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Antique Graduated Rivière, ca 1780

$14,500
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Color
Blue Topaz

Our Notes

This rivière, with its graduated, cushion-shaped stones and gold, collet settings gleaming beneath natural blue topaz, represents a luxurious version of a quintessential Georgian silhouette. While topaz was used since Egyptian times, in the 18th century it started to be mined in Brazil for the European market, thereby finding its way to some jewelry boxes of the aristocracy.

Emily points out how different the blue hue in this rivière is compared with modern-day, heat-treated topaz, with its turquoise and peacock shades. Here, the stones are a gentle color, which can look green or blue depending on the light. The rivière retains a gooseneck wire behind the center stone, originally used to hang a matching pendant that has since been lost, which can easily be removed should the next custodian prefer. It also comes with an antique box to keep it lovingly protected and safe.

Ca 1780

Measurements, Materials & Care

Measurements
17 in x 1/2 in

Materials
Foiled Blue Topaz and Gold Settings with Original Integral Clasp.

Period Box.

Care

As our jewelry is worn, patinas will evolve, further personalizing them to each collector. Due to the nature of foiled jewelry, care should be taken in order to keep Larkspur & Hawk jewelry from becoming harmed. A few tips:

  • Remove jewelry when applying lotions, soaps and perfume
  • Remove jewelry before immersing hands in cleaning solvents or liquids
  • Please note that oxidation may eventually wear off of rings, then return naturally

Shipping & Returns

Larkspur & Hawk offers shoppers to receive and live with their new pieces. If for any reason you are less than thrilled with a purchase, it may be returned for a full refund, unless marked as final sale. To qualify, merchandise must be postmarked within 14 days of the customer’s receipt and be in the items’ original and unused condition. All returns must include the original receipt. Larkspur & Hawk is not responsible for items lost during shipping.

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Antique Graduated Rivière, ca 1780

$14,500

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