Victorian Turquoise Paste Rivière Necklace aluminum that rest in silver settings

that rest in silver settings with an unusual gallery and shoulders

tiny gold pommels between the stones

with clear London hallmarks

It dates from the year 1904

some losses to the enamel and the locket glass is cracked

Victorian Turquoise Paste Rivière Necklace aluminum that rest in silver settingsDATE: Victorian, c. 1860 A gorgeous antique rivire necklace set with 25 turquoise paste gemstones. The oval faceted stones are set in closed foil backed settings, they're uniform in size and display the most beautiful vivid colour. It's crafted in silver throughout with a hook and eye clasp, and it dates from the Victorian period, circa 1860. 17 inches wearable length. Paste gemstones were popular throughout the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian eras.