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Find Out MoreA beautiful riviere necklace that was made circa 1820. “Riviere” is a French word for a necklace of gems that increase in size towards a large central stone. It has been set with graduated amethystAmethyst is the purple variety of macrocrystalline quartz. From the Greek amethystos meaning 'a remedy against drunkedness', it was believed to prevent intoxication and ensure the wearer retains a clear head and quick wit. It was once considered as valuable as ruby, sapphire and emerald. pastes in open pinched collect settings with a foiled amethyst pasteGlass made to resemble gem materials, which may be moulded, faceted, carved, etc. clasp. At that time amethysts were only just being imported from Brazil and they were considered expensive and rare stones, so paste imitations were made. Surprisingly the paste survivals are rarer than the real macoy. This riviere is in lovely condition.
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