$20,796Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Victorian Rivière Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
Victorian-era rivière necklace featuring a combination of amethyst, citrine, and rock crystal stones, each bezel-set in 9k gold.
Amethyst, Citrine, Rock Crystal, 9k Gold
Victorian Siberian Amethyst Pearl Necklace Antique Fringe Drop Riviere Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING ANTIQUE VICTORIAN - BELLE EPOQUE NECKLACE WITH THE MOST GORGEOUS NATURAL GRADUATED OVAL FACETED SIBERIAN AMETHYST GEMS SET IN A WONDERFUL PENDANT FRINGE DESIGN WIT...
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Victorian Amethyst and 9 Carat Gold Riviere
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The amethyst stone are a rich purple colour which sit beautifully with the gold settings. The stones slightly graduate in size from the centre of the necklace to the fastening. Len...
Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold
Rivière necklace with amethysts, second half of the 19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique necklace made of sterling silver (0.990 fineness). The necklace is decorated with a single row of 25 amethysts, each gradually changing in size. The amethysts weigh a total o...
Amethyst, Silver
Antique Amethyst and Gold Riviére Necklace and Cross Pendant, Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
An antique amethyst and gold riviére necklace with large, oval faceted, graduated amethysts, in open backed cut down bezel settings, and an amethyst set box and tongue clast, with a ...
Amethyst, Gold
Antique 396.09 Carat Amethyst and 14K Yellow Gold Riviere / Collarette Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 396.09 carat amethyst and 14 karat yellow gold riviere collarette necklace; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,374Sale Price|20% Off
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
A Victorian amethyst rivière necklace
Located in London, GB
Hailing from the collection of Bentley & Skinner, Jewellers by Royal Appointment to His Majesty King Charles III. A beautiful Victorian amethyst riviere necklace. This would be wonde...
Amethyst, 15k Gold
Victorian Amethyst Riviere Necklace Bow Drop
Located in Middleton, WI
This antique Victorian amethyst gold necklace was handcrafted in England around 1900. It showcases 36 oval faceted amethysts set in 15 karat gold. The 35 stones around the neck are g...
Amethyst, 15k Gold
Antique Victorian 200 Carats Amethyst 9K Gold and Silver Riviere Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Victorian Amethyst Rivière Necklace 19th Century 9K Rose Gold & Silver Approx. 200 Carats An exceptional Victorian-era rivière necklace dating to the 19th century, feat...
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Victorian Amethyst and Pearl Riviere Necklace
Located in Essex, GB
A fine and elegant Victorian riviere necklace, with 19 horizontally set oval cut natural amethysts in an open backed cutdown claw setting, allowing maximum light into these glowing p...
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold
Victorian Amethyst & Pearl Riviere Necklace, circa 1880
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
A fine and elegant Victorian riviere necklace, with 19 horizontally set oval cut natural amethysts in an open backed cutdown claw setting, allowing maximum light into these glowing p...
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Late Victorian Gold Amethyst Riviere Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Antique 14k yellow gold collet set amethyst riviere necklace circa 1880. This nicely colored amethyst necklace is open backed, as opposed to the Georgian style closed back necklaces....
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Victorian 9 Carat Gold Amethyst Riviere Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This wonderful antique mid-Victorian Riviere necklace is fully set with beautiful round-cut graduated amethysts.
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Amethyst and Gold Riviere
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning necklace is made up of stunning bright purple amethysts which are delicately set in beaded settings. The riviere comes in the original fitted box. Length: 40cm
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Victorian Amethyst and 15 Carat Gold Necklace/Bracelet Riviere
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The most wonderful thing about this amethyst riviere is that it can be worn as a necklace or as two bracelets! The 30 stones slightly graduate in size. The largest measuring 9x11mm a...
Amethyst, Gold
Victorian 274.91 Carat Amethyst and Yellow Gold Rivière Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, impressive antique Victorian 274.91 carat amethyst and 18 karat yellow gold rivière necklace; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian silver rivière necklace with amethysts, Scandinavia, late 19th century
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique silver riviere necklace with amethysts. Origin: Sweden, late 19th century (hallmark preserved) "Rivière" is a necklace consisting of stones of the same species, the size of...
Amethyst, Silver
Victorian gold rivière necklace with amethysts, Great Britain, late 19th century
Located in Chorzów, PL
The Victorian rivière necklace comes from late 19th century Great Britain.
Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Natural Amethyst Riviere Necklace of Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A striking and elegant antique rivière necklace (circa 1880), composed of graduated natural amethyst stones set in 15ct gold. The stones are arranged in classic rivière fashion, with...
Amethyst, 10k Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Amethyst Gold Riviere
Located in Baltimore, MD
French style amethyst necklace designed in the archeological taste, set with lovely individual claw set links in 18k yellow gold with gold spacers. An extra amethyst gem link is ava...
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Antique riviere necklace with amethysts, Sweden, late 19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique, unique so called "riviere" necklace with gradual sized amethysts. Necklace made of gold-plated silver. Has preserved Swedish hallmarks, which confirms its authenticity. ...
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Silver
Antique Amethyst and Gold Riviére Necklace and Cross Pendant, Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
An antique amethyst and gold riviére necklace with large, oval faceted, graduated amethysts, in open backed cut down bezel settings, and an amethyst set box and tongue clast, with a ...
Amethyst, Gold
Victorian amethyst rivière necklace and bracelet, late 19th century
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Well matched victorian era amethyst demi parure, in silver collet settings. 31 (necklace) + 14 (bracelet) oval stones in vibrant light purple color.
Amethyst, Silver
Victorian Amethyst and Gold Riviere
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The amethyst stone are a pale purple colour which sit beautifully with the yellow gold simple settings. The stones slightly graduate in size from the centre of the necklace to the fa...
Amethyst, Gold
Victorian Amethyst and Silver Riviere
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The amethyst stones are a gorgeous bright purple colour which sit beautifully with the simple silver settings. Length: 37cm Stone Dimensions: 9x11mm Weight: 26.33g
Amethyst, Silver
Antique Victorian 15 Karat Gold Amethyst Collet Set Rivière Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful antique Victorian 15k yellow gold oval shaped amethyst collet set rivière necklace, circa 1890.
Amethyst, 15k Gold
Victorian Amethyst and Silver Gilt Riviere
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The amethyst stone are a rich purple colour which sit beautifully with the silver gilt simple settings. The stones slightly graduate in size from the centre of the necklace to the fa...
Amethyst, Gold, Silver
Victorian Amethyst and Silver Gilt Riviere
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The amethyst stone are a pale purple colour which sit beautifully with the silver gilt simple settings. The stones slightly graduate in size from the centre of the necklace to the fa...
Amethyst, Gold, Silver
Victorian Amethyst and Pinch Riviere and Earring Set
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning necklace is made up of stunning bright purple amethysts which are delicately set in ornate claw settings. The set also includes a gorgeous pair of screw back earrings. ...
Amethyst, Pinchbeck
Antique 9 Karat and Natural Amethyst Graduated Rivière Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Antique 9 Karat and Natural Amethyst Graduated Rivière Necklace L 43.7 cm x W 0.98 cm / 17.2 in. x 0.39 in. Large Center Stone: W 0.985 cm x 0.985 cm / 0.39 in. x 0.39 in. Smalles...
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Amethyst Riviere Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian amethyst riviere necklace, the twenty eight graduated oval mixed-cut amethysts each set within a yellow gold collet, measuring approximately 9.1 x 6.5 x 3.8mm, to 17.4 x ...
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Victorian Amethyst Riviere Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian amethyst riviere necklace, the nineteen graduated oval mixed-cut amethysts, measuring from 15x10mm to 22.2 x16.2mm, each cut down collet set to yellow gold mounts, set wi...
Amethyst, Rose Gold
Victorian Amethyst Riviere Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Amethyst Riviere Necklace This exquisite Victorian amethyst riviere necklace is designed as a graduated series of oval-cut amethyst stones, each set in 15k rose gold.
Amethyst, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Amethyst Riviere Necklace
Located in Toronto, ON
Gorgeous riviere necklace set with oval graduating amethysts set in yellow gold claw bezels.
Amethyst
Antique Victorian Amethyst Riviére Necklace and Earrings Suite
Located in Sale, Cheshire
An outstanding antique amethyst suite comprising a riviére necklace and a matching pair of earrings.
Amethyst, 15k Gold
Victorian Amethyst Diamond Gold Riviere Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
Twenty oval faceted amethysts and twenty old european cut diamonds create a classic riviera necklace. The amethysts are rich purple with flashes of red. This vintage Victorian neckl...
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rare Victorian Silver Gilt and Heart Shaped Amethyst Riviere Necklace
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
Outstanding Victorian solid silver gilt and heart shaped natural Amethyst Riviere necklace.
Amethyst, Vermeil, Silver
Victorian 9 Karat Yellow Gold 27.84 Carat Amethyst Riviere Necklace, circa 1890
Located in Glasgow, GB
Description: - This is a stunning antique Victorian 9 karat yellow gold graduating amethyst Riviere necklace circa 1890.
Amethyst, 9k Gold
Decadent Jewels Amethyst Prasiolite Tourmaline Riviere Silver Necklace
By Decadent Jewels
Located in Sydney, AU
Statment necklace with large pear shaped Amethyst and Prasiolite hanging from a strand of 10mm round Amethyst and 5mm Multi colour Tourmaline set in filligree Sterling Silver frames....
Tourmaline, Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Georgian Gilt Amethyst Paste Rivière
Located in Austin, TX
Georgian gilt amethyst paste rivière. Oversized purple stones in open backed settings.
Paste
$7,500Sale Price|25% Off
L 2.5 in
Vintage 16.83ct Sapphire Briolettes Diamond Dangle Drop Earring in 18k Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Introducing our exquisite Vintage 16.83ct Fancy Yellow Sapphire Briolettes and Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold. These earrings are a true testament to the beauty and r...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Diamond Tennis Necklace, 1970s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A diamond tennis necklace in 18k white gold. It has ca. 13 carat of diamonds of very good quality (G/H/F colour and VVS/VS clarity). The length of the necklace is 41cm. It is stamped...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Hermes Birkin 25 Shiny Crocodile Porosus white gold with diamonds bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Hermes Birkin 25 Shiny Porosus Crocodile with diamonds and 18K white gold. Bag is in mint pristine condition. Comes with dust bag, box(little broken), Clochette, keys,CITES...
$1,176Sale Price / item|20% Off
Stunning 9.54Ct Natural Blue Sapphire Triple Row Wide Band Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This luxurious wide band ring features 9.54 carats of natural oval-cut blue sapphires, elegantly arranged in a triple-row design. Expertly handcrafted in 14K yellow gold, the sapphir...
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$22,000
H 0.19 in W 1.07 in L 0.94 in
Dazzling Ladies Late 1970's Piaget Watch in 18K Gold w/Oval Diamond Dial & Bezel
By Piaget
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This deftly crafted vintage ladies Swiss Piaget dress watch is both scintillating and elegant. The large oval dial is set with pave single cut diamonds, and the bezel is set with mod...
Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s Black and White Pearl Encrusted Vintage 50s Saucer Hat and Purse Bag
Located in San Diego, CA
Unbelievably chic black and white straw saucer wide brim hat and matching bag set! Features a navy blue and white woven straw on both pieces. Hat features an extra wide brim, and has...
Halston 1970s Documented Beaded Dress
By Halston
Located in Water Mill, NY
Featured in "Halston: An American Original" by Elaine Gross and Red Rottham, this beautiful sleeveless off white silk dress from Halston is completely adorned in horizontal rows of e...
Gianni Versace Leather and Lace Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black leather and lace dress by Gianni Versace. It has flower pattern lace cap sleeve semi fitted bodice and around the hem. The leather skirt portion has a subtle A lin...
$3,750
H 1.19 in W 0.4 in D 0.32 in
Ancient Egyptian Faience Cat Amulet Pendant Necklace 700-300 B.C. Gold
Located in New York, NY
This rare Ancient Egyptian Faience Amulet Pendant depicts a seated Cat. The faience cat, crafted between 700-300 BC, is a miniature masterpiece. In ancient Egyptian art, cats were de...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
ART DECO ERA RIVIERE marked sterling silver prong set faceted glass necklace
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • marked STERLING • glass stines, sterling silver • ART DECO ERA RIVIERE PRONG SET OPEN BACK GLASS NECKLACE MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition wit...
Gucci Faux Fur Coat in Mint Color IT 40
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
This Gucci Faux Fur Coat in Mint Color is inspired by Tom Ford’s 1997 runway collection. Crafted in mint green for a bold, stylish statement. Made with a soft blend of 60% modacryl...
Emerald-cut Prasiolite and Freshwater Pearl Earrings
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Bijoux Num Emerald-cut Prasiolite Green Amethyst & Freshwater Pearl Vermeil Earrings. The earrings feature 2 beautiful emerald-cut prasiolite green amethyst and 2 lustrous...
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
$397Sale Price / set|50% Off
Vintage Style Natural Blue Topaz and Sapphire Drop Earrings in Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
These Blue Topaz and Sapphire Drop Earrings stunning Art Deco-inspired drop earrings, masterfully crafted in 925 sterling silver. Each earring features a vibrant, cushion-cut blue to...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
14K Gold-filled Triple Strand Lavender Baroque Pearl & Amethyst Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a triple strand dyed natural baroque pearl and amethyst necklace. We created it with up to 15mm dyed lavender color pearls and 4 mm faceted round amethysts as spacers and acc...
Amethyst, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled
$950
Size: Small - Small Medium
1950s Fred Perlberg Beautiful Robins Egg Blue Fit n' Flare Vintage 50s Dress
By Fred Perlberg, Fred Perlberg Originals
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s FRED PERLBERG robin eggs blue fit n' flare dress! Features a ribbed fitted bodice with cap sleeves. Full forgiving skirt with attached sash belt. Full metal zipper up...
HERMES Gold camel Togo leather KELLY 28 RETOURNE Bag Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Kelly 28 Retourne bag in Gold (camel) Veau Togo leather with gold plated hardware. Lined in Chevre (goat skin) with two open pockets against the front and a zip...
The reign of Queen Victoria encapsulates a quickly evolving period of history — and jewelry styles were no exception. No single period has seen such a diverse group of jewelry attributed to it than the Victorian era. Today, there is a vast collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.
Victorian jewelry is named after Queen Victoria, whose reign lasted from 1837 to 1901, making her the second longest-ruling monarch. (She was surpassed by Queen Elizabeth II in 2015.) During this time, different styles of fashion and jewelry came and went. Thanks to our fascination with royalty and swoon-worthy melodramas like Netflix’s The Crown — which is rife with evocative fashion, jewelry and interiors — and the 2017 feature film Victoria & Abdul, we are all familiar with her story. After the death of Victoria’s father and three childless uncles, she ascended to the throne at age 18. In 1840, Queen Victoria married the love of her life, her first cousin Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.
Queen Victoria loved serpentine jewels, and she had even more power to shape trends than Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle do today. The British monarch’s best-known piece in this mold is the gold coiled-snake engagement ring she received from Prince Albert — the sinuous reptile was considered a symbol of everlasting love.
The Queen's 63-year reign has been divided by historians into the Romantic period, the early happy years, circa 1837–60; the Grand period, marked by the deaths of the Queen’s mother and husband, circa 1860–80; and the late Victorian or Aesthetic period, which lasted from about 1880 until 1901 and ushered in the Belle Époque. Queen Victoria wore her heart on her sleeve, and her fashion and jewelry reflected her emotions.
Romantic period jewelry, which featured common decorative motifs and was embellished with seed pearls, coral and turquoise, was a celebration of the young monarch’s love. Everything changed with the death of Prince Albert, and the Grand period is most often associated with mourning jewelry. Jewelry was smaller, lighter and more dainty during the late Victorian period. During this era, diamonds came into fashion, and semiprecious gems such as amethysts and opals became prevalent, too. Using gemstones for their natural beauty and not their worth was something that jewelers of the era felt passionate about, and this ideology would really become relevant in Art Nouveau jewelry.
Find a collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry — from rings, necklaces and brooches to a range of other accessories — on 1stDibs.
There are few gemstones in the world that are both affordable and worthy of a duchess’s attention. But then not many stones are as beautiful as amethyst. Indeed, vintage and antique amethyst jewelry has innumerable fans, and February’s birthstone has many unique attributes. For the romantics, there are several tales in Greek mythology that tell the story of Bacchus and Amethyste, a maiden that he pursues yet is rescued by Diane by turning her into a white stone. Bacchus, mourning his love, pours a glass of wine over the sculpture, dyeing her purple.
Amethyst has adorned many royal jewels. One of the most enviable jewelry collections of all time belonged to Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor. In 1947, the Duke gifted her with a Cartier amethyst and turquoise bib necklace. This special order piece was made with twisted 18-carat and 20-carat gold, platinum, brilliant- and baguette-cut diamonds, one heart-shaped faceted amethyst, 27 emerald-cut amethysts, one oval faceted amethyst, and turquoise cabochons. The Duchess was not the only Royal with a penchant for the purple gemstone. The tiara now owned by Queen Silvia of Sweden is set with amethysts that once belonged to the French Empress Josephine. A stunning 56-carat cushion-cut, square-shaped amethyst set in an 18-karat yellow gold necklace designed by Tiffany & Co. is now in the collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.
The Smithsonian also has in its possession an even more rare example of fine amethyst: the 96-carat Morris Amethyst Brooch. The brooch features a deep, rich purple heart-shaped amethyst. The museum states that the piece was likely made during the Edwardian period (1901–15) “when platinum and diamonds were often used, and amethyst, a favorite stone of King Edward VII’s wife, Alexandra, was often included in jewelry of the era.”
Another amethyst necklace, with an even richer story, can be found in the Natural History Museum of London. Known as the Delhi Purple Sapphire (even though the stone is an amethyst), this stone was stolen from the Temple of Indra during the Indian Mutiny of 1857. Anyone in possession of this stone is bound to have terrible luck, including its owner Edward Heron-Allen, who gifted the gemstone to the museum thinking that this would save him but ended up transferring the bad luck to the museum curators overseeing the stone.
Find a wide range of vintage and antique amethyst necklaces, bracelets and other fine jewelry 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.