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Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

Antique Gold and Oval-Cut Amethyst Rivière Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An antique Victorian period gold and amethyst rivière necklace comprised of graduated oval
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1870s Victorian Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Gold and Foiled Amethyst Rivière Necklace with Detachable Maltese Cross
Located in New York, NY
An antique Georgian period amethyst rivière necklace comprising graduated oval foil-backed
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1830s Georgian Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Amethyst Gold Riviere
Located in Baltimore, MD
French style amethyst necklace designed in the archeological taste, set with lovely individual claw
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1860s British Victorian Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Amethyst, 18k Gold

Antique Amethyst Gold Riviere
Antique Amethyst Gold Riviere
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Dm 0.4 in L 15.5 in
Antique 9 Karat and Natural Amethyst Graduated Rivière Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Antique 9 Karat and Natural Amethyst Graduated Rivière Necklace L 43.7 cm x W 0.98 cm / 17.2 in
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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 274.91 Carat Amethyst and Yellow Gold Rivière Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, impressive antique Victorian 274.91 carat amethyst and 18 karat yellow gold rivière
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold and Amethyst Rivière-Style Necklace with Detachable Pendant
Located in New York, NY
An antique Victorian period gold and amethyst rivière-style necklace composed of bezel-set oval
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1840s English Early Victorian Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Amethyst, Gold, 15k Gold

Victorian Siberian Amethyst Pearl Necklace Antique Fringe Drop Riviere Gold
Located in New York, NY
) long. The central drop hangs down 1 inch (26mm). The central amethyst is 10mm by 8mm. The necklace
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Antique 396.09 Carat Amethyst and 14K Yellow Gold Riviere / Collarette Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
amethyst necklace has been crafted in 14k yellow gold. The antique riviere necklace* is ornamented with a
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Amethyst And Gold Riviére Necklace And Earrings Suite, Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
An antique amethyst and gold riviére necklace and earrings suite, with large, oval faceted
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1880s British Late Victorian Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Amethyst, Gold

Victorian Amethyst and Silver Gilt Riviere
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The amethyst stone are a pale purple colour which sit beautifully with the silver gilt simple
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1880s British Victorian Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Amethyst, Gold, Silver

Antique Amethyst paste riviere necklace, sterling silver, 19th Century
Located in NEWARK, GB
A tremendously good antique riviere necklace. Early Victorian era this beautiful antique riviere
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19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Amethyst and 9 Carat Gold Riviere
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Seven stunning bright purple amethyst stones adorn this necklace. The 9ct gold rope chain is
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Amethyst, 9k Gold, Gold

Antique "Queen Anne" Suite of Riviere Necklace and Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
Amazing "Queen Anne" amethyst paste necklace and earrings set in gilt metal. This style of jewelry
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1750s English Georgian Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Victorian Amethyst and Gold Parure
Located in New York, NY
An English Victorian 18 karat gold and amethyst parure of a rivière necklace and drop earrings. The
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1880s English Victorian Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold

Victorian Amethyst Riviere Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian amethyst riviere necklace, the twenty eight graduated oval mixed-cut amethysts each set
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1860s British Victorian Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Amethyst, Yellow Gold

Late Victorian Amethyst Necklace and Earrings
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian amethyst necklace and earrings, the necklace consisting of thirty-nine oval
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1880s British Victorian Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

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Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian sapphire and diamond cluster necklace, the necklace consisting of thirty-two graduating sapphire and diamond clusters, each set with round faceted sapphire surrounded by ...
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1870s British Victorian Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver

An Important Pair Of Art Deco Pearl And Diamond Earrings
Located in London, GB
An important pair of Art Deco pearl and diamond fringe drop earrings, the two natural saltwater pearls measuring approximately 8 x 12mm and weighing a total of 10.04 carats, accompan...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold

George III Garnet-Set Demi-Parure
Located in London, GB
A George III garnet-set demi-parure, the necklace consisting of four garnet-set foliate clusters linked with articulated garnet-set trefoil-links, 17.5 inches long, the bracelet cons...
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Early 19th Century British George III Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Garnet, Yellow Gold, Gold

Late Georgian Aquamarine and Gold Parure
Located in London, GB
A late Georgian gold aquamarine parure of a necklace, a pair of drop earrings, a bodice brooch, a brooch, a hair ornament and a stick pin, the collar necklace with graduating oval-cu...
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Early 19th Century British George III Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Almandine Garnet Flat Cut 12 KT Gold Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
Red Garnet Love Antique Georgian period, 1800 ca, beautiful necklace made during the time of solid 12 Kt gold Comprising a riviere necklace with a centrepiece in the shape of a flowe...
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Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Garnet, Gold

Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
By Fred Leighton
Located in New Orleans, LA
Enveloped in a sea of 60.26 carats of fancy vivid yellow diamonds is this tour de force of jewelry craftsmanship from the collaboration of jewelry legends Fred Leighton and Carvin Fr...
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20th Century American Contemporary Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Belle Époque Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A Belle Époque diamond tiara, to the centre three diamond-set clusters with diamond-set foliate decorations and one large diamond-set cluster on each side, all within a waved frame o...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Anna Necklace in Citrine and Argentium Silver
By Dorian Webb
Located in Oakland, CA
Intention: Like the Sun Design: You'll radiate brightness and warmth wearing this jewel-forward necklace. Large graduated citrine stones wrap your neckline and secure with a toggle ...
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2010s Indonesian Contemporary Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Citrine, Silver

White South Sea Pearl Necklace with 18k Gold Clasp
Located in Melbourne, AU
A Strand of an Impressive White South Sea Pearl Necklace with 18K Gold Clasp. The size of the pearls are ranging from 13mm-15mm. This is a very elegant pearl necklace and is perfect ...
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2010s Australian Contemporary Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Sapphire And Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique Russian sapphire and old mine cut diamond earrings centered with 2 blue cobouchon sapphire messurments of 8.80mm×6.60mm diameter flanked with old mine cut diamonds with an es...
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Early 1900s Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Antique Russian Cloisonné Enamel Gilded Silver Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Russian Imperial era silver-gilt and shaded cloisonne enamel jeweled bowl (bratina) was made in Moscow in the 1890s by Nicholas Alexeev. Height 3 1/2 in. (9 cm). Diame...
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Late 19th Century Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Silver, Enamel

19th Century 206.60Ct Cabochon Cut Garnet 1.49Ct Diamond Gold Jewelry Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 1820s Regency era 206.60 carat garnet and 1.49 carat diamond, 8k and 9k yellow gold jewelry set; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections...
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1820s English Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian, 23.17 Carat Old Cushion Shape Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Victorian drop earrings! 36 gradual old European diamonds set in gold & silver in a circular shape & filigree workmanship, with estimated total weight of 8 carats Center di...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Scarselli 31 Carat Pear Cut Diamond Tennis Necklace in Platinum GIA Certified
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
Scarselli features this enchanting 31.27 carats pear cut diamond tennis necklace in Platinum. Each diamond is GIA certified total of 45 pear-cut diamonds from 0.35ct to 2.08ct the bi...
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2010s American Contemporary Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Bvlgari Diamond Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Diamond Earrings set with 60 diamonds with a total weight of approximately 10.20ct. Set with 30 brilliant round diamonds approximately 6.50ct, 4 marquis diamonds approximatel...
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Late 20th Century Italian Artist Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Bvlgari Diamond Earrings
Bvlgari Diamond Earrings
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H 1.25 in W 0.75 in
A Late Georgian Amethyst Suite
Located in London, GB
A late Georgian amethyst suite, the necklace centrally set with three oval faceted amethysts within gold scroll decorations, suspending a detachable drop with a pear-shaped and a sma...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Amethyst, 18k Gold

A Late Georgian Amethyst Suite
A Late Georgian Amethyst Suite
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W 2.49 in L 16.15 in

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Victorian Amethyst Riviere Necklace Bow Drop
Located in Middleton, WI
This antique Victorian amethyst gold necklace was handcrafted in England around 1900. It showcases
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1890s British Victorian Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Amethyst, 15k Gold

Victorian Amethyst and Pearl Riviere Necklace
Located in Essex, GB
A fine and elegant Victorian riviere necklace, with 19 horizontally set oval cut natural amethysts
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Late 19th Century Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Gold

Georgian Amethyst Rivière
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The rivière - one of the most popular and enduring styles of necklace to come out of the Georgian
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Amethyst, 9k Gold

Georgian Amethyst Rivière
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Victorian Amethyst & Pearl Riviere Necklace, circa 1880
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
A fine and elegant Victorian riviere necklace, with 19 horizontally set oval cut natural amethysts
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Amethyst, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, 9k Gold

Antique Late Victorian Gold Amethyst Riviere Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Antique 14k yellow gold collet set amethyst riviere necklace circa 1880. This nicely colored
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1880s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Amethyst, 14k Gold

Rare Victorian Silver Gilt and Heart Shaped Amethyst Riviere Necklace
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
Outstanding Victorian solid silver gilt and heart shaped natural Amethyst Riviere necklace. Rare
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Amethyst, Vermeil, Silver

Georgian Amethyst Rivière Necklace
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1820-40s, 14k. Redolent of the Georgian aesthetic, this 200-year-old rivière necklace is a
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1820s Georgian Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Amethyst, 14k Gold

English Georgian Amethyst Rivière Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An English Georgian 9 karat gold and silver Rivière necklace with 28 cushion-cut, foil backed
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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Amethyst, 10k Gold, Silver

Victorian 9 Karat Yellow Gold 27.84 Carat Amethyst Riviere Necklace, circa 1890
Located in Glasgow, GB
Description: - This is a stunning antique Victorian 9 karat yellow gold graduating amethyst Riviere
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1890s British Victorian Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Amethyst, 9k Gold

Victorian 9 Carat Gold Amethyst Riviere Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This wonderful antique mid-Victorian Riviere necklace is fully set with beautiful round-cut
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1870s Unknown High Victorian Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Amethyst, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Georgian Amethyst Gold Riviere Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A bright and lively amethyst gold riviere necklace from about 1830. This necklace is made up of
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Early 19th Century Unknown George V Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Amethyst, 14k Gold

Victorian Amethyst Diamond Gold Riviere Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
necklace. The amethysts are rich purple with flashes of red. This vintage Victorian necklace is handmade
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Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Victorian Amethyst and 15 Carat Gold Necklace/Bracelet Riviere
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The most wonderful thing about this amethyst riviere is that it can be worn as a necklace or as two
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1880s British Victorian Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Amethyst, Gold

Victorian Amethyst and Gold Riviere
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning necklace is made up of stunning bright purple amethysts which are delicately set in
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1850s British Victorian Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Amethyst, Yellow Gold

Antique Amethyst and Gold Riviére Necklace and Cross Pendant, Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
An antique amethyst and gold riviére necklace with large, oval faceted, graduated amethysts, in
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Amethyst, Gold

Victorian gold rivière necklace with amethysts, Great Britain, late 19th century
Located in Chorzów, PL
The Victorian rivière necklace comes from late 19th century Great Britain. It consists of a series
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1890s British Victorian Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold

Antique Amethyst Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An antique amethyst and gold rivière necklace with crown-shaped mounts, in 18k.
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1880s Victorian Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Amethyst, 18k Gold

Antique Amethyst Gold Necklace
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Antique Amethyst Necklace, circa 1880
Located in Aspen, CO
The 17 natural bright purple and clear amethyst are oval in shape and weigh approximately 190 cts
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Amethyst, 14k Gold

Antique Georgian Gold Pink Topaz Foil Back Riviere Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Georgian pink topaz foil backed riviere necklaces are becoming more and more rare. The pretty
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Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Topaz, 15k Gold

Late Victorian Amethyst and Diamond Convertible Necklace in Silver and Gold
Located in London, GB
. The piece is firstly composed of a riviere style necklace made up of twenty marquise cut amethysts and
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1880s British Late Victorian Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Silver

Victorian Amethyst and Gold Riviere
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The amethyst stone are a pale purple colour which sit beautifully with the yellow gold simple
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1880s British Victorian Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Amethyst, Gold

Victorian Amethyst and Silver Riviere
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The amethyst stones are a gorgeous bright purple colour which sit beautifully with the simple
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1880s British Victorian Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Amethyst, Silver

Antique Victorian 15 Karat Gold Amethyst Collet Set Rivière Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful antique Victorian 15k yellow gold oval shaped amethyst collet set rivière necklace
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Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Amethyst, 15k Gold

Victorian Amethyst and Pinch Riviere and Earring Set
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning necklace is made up of stunning bright purple amethysts which are delicately set in
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1850s British Victorian Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pinchbeck

Victorian Amethyst Riviere Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian amethyst riviere necklace, the nineteen graduated oval mixed-cut amethysts, measuring
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1870s British Victorian Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Amethyst, Rose Gold

Antique Georgian Foil-Backed Amethyst Riviere Necklace
Located in New York, NY
20 brightly foil backed oval amethysts graduate to a length of 16.5 inches in a rose gold mounting
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1830s Unknown Georgian Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Amethyst, Rose Gold

Victorian Amethyst Riviere Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Amethyst Riviere Necklace This exquisite Victorian amethyst riviere necklace is designed
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Amethyst, 15k Gold, Rose Gold

A Georgian 18 Carat Gold Riviere Necklace with Amethysts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold riviere necklace set with 32 oval-facetted amethysts, descending in size. Each
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1830s English Georgian Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Amethyst and 9 Carat Gold Riviere
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Fifteen stunning bright purple amethyst stones adorn this necklace. The 9ct gold chain is delicate
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1920s British Art Deco Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Amethyst, 9k Gold, Gold

Antique Victorian Amethyst Riviére Necklace and Earrings Suite
Located in Sale, Cheshire
An outstanding antique amethyst suite comprising a riviére necklace and a matching pair of earrings
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19th Century English High Victorian Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Amethyst, 15k Gold

Georgian Gilt Amethyst Paste Rivière
Located in Austin, TX
Georgian gilt amethyst paste rivière. Oversized purple stones in open backed settings. Foiled paste
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Paste

Antique Edwardian Suffragette Silver circa 1910 Necklace
Located in Lancaster , GB
This vibrant antique Silver Suffragette riviere necklace is Victorian, Circa 1910. Adorned with
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Amethyst, Peridot, Silver

Antique, Georgian, 18 Carat Yellow Gold, Rare Amethyst Rivière Necklace
Located in Rochford, Essex
Georgian, amethyst foil backed rivière necklace, circa 1800. An exceptionally beautiful and rare
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Early 19th Century British Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian Amethyst Paste Rivière Necklace
Located in Sale, Cheshire
An impressive Georgian paste rivière necklace dating from the early 19th Century. It's set with 20
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces

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Silver

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Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of antique amethyst riviere necklaces available on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 15k Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Victorian and Georgian are consistently popular styles when it comes to antique amethyst riviere necklaces. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but Amethyst versions, from our inventory of 9, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. There are many oval cut and antique cushion cut antique amethyst riviere necklaces for sale. Most of our antique amethyst riviere necklaces for sale are for women, but there are 4 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Antique Amethyst Riviere Necklaces?

Prices for antique amethyst riviere necklaces can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $3,000 and can go as high as $30,000, while antique amethyst riviere necklaces, on average, fetch $12,566.

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.

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 necklaces designed by David Webb — 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 Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.