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Georgian Riviere

Genuine Antique Georgian Old Mine Diamond Riviere Necklace
Located in Seattle, WA
to all the pieces. This authentic antique Georgian riviere necklace has forty-four H-K/VS1-I1
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Georgian Garnet Riviere Necklace of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Georgian era (circa 1820). Crafted with meticulous artistry, this exquisite piece showcases 54 oval flat
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Antique 1820s Georgian Link Necklaces

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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
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian More Necklaces

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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
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Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces

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
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Vintage 1930s European Georgian Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k 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
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Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold

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
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Antique 1820s English Georgian Choker Necklaces

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Garnet, Gold, Rose Gold

Georgian Agate Riviere Necklace and Bracelet Demi-Parure
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Dating to the early nineteenth century, this Georgian demi-parure gracefully endured the passage of
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Antique 1810s English Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, 15k Gold

Vintage Georgian Style Emerald Crystal Droplet Rivière & Earrings 1960s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A divine Vintage Emerald Crystal Demi Parure. Inspired by Georgian jewellery designs this
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Vintage 1960s Drop Necklaces

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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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Topaz, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

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
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Antique Mid-19th Century Beaded Necklaces

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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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown More Necklaces

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Diamond, Silver, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique "Queen Anne" Riviere Necklace
Located in Baltimore, MD
necklace was made in the mid 18th century. The necklace is comprised of non-graduated rivieres. The vivid
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Antique 1750s English Georgian Choker Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Antique "Queen Anne" Riviere Necklace
Antique "Queen Anne" Riviere Necklace
$9,000
W 1 in D 1 in L 10.5 in
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
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Antique Early 19th Century Choker Necklaces

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
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Early 2000s Choker Necklaces

Antique Gold and Foiled Amethyst Rivière Necklace with Detachable Maltese Cross
Located in New York, NY
An antique Georgian period amethyst rivière necklace comprising graduated oval foil-backed
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Antique 1830s Georgian Drop Necklaces

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Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold

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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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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian More Necklaces

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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
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2010s British Georgian Choker Necklaces

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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
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Antique 18th Century Georgian Pendant Necklaces

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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
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2010s British Georgian Choker Necklaces

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Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

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
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown George V Link Necklaces

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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
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Antique 19th Century British Georgian Choker Necklaces

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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
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Antique Early 1800s British Georgian More Necklaces

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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
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Antique 1820s Georgian Beaded Necklaces

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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
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Georgian More Necklaces

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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
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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian More Necklaces

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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
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Antique 1820s British Georgian More Necklaces

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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 ...
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Antique 1830s Link Necklaces

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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
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Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Drop Necklaces

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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
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian More Necklaces

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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
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Antique 1830s British Georgian Drop Necklaces

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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
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Link Necklaces

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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
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Georgian Choker Necklaces

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Garnet, Gold, Yellow 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
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Antique 1820s British Georgian Drop Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, Silver

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
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Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Choker Necklaces

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Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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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Antique 16th Century French Georgian Link Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Georgian Paste Riviere Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Georgian Paste Riviere Necklace set in silver. Early 18th Century manufacture with period closed
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Antique 1820s British Georgian Link Necklaces

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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
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Antique 1820s British Georgian Choker Necklaces

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Other, Silver, 15k Gold

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
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Antique 1840s British Georgian Link Necklaces

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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
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Antique 1820s British George III Choker Necklaces

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Rock Crystal, Crystal, Gold

A Georgian garnet riviere necklace
Located in London, GB
A Georgian garnet riviere necklace, consisting of thirty-five oval-shaped faceted garnets, each
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Link Necklaces

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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...
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Antique 1830s Unknown Georgian Choker Necklaces

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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
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Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Choker Necklaces

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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
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian More Necklaces

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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
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Link Necklaces

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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
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Choker Necklaces

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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
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Choker Necklaces

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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
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Antique 1790s British Georgian Link Necklaces

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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
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian More Necklaces

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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
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Antique Early 18th Century Unknown Georgian Chain Necklaces

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White Diamond, 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
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Choker Necklaces

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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
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian More Necklaces

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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
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Choker Necklaces

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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
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Antique Late 18th Century Regency Link Necklaces

Materials

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
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Antique Early 19th Century British More Necklaces

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Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Georgian Riviere For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the georgian riviere 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. Making the right choice when shopping for a georgian riviere may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 19th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A georgian riviere can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Garnet rings, from our inventory of 5, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for an antique cushion cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and cushion cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a georgian riviere for sale for women should be easy, but there are 4 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Georgian Riviere?

Prices for a georgian riviere can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $3,000 and can go as high as $28,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $11,260.

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. 

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