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Paste Riviere

Antique Amethyst Paste Rivière Bracelet 1900s
Antique Amethyst Paste Rivière Bracelet 1900s

Antique Amethyst Paste Rivière Bracelet 1900s

Located in Wilmslow, GB

A beautiful Antique Amethyst Paste Rivière Bracelet from around the 1900s and quite possibly earlier.

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Antique Early 1900s Link Bracelets

C1840 Pink Paste Riviere on Silver Gilt 16"
C1840 Pink Paste Riviere on Silver Gilt 16"

C1840 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.

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Antique 1890s English Georgian Link Necklaces

Materials

Silver

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 necklace borrows much of its design elements from the Georgian era, it showcases won...

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Antique 19th Century British Early Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Celeste Holm Riviere Necklace Diamond Paste 14 Karat White Gold Oscar Winner
Celeste Holm Riviere Necklace Diamond Paste 14 Karat White Gold Oscar Winner

Celeste Holm Riviere Necklace Diamond Paste 14 Karat White Gold Oscar Winner

Located in New York, NY

The necklace is a classic riviere necklace with graduated diamond paste gems set in 14 Karat White Gold.

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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Georgian Inspired Rivière Necklace 1980s
Vintage Georgian Inspired Rivière Necklace 1980s

Vintage Georgian Inspired Rivière Necklace 1980s

Located in Wilmslow, GB

A stunning Vintage Crystal Rivière Necklace heavily inspired by the original Georgian paste rivière necklaces.

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Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces

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Georgian Amethyst and White Paste Rivière Necklace
Georgian Amethyst and White Paste Rivière Necklace

Georgian Amethyst and White Paste Rivière Necklace

Located in Austin, TX

Georgian amethyst and white paste rivière necklace. Silver foiled back settings strung on silk ribbon.

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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Georgian Green Emerald Paste Rivière Necklace
Georgian Green Emerald Paste Rivière Necklace

Georgian Green Emerald Paste Rivière Necklace

Located in New York, NY

A stunningly vivid and rich green flat-cut Georgian Green Emerald Paste Rivière Necklace. Set in 15k rose gold. Each paste stone shows a soft-edged rectangular shape, set as open bac...

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Antique 1820s British Georgian More Necklaces

Materials

15k 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, each pink stone is vivid and bright, and the white diamond paste stones are colorles...

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Vintage 1910s More Necklaces

An Antique Georgian Silver & Paste Rivière Necklace 15" A Nice Example
An Antique Georgian Silver & Paste Rivière Necklace 15" A Nice Example

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 backed frames.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Beaded Necklaces

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 elegance.

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Antique 1860s British Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Gold

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 foiled back setting, circa 18th century, length measures 17 1/2 inches.

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Antique Mid-18th Century Unknown More Necklaces

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 stones.

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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Link Necklaces

Materials

Silver

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, in 9k gold.

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Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Drop Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold

Vintage paste Riviere necklace, 800 silver, c1930s
Vintage paste Riviere necklace, 800 silver, c1930s

Vintage paste Riviere necklace, 800 silver, c1930s

Located in NEWARK, GB

A vintage paste Riviere necklace is a fantastic addition to any vintage jewellery collection.

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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Art Deco c.1930 Vintage Paste Rivière Necklace
Art Deco c.1930 Vintage Paste Rivière Necklace

Art Deco c.1930 Vintage Paste Rivière Necklace

Located in Skelmersdale, GB

Layer this necklace with other antique paste rivières for an opulent look. Jewellery Care...

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Silver Mounted Georgian Paste Riviere
Silver Mounted Georgian Paste Riviere

Silver Mounted Georgian Paste Riviere

Located in Baltimore, MD

Exquisite Georgian rivière with white pastes mounted on silver closed backs with pastes of graduated sizes and the largest pastes at the center.

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Antique 19th Century British Georgian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Vintage Paste and Silver Riviere
Vintage Paste and Silver Riviere

Vintage Paste and Silver Riviere

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This riviera is absolutely stunning! The bright green and pink paste is a show stopping combination and are set in silver. Each paste is approximately 2.5carat each and oval in shape...

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Vintage 1960s British Modern More Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Victorian Paste and Silver Riviere
Victorian Paste and Silver Riviere

Victorian Paste and Silver Riviere

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The paste are a gorgeous bright green colour which sit beautifully with the simple silver settings. Length: 37cm Stone Dimensions: 6x7.5mm Weight: 23.4g

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Antique 1880s British Victorian More Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Georgian Paste and Silver Riviere Necklace, 16.5"
Georgian Paste and Silver Riviere Necklace, 16.5"

Georgian Paste and Silver Riviere Necklace, 16.5"

Located in Baltimore, MD

With each paste gemstone mounted perfectly next to its neighbor, and no visible clasps visible in between, this necklace creates a lovely composition, like the lights on the Riviere ...

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Antique 1820s British Georgian More Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Georgian Paste Riviere Necklace
Georgian Paste Riviere Necklace

Georgian Paste Riviere Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Georgian Paste Riviere Necklace set in silver. Early 18th Century manufacture with period closed back settings and faceted foil backed pastes.

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Antique 1820s British Georgian Link Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

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 stones in four prong closed back settings.

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco More Necklaces

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.

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Vintage 1920s Choker Necklaces

Vintage Citrine paste riviere necklace and earrings, demi parure
Vintage Citrine paste riviere necklace and earrings, demi parure

Vintage Citrine paste riviere necklace and earrings, demi parure

Located in NEWARK, GB

A gorgeous vintage mid century era yellow paste riviere necklace with matching earrings. The perfect duo to add a dash of colour to your favourite little black dress.

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Mid-20th Century British Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Base Metal, Brass

Vintage Art Deco square cut Paste Riviere necklace, Sterling silver
Vintage Art Deco square cut Paste Riviere necklace, Sterling silver

Vintage Art Deco square cut Paste Riviere necklace, Sterling silver

Located in NEWARK, GB

A vintage paste Riviere necklace is a fantastic addition to any vintage jewellery collection.

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Emerald Green and Clear Paste and Silver Rivière
Victorian Emerald Green and Clear Paste and Silver Rivière

Victorian Emerald Green and Clear Paste and Silver Rivière

Located in New York, NY

A wonderful Emerald Green and Clear Paste Rivière with bow details. Convertible to two long bracelets.

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown High Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Antique Citrine Paste & Silver Rivière Necklace 1920s
Antique Citrine Paste & Silver Rivière Necklace 1920s

Antique Citrine Paste & Silver Rivière Necklace 1920s

Located in Wilmslow, GB

An Antique Citrine Paste Riviere Necklace. Gorgeous citrine pastes sit in gilded sterling silver mounts in a line formation creating a Rivière effect.

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Vintage 1920s Choker Necklaces

Victorian Paste and Silver Riviere
Victorian Paste and Silver Riviere

Victorian Paste and Silver Riviere

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The paste are a gorgeous bright purple colour which sit beautifully with the simple silver settings. Length: 39cm Stone Dimensions: 11x8mm Weight: 31.2g

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Antique 1880s British Victorian More Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Paste and Silver Gilt Riviere
Art Deco Paste and Silver Gilt Riviere

Art Deco Paste and Silver Gilt Riviere

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The paste are a gorgeous bright cornflower blue colour which sit beautifully within the simple settings. Length: 44cm Stone Dimensions: 7x7mm Weight: 20g

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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco More Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Regency Silver and Pink Paste Collet-Set Rivière
Regency Silver and Pink Paste Collet-Set Rivière

Regency Silver and Pink Paste Collet-Set Rivière

Located in New York, NY

Early 19th Century Pink Paste and Silver Collet Set Rivière 16.5” long c.1820

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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Regency Choker Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Antique Paste Silver Cluster Necklace
Antique Paste Silver Cluster Necklace

Antique Paste Silver Cluster Necklace

Located in Baltimore, MD

The pastes on our cluster Riviere are slightly graduated in size and look elegant and as a choker about the neck.

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Antique 1820s British Georgian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Other, 15k Gold, Silver

Georgian White Paste Rivière Necklace
Georgian White Paste Rivière Necklace

Georgian White Paste Rivière Necklace

Located in Austin, TX

Georgian era white paste rivière necklace. Round paste stones set in 15k gold.

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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian More Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Silver

Georgian Gilt Amethyst Paste Rivière
Georgian Gilt Amethyst Paste Rivière

Georgian Gilt Amethyst Paste Rivière

Located in Austin, TX

Georgian gilt amethyst paste rivière. Oversized purple stones in open backed settings.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian More Necklaces

Materials

Paste

Victorian Green Emerald Paste Rivière Necklace
Victorian Green Emerald Paste Rivière Necklace

Victorian Green Emerald Paste Rivière Necklace

Located in Austin, TX

Victorian green emerald paste rivière. Emerald cut paste set in gilded metal.

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian More Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Pink Paste Riviere Necklace
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Pink Paste Riviere Necklace

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Pink Paste Riviere Necklace

Located in Boston, Lincolnshire

A Gorgeous Edwardian c.1900 Sterling Silver and Pink Paste (glass) Riviere necklace. The Paste in foiled closed back setting.

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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Georgian Garnet Paste Gold Riviere Necklace
Georgian Garnet Paste Gold Riviere Necklace

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

Materials

15k Gold

Antique Victorian French Diamond Paste Silver Riviere Necklace
Antique Victorian French Diamond Paste Silver Riviere Necklace

Antique Victorian French Diamond Paste Silver Riviere Necklace

Located in Boston, Lincolnshire

An Outstanding Victorian c.1800s Silver and hand cut cushion Diamond Paste RIVIERE Necklace. Each paste has gold colour coating at the back that make it super sparkly and mounted in ...

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Antique 1860s British Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Antique Georgian Amethyst Paste Rivière Necklace
Antique Georgian Amethyst Paste Rivière Necklace

Antique Georgian Amethyst Paste Rivière Necklace

Located in Sale, Cheshire

An impressive Georgian paste rivière necklace dating from the early 19th Century.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian More Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Antique Georgian Paste Silver Gold Riviere Necklace
Antique Georgian Paste Silver Gold Riviere Necklace

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. The necklace has gold finish to protect skin from the Silver tarnish.

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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Silver

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Paste Riviere For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate paste riviere for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Silver, Sterling Silver and 9k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Making the right choice when shopping for a paste riviere may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Today, if you’re looking for a cushion cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. Finding a paste riviere for sale for women should be easy, but there are 2 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Paste Riviere?

The price for a paste riviere starts at $775 and tops out at $13,725 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $2,100.

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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

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