Antique Riviere Necklace
18th Century French Regency Antique Riviere Necklace
Diamond, 18k Gold
1820s Georgian Antique Riviere Necklace
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Riviere Necklace
9k Gold
16th Century French Georgian Antique Riviere Necklace
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1870s Unknown High Victorian Antique Riviere Necklace
Topaz, 15k Gold
1870s Unknown High Victorian Antique Riviere Necklace
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Riviere Necklace
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Riviere Necklace
Amethyst, 10k Gold, Silver
1890s Victorian Antique Riviere Necklace
Citrine, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1880s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Riviere Necklace
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Early 19th Century Unknown George V Antique Riviere Necklace
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Riviere Necklace
Diamond
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Riviere Necklace
Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Riviere Necklace
Topaz, 15k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Riviere Necklace
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Riviere Necklace
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Silver
Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Riviere Necklace
Amethyst, Silver
Early 1900s French Antique Riviere Necklace
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1890s British Victorian Antique Riviere Necklace
Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Riviere Necklace
Zircon, Silver
1830s Antique Riviere Necklace
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
1890s Unknown Edwardian Antique Riviere Necklace
Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century English Antique Riviere Necklace
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1920s Unknown Antique Riviere Necklace
White Diamond, Platinum
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Riviere Necklace
Amethyst, Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Riviere Necklace
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Riviere Necklace
Aquamarine, Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Riviere Necklace
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1840s Unknown Early Victorian Antique Riviere Necklace
Garnet, 9k Gold
1820s British Georgian Antique Riviere Necklace
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Riviere Necklace
Diamond, Platinum
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Riviere Necklace
Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Riviere Necklace
Rock Crystal, 10k Gold, Silver
1910s Edwardian Antique Riviere Necklace
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pla...
Early 1900s British Antique Riviere Necklace
Citrine, Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Riviere Necklace
Citrine, Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Riviere Necklace
Diamond, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Antique Riviere Necklace
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1880s Victorian Antique Riviere Necklace
Amethyst, 18k Gold
1820s British Georgian Antique Riviere Necklace
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Riviere Necklace
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Riviere Necklace
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Riviere Necklace
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1880s Swiss Antique Riviere Necklace
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Riviere Necklace
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Silver
1830s British Georgian Antique Riviere Necklace
Garnet, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Riviere Necklace
Opal, 18k Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Riviere Necklace
Amethyst, Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Riviere Necklace
White Diamond, 18k Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Riviere Necklace
Amethyst, 18k Gold
1850s British Victorian Antique Riviere Necklace
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Georgian Antique Riviere Necklace
Silver
19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Riviere Necklace
Agate, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Riviere Necklace
Silver
Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Riviere Necklace
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century European Romantic Antique Riviere Necklace
Turquoise, Vermeil, Silver
Late 19th Century High Victorian Antique Riviere Necklace
Citrine, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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.
- What is a Riviere necklace?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Riviere necklace is a diamond necklace that features a continuation of gemstones all the way around the neckline. The size of the gems can either be uniform or be larger in the front, gradually getting smaller toward the back. Shop a collection of Riviere necklaces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The rivière necklace features gemstones of the same type that are either all the same size and shape or, more frequently, they graduate from smaller in back to larger gems in the front center. In the Georgian Period, or from 1714 to 1837, rivière necklaces had become popular and remained so throughout the century, sometimes with the addition of a pendant in the later years. In the 1920s, the channel-cut necklace replaced the rivière necklace in popularity. Find a collection of vintage and modern rivière necklaces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023To tell if a necklace is antique, first look for hallmarks that indicate the maker. If you locate them, you can consult trusted online resources to find out when the company or artisan was active. To qualify as an antique, a necklace must be at least 100 years old. The presence of materials that are no longer commonly used to produce jewelry, like bakelite, camphor glass, foil opals and paste, can be good indicators that a piece is an antique. Antique jewelry is also more likely to have European- and rose-cut gemstones than modern cuts like the brilliant round. Because it can be difficult to date jewelry on your own, you may wish to consult an expert, like a certified appraiser or experienced dealer, for assistance. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of antique necklaces.
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