persian Turquoise Pearl Necklace Antique Victorian Fringe Teardrop Riviere Gold

Located in New York, NY

THIS IS A STUNNING PERSIAN TURQUOISE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN - BELLE EPOQUE NECKLACE WITH THE MOST

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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Riviere Necklace

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian Siberian Amethyst Pearl Necklace Antique Fringe Drop Riviere Gold
Victorian Siberian Amethyst Pearl Necklace Antique Fringe Drop Riviere Gold

Victorian Siberian Amethyst Pearl Necklace Antique Fringe Drop Riviere Gold

Located in New York, NY

THIS IS A STUNNING ANTIQUE VICTORIAN - BELLE EPOQUE NECKLACE WITH THE MOST GORGEOUS NATURAL

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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Riviere Necklace

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Riviere Brilliant Cut Diamonds Choker Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
Riviere Brilliant Cut Diamonds Choker Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold

Riviere Brilliant Cut Diamonds Choker Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Beautiful Riviere of 24 diamonds set choker necklace with pavé of diamonds in closure 24 high

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Late 19th Century Spanish Contemporary Antique Riviere Necklace

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Georgian Riviera Necklace Rose Cut Diamond Silver Gold Riviere Antique Jewelry
Georgian Riviera Necklace Rose Cut Diamond Silver Gold Riviere Antique Jewelry

Georgian Riviera Necklace Rose Cut Diamond Silver Gold Riviere Antique Jewelry

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An impressive Georgian Riviera necklace made of 14k rose gold and silver, featuring rose cut

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Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Riviere Necklace

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Silver British Pence Coin Rivière
Antique Silver British Pence Coin Rivière

Antique Silver British Pence Coin Rivière

Located in New York, NY

Antique Silver British Pence Coin Rivière c.1919 Length: 42.5cm / 16.73 in. Width: 16.2mm / 0.64

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Riviere Necklace

Materials

Silver, Britannia Standard Silver

Victorian Amethyst and 9 Carat Gold Riviere
Victorian Amethyst and 9 Carat Gold Riviere

Victorian Amethyst and 9 Carat Gold Riviere

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

stones slightly graduate in size from the centre of the necklace to the fastening. Length: 43cm Stone

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1880s British Victorian Antique Riviere Necklace

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold

C1890 French Pink Paste Riviere on Silver Gilt 16"
C1890 French Pink Paste Riviere on Silver Gilt 16"

C1890 French Pink Paste Riviere on Silver Gilt 16"

Located in Baltimore, MD

pastes of graduated sizes, with the largest in the center. Rivieres were the classic dressy necklace of

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1890s English Georgian Antique Riviere Necklace

Materials

Silver

Georgian Revival 15 Karat Yellow Gold and Natural Topaz Rivière
Georgian Revival 15 Karat Yellow Gold and Natural Topaz Rivière

Georgian Revival 15 Karat Yellow Gold and Natural Topaz Rivière

Located in New York, NY

Georgian Revival 15 Karat Yellow Gold and Natural Topaz Rivière c.1890 L 54.5 cm / 21.5 in. 1 cm x

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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Riviere Necklace

Materials

Topaz, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

42.82 Carat Old European Diamond Layout – GIA Certified
42.82 Carat Old European Diamond Layout – GIA Certified

42.82 Carat Old European Diamond Layout – GIA Certified

Located in Ramat Gan, IL

-luxurious rivière necklace, a dramatic bracelet, or a suite of heirloom-quality jewels. This collection is a

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Early 20th Century European Antique Riviere Necklace

Materials

Diamond

Antique Gold and Topaz Necklace with Removable Pendant/Brooch
Antique Gold and Topaz Necklace with Removable Pendant/Brooch

Antique Gold and Topaz Necklace with Removable Pendant/Brooch

Located in New York, NY

An antique Georgian period gold and topaz demi-riviere and double chain necklace comprised of foil

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1820s Georgian Antique Riviere Necklace

Materials

Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Bezel Set Oval Amethyst Peridot Gemstone Necklace 72ct 20”
Antique Victorian 14K Bezel Set Oval Amethyst Peridot Gemstone Necklace 72ct 20”

Antique Victorian 14K Bezel Set Oval Amethyst Peridot Gemstone Necklace 72ct 20”

Located in Winter Springs, FL

A striking original Victorian era rivière-style necklace crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and set

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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Riviere Necklace

Materials

Amethyst, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Riviere Necklace
Diamond Riviere Necklace

Diamond Riviere Necklace

Located in London, GB

A diamond Riviere necklace, consisting of fifty-six graduated old brilliant-cut diamonds ranging

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1880s British Victorian Antique Riviere Necklace

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

A Victorian diamond riviere necklace
A Victorian diamond riviere necklace

A Victorian diamond riviere necklace

Located in London, GB

A Victorian diamond riviere necklace, consisting of fifty-six old brilliant-cut diamond graduating

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1890s Victorian Antique Riviere Necklace

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Impressive Victorian Diamond Riviere Necklace
Impressive Victorian Diamond Riviere Necklace

Impressive Victorian Diamond Riviere Necklace

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Impressive Victorian Diamond Riviere Necklace of40 collet-mounted old cut diamonds in original

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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Riviere Necklace

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian Amethyst and Pearl Riviere Necklace
Victorian Amethyst and Pearl Riviere Necklace

Victorian Amethyst and Pearl Riviere Necklace

Located in Essex, GB

A fine and elegant Victorian riviere necklace, with 19 horizontally set oval cut natural amethysts

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Late 19th Century Antique Riviere Necklace

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold

Late Edwardian Pink-and-White Paste Rivière Necklace
Late Edwardian Pink-and-White Paste Rivière Necklace

Late Edwardian Pink-and-White Paste Rivière Necklace

Located in New York, NY

A very pretty late Edwardian/early Art Deco pink-and-white paste rivière necklace. Set in silver

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1910s Antique Riviere Necklace

Victorian Amethyst & Pearl Riviere Necklace, circa 1880
Victorian Amethyst & Pearl Riviere Necklace, circa 1880

Victorian Amethyst & Pearl Riviere Necklace, circa 1880

Located in Theydon Bois, Essex

A fine and elegant Victorian riviere necklace, with 19 horizontally set oval cut natural amethysts

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Riviere Necklace

Materials

Amethyst, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, 9k Gold

Antique Victorian Cushion Paste Silver Riviere Necklace
Antique Victorian Cushion Paste Silver Riviere Necklace

Antique Victorian Cushion Paste Silver Riviere Necklace

Located in Boston, Lincolnshire

This exquisite Victorian c.1800s Silver and Cushion Paste RIVIERE Necklace radiates timeless

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1860s British Victorian Antique Riviere Necklace

Materials

Silver, Gold

Antique Diamond Riviere Necklace of Target Design
Antique Diamond Riviere Necklace of Target Design

Antique Diamond Riviere Necklace of Target Design

Located in Napoli, IT

Diamond Light Exquisite Victorian Diamond riviere necklace, aunthentic 1900 ca This enchanting

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1890s Victorian Antique Riviere Necklace

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Edwardian Paste Stone Silver circa 1910 Rivière Necklace
Antique Edwardian Paste Stone Silver circa 1910 Rivière Necklace

Antique Edwardian Paste Stone Silver circa 1910 Rivière Necklace

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

This superb Silver Edwardian rivière necklace is adorned with an impressive array of shining paste

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1910s British Edwardian Antique Riviere Necklace

Materials

Silver

Antique Green Paste Gold Riviere Necklace

Antique Green Paste Gold Riviere Necklace

Located in New York, NY

An Antique Green Paste and Gold Riviere, designed as a series of graduated green paste, to the gold

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Mid-18th Century Unknown Antique Riviere Necklace

Victorian Amethyst Riviere Necklace Bow Drop
Victorian Amethyst Riviere Necklace Bow Drop

Victorian Amethyst Riviere Necklace Bow Drop

Located in Middleton, WI

This antique Victorian amethyst gold necklace was handcrafted in England around 1900. It showcases

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1890s British Victorian Antique Riviere Necklace

Materials

Amethyst, 15k Gold

22 Karat Antique Etruscan Revival Tourmaline Pearl Rare Riviere Necklace
22 Karat Antique Etruscan Revival Tourmaline Pearl Rare Riviere Necklace

22 Karat Antique Etruscan Revival Tourmaline Pearl Rare Riviere Necklace

Located in Napoli, IT

comes to life this extraordinary Etruscan revival necklace of endless beauty to impress for ever 22 KT

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1890s Late Victorian Antique Riviere Necklace

Materials

Pearl, Tourmaline, 22k Gold

Old-Cut Diamond, 21.74 Carat, Rivière Necklace in 18 Karat Rose Gold and Silver
Old-Cut Diamond, 21.74 Carat, Rivière Necklace in 18 Karat Rose Gold and Silver

Old-Cut Diamond, 21.74 Carat, Rivière Necklace in 18 Karat Rose Gold and Silver

Located in Geneva, Geneva

This antique collet-set old-cut diamond necklace composed of 75 graduated old-cut diamonds Mounted

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Early 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Antique Riviere Necklace

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Georgian Amethyst Rivière
Georgian Amethyst Rivière

Georgian Amethyst Rivière

Unavailable|$4,000

Georgian Amethyst Rivière

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The rivière - one of the most popular and enduring styles of necklace to come out of the Georgian

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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Riviere Necklace

Materials

Amethyst, 9k Gold

Georgian Topaz Suite with Riviere, Pendant, Brooch and Earrings

Georgian Topaz Suite with Riviere, Pendant, Brooch and Earrings

Located in New York, NY

A Rare Iberian Golden Topaz Suite, circa 1790. Consisting of a riviere, a cross pendant, a cluster

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18th Century Georgian Antique Riviere Necklace

Materials

Topaz, 14k Gold

Russian Imperial-Era Fabergé Silver Dinner Knife and Fork, Moscow, Circa 1900
Russian Imperial-Era Fabergé Silver Dinner Knife and Fork, Moscow, Circa 1900

Russian Imperial-Era Fabergé Silver Dinner Knife and Fork, Moscow, Circa 1900

By Peter Carl Fabergé

Located in St. Catharines, ON

ranges, from simple gold brooches with initials for 3 rubles 50 kopeks to a magnificent diamond rivière

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Early 1900s Russian Rococo Antique Riviere Necklace

Materials

Silver

Antique Rose Diamond Demi Rivière Necklace
Antique Rose Diamond Demi Rivière Necklace

Antique Rose Diamond Demi Rivière Necklace

Located in New York, NY

A stunning Antique Rose Diamond Demi Rivière Necklace with 25 graduated Rose Diamonds with two on

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18th Century French Regency Antique Riviere Necklace

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Georgian Amethyst Rivière Necklace
Georgian Amethyst Rivière Necklace

Georgian Amethyst Rivière Necklace

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1820-40s, 14k. Redolent of the Georgian aesthetic, this 200-year-old rivière necklace is a

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1820s Georgian Antique Riviere Necklace

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold

Late Georgian Blue Paste Riviere Necklace with Pendant
Late Georgian Blue Paste Riviere Necklace with Pendant

Late Georgian Blue Paste Riviere Necklace with Pendant

Located in New York, NY

An antique blue cushion-cut paste rivière necklace suspending an openwork square cluster pendant

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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Riviere Necklace

Materials

9k Gold

Rose Diamond Demi Riviere Necklace, 18th Century
Rose Diamond Demi Riviere Necklace, 18th Century

Rose Diamond Demi Riviere Necklace, 18th Century

Located in New York, NY

This is a rare, collectible Rose Diamond Riviere Necklace set in 18K gold and silver which is

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16th Century French Georgian Antique Riviere Necklace

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

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Antique Riviere Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the antique riviere necklace you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Silver and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. If you’re looking for an antique riviere necklace from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. An antique riviere necklace can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 31, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. An oval cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and antique cushion cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an antique riviere necklace, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Antique Riviere Necklace?

On average, an antique riviere necklace at 1stDibs sells for $9,000, while they’re typically $265 on the low end and $385,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Necklaces for You

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

Questions About Antique Riviere Necklace
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Riviere necklace is a diamond necklace that features a continuation of gemstones all the way around the neckline. The size of the gems can either be uniform or be larger in the front, gradually getting smaller toward the back. Shop a collection of Riviere necklaces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The rivière necklace features gemstones of the same type that are either all the same size and shape or, more frequently, they graduate from smaller in back to larger gems in the front center. In the Georgian Period, or from 1714 to 1837, rivière necklaces had become popular and remained so throughout the century, sometimes with the addition of a pendant in the later years. In the 1920s, the channel-cut necklace replaced the rivière necklace in popularity. Find a collection of vintage and modern rivière necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    To tell if a necklace is antique, first look for hallmarks that indicate the maker. If you locate them, you can consult trusted online resources to find out when the company or artisan was active. To qualify as an antique, a necklace must be at least 100 years old. The presence of materials that are no longer commonly used to produce jewelry, like bakelite, camphor glass, foil opals and paste, can be good indicators that a piece is an antique. Antique jewelry is also more likely to have European- and rose-cut gemstones than modern cuts like the brilliant round. Because it can be difficult to date jewelry on your own, you may wish to consult an expert, like a certified appraiser or experienced dealer, for assistance. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of antique necklaces.

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