DIAMOND RIVIÈRE NECKLACE Old-cut diamonds, silver and gold, late 19th century composite
At a glance
Shape
On Request
Carat
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Colour
On Request
Metal
On Request
A rivière in the classical sense, this necklace lets a single graduated line of old-cut diamonds speak for itself, set in silver and gold in the manner of the late 19th century. Old-cut stones carry a softer, warmer fire than modern brilliants — the unmistakable glow of candlelit eras — and that period character is precisely what collectors of antique jewellery seek. Worn high at the throat, it lends instant elegance and quiet authority, the very definition of heritage worn lightly. Genuine rivières of this age, composed of period stones, seldom return to the market once they enter a collection, which lends them both rarity and lasting worth. The graduated arrangement, with larger stones easing toward the centre, is the hallmark of the form and the reason a true rivière never tires the eye. Carat weight, colour and clarity are available on request, with documentation provided to support its history. Legacy handles each acquisition with discretion and care. We would welcome the chance to show it to you privately, or to talk terms in the Negotiation Room.
- Carat Weight
- On Request
- Shape
- On Request
- Color
- On Request
- Metal
- On Request
- Certification
- GIA / IGI / HRD on request
- Treatment
- None · Natural
- Reference Number
- LD-N-TEN-0253
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Independently certified — to your choice of GIA, IGI or HRD on request; documents shared privately with verified acquirers.
Authentication guarantee — if any piece does not match its stated specifications, full money-back refund.
Care — a soak in warm water with mild soap restores light return; have the prongs inspected annually.
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A rivière in the classical sense, this necklace lets a single graduated line of old-cut diamonds speak for itself, set in silver and gold in the manner of the late 19th century. Old-cut stones carry a softer, warmer fire than modern brilliants — the unmistakable glow of candlelit eras — and that period character is precisely what collectors of antique jewellery seek. Worn high at the throat, it lends instant elegance and quiet authority, the very definition of heritage worn lightly. Genuine rivières of this age, composed of period stones, seldom return to the market once they enter a collection, which lends them both rarity and lasting worth. The graduated arrangement, with larger stones easing toward the centre, is the hallmark of the form and the reason a true rivière never tires the eye. Carat weight, colour and clarity are available on request, with documentation provided to support its history. Legacy handles each acquisition with discretion and care. We would welcome the chance to show it to you privately, or to talk terms in the Negotiation Room.
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