Riviere Necklace of stones, either all the same size or graded from a large central stone.
Rope Necklace Length 37 inches or longer ...
Riviere
A necklace composed of a single strand of gemstones of the same size and cut, usually Diamonds.
RIVIERE NECKLACE
Necklace of (precious) stones graded in size from a large central stone.
ROCAILLE ...
Riviere - Sleek and alluring, the Riviere is a long necklace style covered with a single strand of gemstones, usually diamonds.
Rolo Link Chain - This is a chain with thick ring/oval links.
Riviere - Single strand necklace of equally sized and cut gemstones.
Rose finish - Jewelry finished with af rose gold look but has no gold content.
Rose gold - Alloy of gold and copper, producing a red tint.
Rivieres were also popular.
Brooches
Brooches were usually inlayed with cameos, blue glass or enamel, less costly gemstones and sentimental depictions made from ivory miniatures, hair an paper cuttings.
Diamond Riviere Necklace: All the diamonds are D colour, Flawless clarity, with Excellent Cut, the 6.55 carat diamond has been determined to be a Type IIa diamond. Type IIa diamonds are chemically pure and with exceptional optical transparency.
Riviere (French): A type of necklace that is features a graduate line of gemstones. Expensive examples were made with diamonds. The Victorian era saw rivieres set with amethysts, citrine and other semiprecious gems.
Riviere, Fanfan Li
The Art of Jewelry Design M. Galli, D. Riviere, Fanfan Li
(These are both books with numerous examples of traditional jewelry renderings)Source: Schiffer Publishing Co, 77 Lower Valley Road, Atglen, PA, 19310 ...
 See also: Jewel, Diamond, Gold, Jewelry, Cut
  
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