Antique Diamond Riviere
Antique Diamond Rivière Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Antique Diamond Rivière Necklace
Set in two tone yellow & white gold. Approximately 17.50 carats
Category
Early 1900s Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Diamond Riviere Necklace, circa 1850
Located in London, GB
Victorian diamond riviere necklace. Set with a graduated row of fourtey nine cushion shape old mine
Category
1850s Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
Diamond
Thos. Kirkpatrick Diamond Rivière Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Created circa 1900 by the New York society jeweler, Thomas Kirkpatrick, this rivière necklace is
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
White Gold and Diamond Rivière Necklace
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An Art Deco white gold necklace set with 32 graduating old cut diamonds (app. 10 carats in total
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Old Mine-cut Diamond Rivière Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Composed of old mine and rose-cut diamonds, this rivière necklace is mounted in enameled 18K gold
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Genuine Antique Georgian Old Mine Diamond Riviere Necklace
Located in Seattle, WA
to all the pieces.
This authentic antique Georgian riviere necklace has forty-four H-K/VS1-I1
Category
Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Russian Imperial-Era Fabergé Silver Dinner Knife and Fork, Moscow, Circa 1900
By Peter Carl Fabergé
Located in St. Catharines, ON
ranges, from simple gold brooches with initials for 3 rubles 50 kopeks to a magnificent diamond rivière
Category
Early 1900s Russian Rococo Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
Silver
Riviere Brilliant Cut Diamonds Choker Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bilbao, ES
Beautiful Riviere of 24 diamonds set choker necklace with pavé of diamonds in closure
24 high
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Contemporary Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Georgian Riviera Necklace Rose Cut Diamond Silver Gold Riviere Antique Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diamonds.
“Riviera” is a style of a necklace named for the Mediterranean coastline as something reflecting
Category
Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
Diamond, Silver, Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Natural Ruby Rose Cut Diamond 18 KT Bangle
Located in Napoli, IT
solid 18 Kt gold with portions of silver for the Diamond housing
Stunning riviere design of multiple
Category
1890s European Victorian Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Georgian Parure Set Gold Silver Rose Cut Diamond Necklace Earrings Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
silver, 18 karat (tested) yellow gold, rose cut diamonds and black enamel.
The riviere necklace features
Category
Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Diamond Riviere Necklace
Located in London, GB
A diamond Riviere necklace, consisting of fifty-six graduated old brilliant-cut diamonds ranging
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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Impressive Victorian Diamond Riviere Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Impressive Victorian Diamond Riviere Necklace of40 collet-mounted old cut diamonds in original
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Diamond Riviere Necklace of Target Design
Located in Napoli, IT
Diamond Light
Exquisite Victorian Diamond riviere necklace, aunthentic 1900 ca
This enchanting
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Extremely Fine Edwardian Natural Pearl Diamond Platinum Riviere Bracelet
Located in Napoli, IT
Diamonds set onto dedicated bezels
Seven Pearls are white silvery and perfect, this is the most beautiful
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Old-Cut Diamond, 21.74 Carat, Rivière Necklace in 18 Karat Rose Gold and Silver
Located in Geneva, Geneva
This antique collet-set old-cut diamond necklace composed of 75 graduated old-cut diamonds
Mounted
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Extraordinary Edwardian Diamond Fringe Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
diamonds. With a graduating riviere of diamonds, delicate cascading leaves and glistening dewdrops, the
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Extraordinary Edwardian Diamond Fringe Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
diamonds. With a graduating riviere of diamonds, delicate cascading leaves and glistening dewdrops, the
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Romantic Victorian Old European Cut Diamond Riviere Necklace.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Victorian Old European Cut, graduated diamond Riviere necklace. An exceptional one-of-a-kind
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
Diamond
Victorian Old-Cut Diamond Riviere Necklace, ca. 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Important Victorian Old-Cut Diamond Riviere Necklace, ca. 1880s
A spectacular antique riviera
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Georgian 1830 Diamond Rivière Necklace
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A 14 or 15 carat yellow gold Gergian necklace with 48 old mine cut diamonds (app. 26 carat in
Category
1830s Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Graduated Diamond Riviere Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The necklace has 66 Old Mine Diamonds weighing approximately 30 Carats total weight.
Category
1890s Unknown Edwardian Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver
Victorian Diamond Riviere Necklace Silver Rose Gold French
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning riviere necklace featuring twenty-four Old European and old mine cut diamonds set in
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Victorian Beautiful Old Cut Diamond Riviere Necklace Circa 1860
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Victorian rivière diamond necklace c.1860s set with eighty two old cut diamonds in open
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
A Beautiful Antique Diamond Riviere Necklace Set in Silver and Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Victorian rivière diamond necklace c.1880, set with fifty four old mine brilliant cut
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Rose Diamond Demi Riviere Necklace, 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare, collectible Rose Diamond Riviere Necklace set in 18K gold and silver which is
Category
16th Century French Georgian Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Line Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
An antique old mine-cut diamond rivière bracelet in sterling silver and 14k gold.
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
14k Gold
Victorian Pear Shape Rose Cut Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Riviere Necklace
Necklace with 1 pear shape rose cut diamond
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Riviere Necklace 1920s 25 Carat Old European Cut
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous classy and timeless diamond riviere necklace created in the 1920s. Features sixty one Old
Category
1920s Unknown Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
White Diamond, Platinum
Highly Important Antique Diamond Necklace
Located in Bethesda, MD
A simply breathtaking Victorian diamond Riviere necklace. This majestic rarity features forty Old
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
An Extraordinary Antique Colombian Emerald Pendant
Located in New York, NY
diamond riviere weighing a total of 20cts.
The item was acquired by Nikolaus Esterhazy around 1850 in
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Rose Diamond Demi Rivière Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Antique Rose Diamond Demi Rivière Necklace with 25 graduated Rose Diamonds with two on
Category
18th Century French Regency Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond Yellow Gold Riviere Necklace Victorian
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning riviere necklace featuring thirty seven old mine cut diamonds set in yellow gold. Gold is
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Diamond Silver Gold Riviere Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
periods of evolving jewelry and how we know it today. Designed with 63 old European cut diamonds weighing
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian Amethyst Diamond Gold Riviere Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
Twenty oval faceted amethysts and twenty old european cut diamonds create a classic riviera
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Handmade Riviere Necklace
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A beautifully handmade riviera necklace, each extra-fine old european cut diamond is set in its own
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Natural Multi-Color Diamond Platinum Riviere Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
An exquisite and very unusual Edwardian multi-colored Riviera diamond necklace! Made of platinum
Category
1910s Edwardian Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pla...
Edwardian Old European Diamond Platinum Riviere Necklace, circa 1910
Located in Cape May, NJ
The cascading strand of old European cut diamonds perfectly match the sparkling tears of joy every
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian Diamond Silver & Rose Gold Graduating Riviere Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Spectacular antique riviere necklace created at the end of 19th century. It features forty nine Old
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Diamond Riviere
Russian Imperial-era Gold Snuff Box by Keibel, St. Petersburg, circa 1820
Located in St. Catharines, ON
lavish diamond rivière that Tsar Nicholas I gave her in 1843 to mark their 25th wedding anniversary and
Category
1820s Russian Russian Empire Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
H 0.5 in W 2.38 in L 3.5 in
Antique Victorian Riviere, Single Strand Old European Cut Diamond Necklace/Tiara
Located in London, GB
Victorian Riviere, Single Strand Old European Cut Diamond Necklace
Composed of fifty-eight
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Miniature Watercolor Painting of Lady Mount Stephen, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
, was also awarded the same honour.[citation needed]
Gian, Lady Mount Stephen gave Queen Mary a diamond
Category
19th Century English Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
Walnut
Important Diamond Riviere Necklace
Located in London, GB
An important diamond riviere, comprising of fifty-six graduated old brilliant-cut diamonds ranging
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold
Antique Mixed-Cut Diamond Rivière Necklace, circa 1905
Located in Greenwich, CT
Mixed-cut diamond rivière necklace, composed as a graduated chain of prong-set cushion, oval and
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
18th Century Rose Cut Diamond Rivière Necklace
Located in Austin, TX
Exceptional 18th century rose cut diamond rivière necklace. Each rose cut diamond is set in silver
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
Diamond
Old European Cut 22 Carat Diamond Rivière Necklace with 3.20 Carat Center
Located in Lakewood, NJ
A diamond rivière necklace fit for royalty. Magnificent workmanship and outstanding diamond
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian Diamond Riviere Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This necklace has 65 round european cut diamonds ranging in size from 1.65-0.20. Set in silver and
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
Diamond, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Antique Edwardian Diamond Riviere Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An Antique Edwardian Diamond Rivière Necklace Circa 1915. Designed as a 17" strand of 45 graduated
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 13.2 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Riviere Necklace
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A spectacular rivière necklace set with over 13 carats of chunky old mine cut diamonds. The stones
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
White Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver
Rose Cut Diamond Riviere Necklace with a Diamond Set Crowned Heart Pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
rose cut diamonds and so it evidently is an adoration of the finest women of our era.
The rivière (a
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Early 18th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Fine Diamond Platinum Flexible Riviere Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Flexible Platinum and Diamond Riviere Necklace with Crisscross Loop Design
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Nouveau Lady Diamond Round Locket
Located in Sale, Cheshire
exquisite, and she's wearing a diamond riviere necklace (set with actual diamonds!) with a further star-set
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
Diamond, 15k Gold
Victorian 10.0 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Antique Bracelet
Located in Napoli, IT
Rare and beautiful authentic Victorian Diamond riviere bracelet dating 1890 ca!
Substantially hand
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
1910s 5 Carats Diamonds Gold Riviere Bracelet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gold Riviere bracelet set with old cut diamonds, total diamonds weight estimated at approximately 5
Category
1910s Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
35 Carat Diamond French Victorian Riviere Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a stunning Victorian riviere necklace with 35.00 carats of diamonds. The center largest
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
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
Category
1860s British Victorian Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
Silver
Stunning Victorian Diamond Silver Gold Riviere Necklace
Located in Calabasas, CA
silver and contains 49 old mine-cut diamonds in crimped-collet mountings. Total diamond weight is
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
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Early 20th Century French Diamond Necklace or Bracelets
Located in London, GB
A French Belle Époque diamond necklace bracelets, each bracelet is designed as eight decorative panel sections with alternating designs, set with round, single, baguette and marquise...
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Retro Ladies Platinum Patek Philippe 11 Carat Diamond Watch & Brooche circa 1950
By Patek Philippe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ladies Original Platinum Patek Philippe set with 11 Carats of Natural Diamonds, Circa 1950. (With Original Attachment Brooche). Total weight of watch and attachment brooche is 74 gra...
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1950s Swiss Retro Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
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Early 2000s French Antique Diamond Riviere
Rare Iconic Thierry Mugler Archival FW1995 Coat Houndstooth Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Archival Thierry Mugler Piece, FW1995 Collection.
Extremely rare Thierry Mugler Star-Houndstooth Coat.
Wearable Art.
Legendary Thierry Mugler created his very own version of the cl...
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1990s French Antique Diamond Riviere
Versace plum and chartreuse ombré pleated silk chiffon evening dress, ss 2006
By Versace
Located in London, GB
▪ Versace evening dress
▪ Creative Director: Donatella Versace
▪ Spring-Summer 2006
▪ Constructed from ombré silk chiffon in a shades of plum and chartreuse
▪ Finely pleated bodice ...
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Early 2000s Italian Antique Diamond Riviere
Size: IT 42 - FR 38 - UK 10
Opal and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century opal and diamond cluster ring, the oval cabochon cut opal measuring approximately 10.7 x 9mm claw set to the centre of an old cut diamond surround, estimated to...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Antique 18th Century Emerald 18K Gold Iberian Cross Pendant, Certified
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A magnificent antique 18th century gold and emerald Iberian pendant. This pendant is truly a piece of history and made in Cordoba, during the late 18th century. This gorgeous jewel e...
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Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Earrings
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A GORGEOUS earring with beautiful movement.
8.76 carats of white pear shape and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold.
2.35 inch length, approximately. Just over ha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
F/W 1999 Thierry Mugler Runway Beige Mesh Panel Black Pantsuit Set
By Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Thierry Mugler’s Fall/Winter 1999 collection, this two-piece black pantsuit features a fitted tunic top and high-waisted flared trousers. The set is accented with bold, strategi...
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1990s French Antique Diamond Riviere
Cartier Paris GIA Certified 7.89 Carat Diamond Platinum Dangle Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Stamford, CT
Sensational Early 1900's Cartier Paris diamond dangle earrings. These stunning earrings are set with 2 pear shaped diamonds with a total weight of 2.14cts. that dangle from custom cu...
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Early 20th Century French Antique Diamond Riviere
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
S/S 2005 Versace by Donatella Blue Coral Print Medusa Buckle Viscose Top
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a blue coral print long-sleeve Versace shirt designed by Donatella Versace. This print debuted from the Spring/Summer 2005 collection on the season's runway on Look 33, mo...
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Early 2000s Italian Antique Diamond Riviere
Iconic Thierry Mugler Black Velvet Bustier Top Dramatic Winged Corset
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
So Iconic! Truly wearable Art.
Exremely rare Thierry Mugler corset top with dramatic winged details.
Black velvet bustier with pointy waist.
Museum worthy and strong camp vibe. Thie...
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1990s French Antique Diamond Riviere
Vivienne Westwood brown tartan wool and velvet mini skirt suit, fw 1997
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood brown tartan wool and velvet suit comprising: blazer jacket with leg of mutton sleeve, gold orb button fastenings at the back and velvet bodice, and matching mini s...
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1990s British Antique Diamond Riviere
Thierry Mugler Black Sculptural Jacket Dramatic Collar Peplum
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning rare Thierry Mugler Creation.
Dramatic sculptural black jacket, a beautiful example of his superb tailoring and unique design. Dramatic pointy collar, fitted waist and exa...
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1990s French Antique Diamond Riviere
John Galliano Vintage Red Belted Leather Jacket with Fox Fur Collar - Size F42
By John Galliano
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
This John Galliano vintage leather jacket is a statement piece, showcasing a vibrant red color, complemented by a luxurious fox fur collar. Crafted in size F42, it represents Gallian...
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Early 2000s European Antique Diamond Riviere
Christian Dior by John Galliano black evening dress with lace inserts, ss 1999
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior evening dress
▪ Creative Director: John Galliano
▪ Spring-Summer 1999
▪ Constructed from black Viscose Crepe de Chine
▪ Chantilly lace inserts in a chevron pattern...
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1990s French Antique Diamond Riviere
Size: FR 36 - UK 8 - US 4
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Antique Diamond Riviere For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact antique diamond riviere you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Silver and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 9 vintage or 2 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect antique diamond riviere among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but 2 Carat and 2.5 Carat versions are of considerable interest. An antique diamond riviere from Montse Esteve — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An old mine cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also old european cut and rose cut versions for sale. Most of our antique diamond riviere for sale are for women, but there are 4 pieces available to browse for men.
How Much is a Antique Diamond Riviere?
On average, an antique diamond riviere at 1stDibs sells for $67,782, while they’re typically $2,086 on the low end and $385,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Finding the Right Necklaces for You
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.
Questions About Antique Diamond Riviere
- What is a diamond Riviere?1 Answer
Roman Malakov DiamondsMarch 22, 2021A diamond riviere is a type of tennis necklace wherein the diamonds graduate larger as it reaches the center of the necklace.
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