Victorian Turquoise Paste Rivière Necklace aluminum 35 carat old Euro diamond

35 carat old Euro diamond contrasting beautifully with the jet black onyx

tiny gold pommels between the stones

An unusual vintage Toi Et Moi ring dating from the 1980s

with clear London hallmarks

some losses to the enamel and the locket glass is cracked

Victorian Turquoise Paste Rivière Necklace aluminum 35 carat old Euro diamondDATE: 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.