LATE 19TH CENTURY DIAMOND RIVIÈRE NECKLACE
At a glance
Shape
On Request
Carat
On Request
Colour
On Request
Metal
On Request
Few jewels carry their history as gracefully as a 19th-century rivière, and this late-Victorian example is a true survivor. A continuous line of antique diamonds encircles the throat, each stone cut by hand in an age before modern machinery, giving the necklace a softer, more characterful light than any contemporary piece. That period origin is precisely the provenance serious collectors seek, the assurance that a jewel has already endured more than a century and remains beautifully wearable. Metal, carat, cut, colour and clarity are available on request; the date and hand-work, however, speak for themselves. A rivière of this age is rarely offered and seldom returns once acquired, holding its worth as both heirloom and quiet store of value. Each diamond may be examined in detail, with certification on request and the discreet guidance of a dedicated adviser. We would be pleased to welcome you to a private viewing in the Negotiation Room, where this antique rivière and its terms can be explored at leisure.
- 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-0272
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White-glove delivery — for qualifying pieces, our concierge arranges in-person delivery to your residence or private office.
3-day exclusive hold — your reservation holds the piece privately for 3 days, fully refundable.
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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Few jewels carry their history as gracefully as a 19th-century rivière, and this late-Victorian example is a true survivor. A continuous line of antique diamonds encircles the throat, each stone cut by hand in an age before modern machinery, giving the necklace a softer, more characterful light than any contemporary piece. That period origin is precisely the provenance serious collectors seek, the assurance that a jewel has already endured more than a century and remains beautifully wearable. Metal, carat, cut, colour and clarity are available on request; the date and hand-work, however, speak for themselves. A rivière of this age is rarely offered and seldom returns once acquired, holding its worth as both heirloom and quiet store of value. Each diamond may be examined in detail, with certification on request and the discreet guidance of a dedicated adviser. We would be pleased to welcome you to a private viewing in the Negotiation Room, where this antique rivière and its terms can be explored at leisure.
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