Georgian Amethyst Bubble Back Rivière Necklace

in 12k Gold

$ 14,500.00 

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Antique Jewelry Portland, Vintage Jewelry Portland , Antique Engagement Rings | Poor Mouchette | A Georgian era rivière (rih-vyair) necklace, modeled in 12k rose gold, whose "river" of gemstones is a graduating series of foil-backed, faceted, round amethysts. These vibrant purple gems are mounted in hand-fabricated, cut-down collets, and each setting has a closed, high-dome back that reads like a shiny bubble. The collets, here, are low profile, so the amethyst gems appear to float on the wearer's neck.
Antique Jewelry Portland, Vintage Jewelry Portland , Antique Engagement Rings | Poor Mouchette | A Georgian era rivière (rih-vyair) necklace, modeled in 12k rose gold, whose "river" of gemstones is a graduating series of foil-backed, faceted, round amethysts. These vibrant purple gems are mounted in hand-fabricated, cut-down collets, and each setting has a closed, high-dome back that reads like a shiny bubble. The collets, here, are low profile, so the amethyst gems appear to float on the wearer's neck.
Antique Jewelry Portland, Vintage Jewelry Portland , Antique Engagement Rings | Poor Mouchette | A Georgian era rivière (rih-vyair) necklace, modeled in 12k rose gold, whose "river" of gemstones is a graduating series of foil-backed, faceted, round amethysts. These vibrant purple gems are mounted in hand-fabricated, cut-down collets, and each setting has a closed, high-dome back that reads like a shiny bubble. The collets, here, are low profile, so the amethyst gems appear to float on the wearer's neck.

A Georgian era rivière (rih-vyair) necklace, modeled in 12k rose gold, whose "river" of gemstones is a graduating series of foil-backed, faceted, round amethysts. These vibrant purple gems are mounted in hand-fabricated, cut-down collets, and each setting has a closed, high-dome back that reads like a shiny bubble. The collets, here, are low profile, so the amethyst gems appear to float on the wearer's neck. They are connected by a series of open rings, and the necklace closes with a hidden box clasp. The cushion-shaped amethyst that hides the clasp is especially wonderful for its strong light-to-dark color zoning and black rutile inclusions. The necklace's centermost setting is fitted with a small hook, and the matching cross that hangs from this hook is miraculously still with the necklace. This is a rarity.

Materials

12k gold
Amethyst

Age

c. 1760

Dimensions

Wearable length measures approx 17 1/2"; central collet measure approx 13 mm; clasp collet measures approx 8.7 x 9.3 mm; cross measures approx 1 1/2", including hanging loop.

Antique Jewelry Portland, Vintage Jewelry Portland , Antique Engagement Rings | Poor Mouchette | A Georgian era rivière (rih-vyair) necklace, modeled in 12k rose gold, whose "river" of gemstones is a graduating series of foil-backed, faceted, round amethysts. These vibrant purple gems are mounted in hand-fabricated, cut-down collets, and each setting has a closed, high-dome back that reads like a shiny bubble. The collets, here, are low profile, so the amethyst gems appear to float on the wearer's neck.
Antique Jewelry Portland, Vintage Jewelry Portland , Antique Engagement Rings | Poor Mouchette | A Georgian era rivière (rih-vyair) necklace, modeled in 12k rose gold, whose "river" of gemstones is a graduating series of foil-backed, faceted, round amethysts. These vibrant purple gems are mounted in hand-fabricated, cut-down collets, and each setting has a closed, high-dome back that reads like a shiny bubble. The collets, here, are low profile, so the amethyst gems appear to float on the wearer's neck.
Antique Jewelry Portland, Vintage Jewelry Portland , Antique Engagement Rings | Poor Mouchette | A Georgian era rivière (rih-vyair) necklace, modeled in 12k rose gold, whose "river" of gemstones is a graduating series of foil-backed, faceted, round amethysts. These vibrant purple gems are mounted in hand-fabricated, cut-down collets, and each setting has a closed, high-dome back that reads like a shiny bubble. The collets, here, are low profile, so the amethyst gems appear to float on the wearer's neck.
Antique Jewelry Portland, Vintage Jewelry Portland , Antique Engagement Rings | Poor Mouchette | A Georgian era rivière (rih-vyair) necklace, modeled in 12k rose gold, whose "river" of gemstones is a graduating series of foil-backed, faceted, round amethysts. These vibrant purple gems are mounted in hand-fabricated, cut-down collets, and each setting has a closed, high-dome back that reads like a shiny bubble. The collets, here, are low profile, so the amethyst gems appear to float on the wearer's neck.
Antique Jewelry Portland, Vintage Jewelry Portland , Antique Engagement Rings | Poor Mouchette | A Georgian era rivière (rih-vyair) necklace, modeled in 12k rose gold, whose "river" of gemstones is a graduating series of foil-backed, faceted, round amethysts. These vibrant purple gems are mounted in hand-fabricated, cut-down collets, and each setting has a closed, high-dome back that reads like a shiny bubble. The collets, here, are low profile, so the amethyst gems appear to float on the wearer's neck.
Antique Jewelry Portland, Vintage Jewelry Portland , Antique Engagement Rings | Poor Mouchette | A Georgian era rivière (rih-vyair) necklace, modeled in 12k rose gold, whose "river" of gemstones is a graduating series of foil-backed, faceted, round amethysts. These vibrant purple gems are mounted in hand-fabricated, cut-down collets, and each setting has a closed, high-dome back that reads like a shiny bubble. The collets, here, are low profile, so the amethyst gems appear to float on the wearer's neck.
Antique Jewelry Portland, Vintage Jewelry Portland , Antique Engagement Rings | Poor Mouchette | A Georgian era rivière (rih-vyair) necklace, modeled in 12k rose gold, whose "river" of gemstones is a graduating series of foil-backed, faceted, round amethysts. These vibrant purple gems are mounted in hand-fabricated, cut-down collets, and each setting has a closed, high-dome back that reads like a shiny bubble. The collets, here, are low profile, so the amethyst gems appear to float on the wearer's neck.
Antique Jewelry Portland, Vintage Jewelry Portland , Antique Engagement Rings | Poor Mouchette | A Georgian era rivière (rih-vyair) necklace, modeled in 12k rose gold, whose "river" of gemstones is a graduating series of foil-backed, faceted, round amethysts. These vibrant purple gems are mounted in hand-fabricated, cut-down collets, and each setting has a closed, high-dome back that reads like a shiny bubble. The collets, here, are low profile, so the amethyst gems appear to float on the wearer's neck.
Antique Jewelry Portland, Vintage Jewelry Portland , Antique Engagement Rings | Poor Mouchette | A Georgian era rivière (rih-vyair) necklace, modeled in 12k rose gold, whose "river" of gemstones is a graduating series of foil-backed, faceted, round amethysts. These vibrant purple gems are mounted in hand-fabricated, cut-down collets, and each setting has a closed, high-dome back that reads like a shiny bubble. The collets, here, are low profile, so the amethyst gems appear to float on the wearer's neck.