Georgian Era Topaz Paste Rivière Necklace
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Georgian Era Topaz Paste Rivière Necklace
England, Circa 1810.
Luminous paste stones are set in gilded metal, closed back, collet settings. Every stone retains its original brightness, while the reverse of the settings shows tarnish to the original gilding. See photos for details. The color is so rich, each stone appears to be lit from within.
Necklace measures 15.50 inches in length. Modern 14k gold clasp. 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 Topaz Paste Rivière Necklace