This stunning rivière necklace is set with twenty oval-cut pink paste stones, all fitted in silver so-called collet settings, with a little piece of foil behind the stone to optimize their colour.
The clasp is set with a paste stone which is set upside down, displaying the pavilion instead of the crown, and was fitted with an extra safety chain at a later date, to prevent it from slipping off unnoticed.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Size: 41.5 cm / 16.30 inches.
Each setting measures 14 x 9 x 6 mm.
Weight: 42.50 grams.
Age: Early 19th Century, circa 1820s.
Material: Acid tested as being silver: the later added safety chain is marked for 835/1000 silver.
Condition: In antique condition with signs of wear. All paste stones are secure in their settings, but some settings display some small dents or other signs of age. The foils behind the stones have created patina over time, creating a slight colour difference in the stones. The paste stone on the clasp has a chip: this can be seen in the pictures.
Please note that the antique box is for display purposes.