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...
Sterling Silver
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.
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.
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$7,200 / item
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.
Silver
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.
Silver
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...
15k Gold
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...
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.
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 Victorian Cushion Paste Silver Riviere Necklace
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
This exquisite Victorian c.1800s Silver and Cushion Paste RIVIERE Necklace radiates timeless elegance.
Silver, Gold
Unavailable
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.
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.
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, in 9k gold.
9k Gold
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.
Silver
Art Deco c.1930 Vintage Paste Rivière Necklace
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
Wear it With... Layer this necklace with other antique paste rivières for an opulent look.
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 ...
Silver, Sterling Silver
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.
Silver
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...
Silver
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
Silver
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.
Sterling Silver
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.
Sterling Silver
Antique Art Deco Paste Riviere Necklace 1920s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An Antique Paste Riviere Necklace from the Art Deco period.
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.
Base Metal, Brass
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.
Sterling Silver
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.
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
Silver
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
Silver
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
Silver
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. Silver Collet-set and foil backed. A great addition to any antique jewelry coll...
Silver
Georgian White Paste Rivière Necklace
Located in Austin, TX
Georgian era white paste rivière necklace. Round paste stones set in 15k gold.
Gold, Silver
Victorian Green Emerald Paste Rivière Necklace
Located in Austin, TX
Victorian green emerald paste rivière. Emerald cut paste set in gilded metal. Foiled paste clasp. English in origin. Circa 1880. Push button clasp. 16 in length.
Gilt Metal
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.
Silver, Sterling Silver
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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