Georgian 9ct Gold Garnet Riviere Necklace In Original Case

A stunning antiqueFrom the Latin ‘antiquus’, meaning ‘old and long in existence’, it is generally used to refer to collectible artifacts of at least 100 years of age.
gold riviere that was made circa 1800-1820.  It has been set with a continuous line of foil backedA thin metal foil placed behind a gemstone within a closed-back setting to improve its optical performance. Metallic foil improves the reflectivity of certain gemstones, whilst coloured foils act as colouring agents when placed behind colourless materials, such as paste and rock crystal. These stones were typically set in silver closed backs to shield the fo… garnets. The clasp is hidden behind one of them so the look is seamless.  When worn the garnets are a slightly different colour so they shimmer in the light in a wonderful way. We recommend candlelight!