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
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
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
$1,744 / 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 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
C1890 French 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
$15,500
Dm 6 in L 17.5 in
40-Carat Rhodolite Garnet Necklace with Pavé Diamonds and 18k Solid Gold Chain
By Nancy Phillips
Located in Eugene, OR
statement, reminiscent of vintage Georgian-era rivière necklaces. The design is completed with a stylish
Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 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 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 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
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
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
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Georgian Amethyst Gold Riviere Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A bright and lively amethyst gold riviere necklace from about 1830. This necklace is made up of
Amethyst, 14k Gold
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
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 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
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 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 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
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 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
Antique Georgian/Victorian Garnet Riviere Necklace 9K Gold - Early 19th c.
Located in London, GB
riviere necklace made in the early 19th c. Aptly named and evident from its etymology (riviere meaning
Garnet, Gold, 9k 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
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 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
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
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
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
Antique Georgian 18 Karat and Citrine Riviere and Earrings Demi-Parure
Located in Baltimore, MD
earrings. Such necklaces were called rivieres ("river of light"), named for the Riviera in the South of
Citrine, 18k 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 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
Georgian Gilt Amethyst Paste Rivière
Located in Austin, TX
Georgian gilt amethyst paste rivière. Oversized purple stones in open backed settings. Foiled paste
Paste
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
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
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
1950s MGM Mme. Etoile by Irene Sharaff Couture Ball Gown in Deep Teal Silk
By Irene Scharaff
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s MGM Mme. Etoile by Irene Sharaff couture ball gown in deep mauve and teal silk tulle and horsehair : Irene Sharaff, 5-time Academy Award Winner for costume design, made this go...
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Diamond 1.5" Fleur de Lis Key Pendant Necklace 16"
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Diamond 1.5" Fleur de Lis Key Pendant Necklace 16" Metal: Platinum Chain: 16" Pendant: 1.5" long Weight: 6.0 grams Diamond: round brilliant diamonds, carat to...
Diamond, Platinum
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...
Roberto Cavalli Abstract print Silk Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in GOUVIEUX, FR
This Roberto Cavalli is a striking example of the brand's signature blend of luxury and bold design. Crafted in a lightweight, flowing silk. The gown features a halter neckline that ...
$1,850
Size: none; comparable to size XS
Will Steinman New Look Pink Blue Strapless Back Bow Ballerina Dress - XS, 1950s
By Will Steinman
Located in Tucson, AZ
Pure spun-sugar perfection, right down to the cotton candy colors. Visible beneath the silver lattice-embroidered top skirt, the ruffled attached petticoat provides volume enough to ...
$880Sale Price|20% Off
L 16 in
Marina J woven Pearl necklace with gold-plated Silver vintage brooch with Garnet
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Pearl Necklace by Marina J. This amazing piece features Cultured white Pearls all intricately woven together into a tight lace like design. Small gold-plated silver faceted...
Garnet, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 10
1990s Bob Mackie Size 10 Black Crepe Sexy 90s Vintage High Slit Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy, yet sophisticated 1990s BOB MACKIE black crepe bodycon evening dress! Features an elegant sweetheart neckline, with satin trim. Figure flattering silhouette that hugs the body ...
Tom Ford For Gucci Dress with Cut outs
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black fine stretch silk dress from Tom Ford for Gucci. It has 3/4 length sleeves, slits at the side hem and a fine strap crossing the upper chest and back. There is a ribb...
1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress
By Escada Margaretha Ley, Amen Wardy
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1980s black and white strapless tube dress by Margaretha Ley for Escada with a polka dot and stripe print. Fully lined with rear zip closure. The marked size is 34, and the d...
Roberto Cavalli Blue & White Ming Gown Dress with Fur Trim Wrap S/S 2005 Sz 42IT
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Blue & White Ming Gown Dress with Fur Trim Wrap S/S 2005 Sz 42IT. This dress is marked a 42IT. Measurements not stretched reflect a small but has a lot of s...
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 ...
$14,820
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...
Iconic Thierry Mugler Les Infernales SHE DEVIL Runway Dress Black Red
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
In Thierry Mugler’s spectacular “Les Infernales - SHE DEVILS” Collection FW 1988/89, the designer’s flair for drama reaches a smoldering crescendo in this black-and-red masterpiece. ...
$3,408
Size: French 40/42
Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferre S/S 1994 vintage black silk evening dress
By Gianfranco Ferré, Christian Dior
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Enjoy this item as part of our Holiday Sale, for one week! Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferre spring summer 1994 runway black silk evening dress. A white version was presented on th...
Vivienne Westwood red wool and gold 'PAGAN KISS' beret, ss 1988
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Rare Vivienne Westwood red wool beret with gold leaf 'PAGAN KISS' and signature Orb logo. Made for the 'Choice' tour with Sara Stockbridge in 1988. Pagan I, Spring-Summer 1988
Christian Dior Embellished Slip Silk Black Midi Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Naples, FL
Christian Dior Embellished Slip Silk Black Midi Dress Condition: Good Vintage Condition, please note fabric and size tags are missing. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @OPULENTADDICT
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.