Georgian Era Blue Paste Rivière Necklace
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Georgian Era Blue Paste Rivière Necklace
England, circa 1810.
A vibrant cerulean blue is a rare find from this period. Set in closed back 15k rose gold collet settings. This is a rare survivor from the early 19th century. This necklace has been worn and loved. There are some imperfections to note: some of the closed-back settings have denting and punctures that are not visible while worn. There is one setting that shows evidence of repair, resulting in a loss of light in the stone. It is not distracting when worn, but worth mentioning.
Necklace measures 15.25 inches in length. Hidden push tab closure at the back. Lays beautifully on the neck and would be great layered. Wearable and Rare.
Designed two centuries ago, Georgian era rivière necklaces feel strikingly modern in their simplicity and carefully balanced proportions. These necklaces were among the most essential jewels of the 19th century. Worn high on the neck with an evening dress, they framed the collarbone in a clean, unbroken line of stones that caught and reflected candlelight. Their minimal metalwork and precise articulation allowed them to sit flat against the skin, a hallmark of good craftsmanship. Whether set with diamonds, amethyst, topaz, or paste, these necklaces were made to endure, not to follow fashion’s fleeting rhythms. Worn today, their conversation with the present feels seamless.
Georgian Era Blue Paste Rivière Necklace