C1820 Georgian Pink Paste Riviere on Silver Gilt 16"
Located in Baltimore, MD
Lovely Georgian rivière with unusually colored foil back pink pastes on silver closed backs with
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Link Necklaces
Silver
C1820 Georgian Pink Paste Riviere on Silver Gilt 16"
Located in Baltimore, MD
Lovely Georgian rivière with unusually colored foil back pink pastes on silver closed backs with
Silver
Georgian Garnet Riviere Necklace of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A luminous survivor from the late Georgian era (circa 1820), this extraordinary necklace captures
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Late Georgian Garnet Flower Riviere Necklace
Located in New York, NY
. This Georgian necklace is made in 18k gold, there are no visible hallmarks. The necklace at the back
Garnet, 18k Gold
Vintage Georgian Inspired Rivière Necklace 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A stunning Vintage Crystal Rivière Necklace heavily inspired by the original Georgian paste rivière
$1,761 / set
H 2.49 in W 2.56 in L 16.54 in
Vintage Georgian Style Statement Crystal Droplet Rivière & Earrings Set 1960s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A divine Vintage Emerald Crystal Demi Parure. Inspired by Georgian jewellery designs this
Georgian Style Rose Cut Riviere Necklace 18 KT Gold/Silver
Located in Napoli, IT
This outstanding Georgian Style necklace has been hand crafted of solid 18 KT gold and silver A
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Iconic 1820s Georgian English Flat-Cut Garnet Riviere 9ct Rose Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A breathtaking Iconic 1820s Georgian Flat-cut Foil-back Red Garnet Rivière Necklace The most
Garnet, Gold, Rose Gold
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
Topaz, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
$65,700
W 0.5 in L 16.5 in
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
Diamond, Silver, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Statement Crystal Riviere Necklace 2000s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
from the Georgian era. Rivière refers to a river of gems around the wearers neck. Both romantic and
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
Amethyst, 9k Gold
Georgian Style White Rock Crystal Silver Riviere Necklace
Located in London, GB
Olivia Collings this Georgian style rock crystal riviere is perfectly true to form. Hand made in London
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
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
Topaz, 14k Gold
Georgian Style Harlequin Multicolour Rock Crystal Silver Riviere Necklace
Located in London, GB
Olivia Collings this Georgian style rock crystal riviere is perfectly true to form. Hand made in London
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
An Antique Georgian Silver & Paste Rivière Necklace 15" A Nice Example
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
A superb Georgian paste rivière necklace set with graduated sparkling glass stones in domed silver
Georgian 15ct Rose Gold Green Paste Rivière Necklace Pendant Earring Set 1700's
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
A Rare Georgian 15ct Solid Rose Gold Green Paste Rivière Necklace Pendant Earring Set Circa 1700's
Antique Georgian Amethyst Gold Riviere Necklace
Located in New York, NY
, bracelets, and a brooch. Georgian rivieres are known for their closed back setting, which would often
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Silver Mounted Georgian Paste Riviere
Located in Baltimore, MD
Exquisite Georgian rivière with white pastes mounted on silver closed backs with pastes of
Silver
Antique Georgian Silver Vermeil Rock Crystal Riviere
Located in Baltimore, MD
Known as a river of light, the rock crystal riviere was the classic Georgian necklace for night
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
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
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Georgian Agate Rivière, circa 1820s
Located in New York, NY
Georgian Agate Rivière c.1820s Additional Information: Period: Georgian Model: Agate Rivière Year
Agate, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
English Georgian Amethyst Rivière Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An English Georgian 9 karat gold and silver Rivière necklace with 28 cushion-cut, foil backed
Amethyst, 10k Gold, Silver
Georgian Paste and Silver Riviere Necklace, 16.5"
Located in Baltimore, MD
Rare Georgian Paste necklace set in silver with a closed back. Paste jewelry is a form of leaded
Silver, Sterling Silver
Georgian 1830 Diamond Rivière Necklace
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A 14 or 15 carat yellow gold Gergian necklace with 48 old mine cut diamonds (app. 26 carat in total, Si-piq, H-J) descending in size set in oxidized silver, one part can be removed ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
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
9k Gold
Antique Georgian Rock Crystal Riviere Necklace, circa 1800
Located in Baltimore, MD
Exquisite Georgian rock crystal riviere set in 12K gold and silver. Rock Crystal is a natural
Rock Crystal, 10k Gold, Silver
Georgian 10 Karat Gold & Garnet Rivière Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Georgian era Garnet Rivière Pendant Necklace composed of 10k yellow gold. With oval-shaped
Garnet, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Gold Pink Topaz Foil Back Riviere Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Georgian pink topaz foil backed riviere necklaces are becoming more and more rare. The pretty
Topaz, 15k Gold
Georgian Gold and Flat Cut Garnet Rivière, circa 1820s
Located in New York, NY
Georgian Gold and Flat Cut Garnet Rivière c.1820s Additional Information: Period: Georgian Year
Garnet, Yellow Gold, Gold, 15k Gold
1820 Georgian Blue Aquamarine White Pearl Silver Fringe Riviere Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
A rare and extremely pretty Georgian fringe riviere necklace with 63 foiled aquamarines and 18
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Antique Georgian/Victorian Garnet Riviere Necklace 9K Gold - Early 19th c.
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this magnificent antique late Georgian/early Victorian 9ct gold garnet
Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold
Georgian 18 Karat Gold Cannetille Carved Shell Cameo Birth of Cupid Rivière
Located in New York, NY
Georgian 18k Yellow Gold Cannetille Carved Shell Cameo and Persian Turquoise Birth of Cupid Rivière
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond Rivière Pendant Necklace, 38.35 Carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
This magnificent rivière necklace exemplifies the refined elegance of antique jewelry design
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
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
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Georgian Paste Riviere Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Georgian Paste Riviere Necklace set in silver. Early 18th Century manufacture with period closed
Sterling Silver
Antique Paste Silver Cluster Necklace
Located in Baltimore, MD
largest paste stone, to hold an optional pendant (this was commonly done on Georgian rivieres, as the
Other, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique Georgian 18 Karat and Citrine Riviere and Earrings Demi-Parure
Located in Baltimore, MD
riviere can be found on the cover of Georgian Jewelry by Ginny Dawes and Olivia Collings. If interested
Citrine, 18k Gold
Georgian Rock Crystal and Gold Riviere Necklace, 15.75"
Located in Baltimore, MD
Exquisite Georgian rock crystal riviere set in silver with a 18k gold mount and an open back. Rock
Rock Crystal, Crystal, Gold
Fine Antique Natural Amethyst and Silver Riviere Necklace, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique natural facet cut graduated oval amethyst and silver Riviere necklace 19th Century
Amethyst, Silver
A Georgian garnet riviere necklace
Located in London, GB
A Georgian garnet riviere necklace, consisting of thirty-five oval-shaped faceted garnets, each
Garnet, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Georgian Foil-Backed Amethyst Riviere Necklace
Located in New York, NY
20 brightly foil backed oval amethysts graduate to a length of 16.5 inches in a rose gold mounting. The center stone measures 7/8 inch by 5/8 inch graduating to the clasp at 1/2 in...
Amethyst, Rose Gold
Georgian Agate necklace
Located in Greenwich, CT
A Georgian riviere landscape agate necklace, fifteen graduated agate in a cut down gold collet
Agate, Yellow Gold
Georgian Gilt Amethyst Paste Rivière
Located in Austin, TX
Georgian gilt amethyst paste rivière. Oversized purple stones in open backed settings. Foiled paste
Paste
Georgian Garnet Paste Gold Riviere Necklace
Located in Austin, TX
Georgian era garnet paste riviere necklace. Large scale flat cut paste stones set in 15k gold
15k Gold
Antique Georgian Garnet Turquoise Flower Rivière Necklace
Located in Sale, Cheshire
This stunning piece of Georgian finery was once property of Princess Amelia, King George III's
Garnet, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Georgian Princess Amelia Garnet Turquoise Flower Rivière Necklace
Located in Sale, Cheshire
This stunning piece of Georgian finery was once property of Princess Amelia, King George III's
Garnet, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Georgian 18 Carat Gold Flat Cut Garnet Riviere Necklace, circa 1790
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
cut Garnet Riviere Necklace is Circa 1790. Due to its age, Georgian jewellery is quite rare, with
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18th Century Rose Cut Diamond Rivière Necklace
Located in Austin, TX
Exceptional 18th century rose cut diamond rivière necklace. Each rose cut diamond is set in silver
Diamond
Rose Cut Diamond Riviere Necklace with a Diamond Set Crowned Heart Pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
foil lustre from this 17th century rivière necklace as an aura of light destined to disclose a Flemish
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Georgian Garnet Gold Riviere Necklace
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Stunning Georgian c.1800 foil backed flat table cut Almandine Garnet Riviere necklace in 9 Carat
Garnet, 9k Gold
Antique Georgian Amethyst Paste Rivière Necklace
Located in Sale, Cheshire
An impressive Georgian paste rivière necklace dating from the early 19th Century. It's set with 20
Silver
Antique Georgian Paste Silver Gold Riviere Necklace
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
An Outstanding Georgian c.1800s Silver and hand cut, foil backed black dot Paste RIVIERE Necklace
Gold, Silver
Georgian 57.0 Carat Red Garnet Riviere Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
Rare Georgian or Regency,one of the finest ever, natural vivid Red Garnet riviere necklace. Hand
Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique, Georgian, 18 Carat Yellow Gold, Rare Amethyst Rivière Necklace
Located in Rochford, Essex
Georgian, amethyst foil backed rivière necklace, circa 1800. An exceptionally beautiful and rare
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
John Galliano Vintage Lavender Gown Spring/Summer Size 36FR
By John Galanos
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
John Galliano Vintage Lavender Silk and Lace Gown with Faint Pink and Lavender Flair Spring/Summer Size 36FR. Measurements: Bust 34" Waist 27" Hips 34" Gown is cut on the bias and ...
Sold|$1,095
Size: Small - Medium
Giorgio di Sant Angelo 1970s Orange White Keyhole Vintage 70s Boho Maxi Dress
By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing GIORGIO DI SANT ANGELO 1970s orange and white jersey color block maxi dress! Features a bright orange jersey, with a panel of white down the center, and a white caplet. Keyho...
Vicky Tiel 1980s Silk Strapless High Low Bustier Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great pink silk high low dress from Vicky Tiel. It has a drop waist horizontally ruched boned bustier bodice onto which is gathered a full skirt knee length in the front, ankle len...
$12,531
Size: FR40 - UK12 - US6/8
John Galliano Pink Bias-Cut Satin Evening Dress with Rhinestone Straps, SS 2002
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano, Spring-Summer 2002. Bias-cut evening dress in rose-toned crepe-back satin. The fitted bodice features a draped cowl neckline, with rhinestone-embellished straps. The g...
$8,632
Size: IT 42 - FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Alexander McQueen black off-shoulder bustled evening dress, ss 2002
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
▪ Alexander McQueen black off-shoulder mid-length evening dress ▪ 57% Cotton, 43% Polyamide ▪ Diamond cut panels around torso ▪ Floral brocade bustled skirt at back ▪ Built-in cor...
1990s Gemma Kahng Vintage Black + White Wool Tuxedo Blazer Jacket
By GEMMA KAHNG
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous vintage 1990s black and off-white wool blazer jacket by Gemma Kahng with unique flower buttons. Fully lined with front button and hook closure. Front patch pockets. Structur...
Gorgeous Iconic Thierry Mugler Gown SS1999 Evening Dress Silver Lucite Details
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Museum worthy collectors piece. Absolutely gorgeous documented Thierry Mugler dress, Spring Summer 1999 Collection. Documented on the runway as well as on the iconic portrait of Man...
F/W 2003 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Runway Babydoll Sheer Chiffon Pink Tank
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This pink and black lace tank top from Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, designed by Tom Ford for Fall/Winter 2003, debuted on the runway as look 18. Crafted from sheer light pink chif...
Christian Lacroix Haute-Couture Crimson Draped Silk Chiffon Gown, FW 1999
By Christian Lacroix
Located in London, GB
This Christian Lacroix dress from the Fall-Winter 1999 haute couture collection is an asymmetrical masterpiece crafted in rich crimson silk chiffon. The one-shoulder design features ...
$1,295
Size: 46 / US 10
Vintage Missoni Spring 2004 SZ 46 2000s Fully Sequin Blue Y2K Knit Halter Dress
By Missoni
Located in San Diego, CA
Never worn early 2000s MISSONI fully sequined striped knit halter dress ! Features vibrant colors of blue, turquoise, navy blue and yellow throughout. Thousands of hand-sewn clear se...
Vintage 1950's Green Tulle Strapless Evening Gown Lace Evening Dress UK 6 US 2
Located in Nashville, TN
A phenomenal piece to behold, this original 1950's evening gown, rendered in forest green tulle, sea green lace and lined in fern green rayon, accented by delicate silver claw set rh...
2011 Vivienne Westwood blue taffeta off shoulder gown
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Austin, TX
Vivienne Westwood blue taffeta gown gold label off the shoulder, fishtail train fitted waist Condition: fair, water damage at hem, see video. Bust 34" , Waist 25" , Hips 39", Lengt...
PIERRE CARDIN vintage gold chain designer runway necklace
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed PIERRE CARDIN tag • gold tone • vintage designer runway necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ❤️❤️ VIN...
$14,968
Size: FR38 - UK10
John Galliano Crystal Adorned Crimson Satin Evening Dress and Shawl, ss 2001
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival John Galliano Evening Dress ▪ Spring-Summer 2001 ▪ Crafted from crimson crepe-back satin, with alternating panels that highlight both the satin sheen and crepe texture ▪ D...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Ivory Iridescent Silk HandBeaded Evening Gown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Incredible for wedding, bride, bridal, etc. Les Habitudes Couture Vintage 1990's Ivory color with clear iridescent beads and pearls Entirely hand-made in England Hours upon hours we...
1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Semi-Sheer Black Extra Long Gown Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Baar, CH
Rare 1997 Tom Ford for Gucci dress with original gold-tone "Illusion" hook belt, crafted from thick, body-molding jersey. - From the 1997 Cruise collection. - Comes with original ...
Georgian jewelry is named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). A slew of beautiful pieces were produced during the period, and today antique Georgian rings, necklaces and other accessories are coveted by fine jewelry collectors.
There are certain features that distinguish jewelry from this era, including the fact that pieces from the 18th and early 19th centuries were handmade (so don’t let the absence of a maker’s mark lead you to believe otherwise). Antique Georgian jewelry also has a certain “look.” It’s a bit gray because stones were often set in silver, and because stonecutting techniques were not as advanced as they are today, the gems do not possess the level of sparkle to which we have become accustomed.
Intricate metalworking techniques such as repoussé (the hammering of metal into ornate designs) and cannetille (a method of working the gold wire to make it look woven) allowed goldsmiths to really flex their muscles. These gold pieces, either on their own or combined with gemstones, made for highly original and dramatic jewelry. The era also saw pieces with ornately woven strands of human hair.
Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. These were often cut in the shape of a cabochon or teardrop. It was fashionable to combine garnets or rubies with seed pearls. In Georgian diamond rings, popular cuts for diamonds included rose, old mine and table. Around the 1780s, paste jewelry, or hand-cut glass on foil, was used to imitate diamonds.
Browse a collection of antique Georgian diamond rings, earrings, brooches and other authentic Georgian jewelry today on 1stDibs.
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.