Antique Victorian Pink Paste Rivière, ca 1860
Our Notes
The rivière, literally a "river of stones," remains one of the most enduring silhouettes in historic jewelry design. Crafted during the Victorian era in deliberate homage to Georgian predecessors, this necklace features a seamless sequence of oval-cut, vivid pink paste. Each stone is encasement-set in closed-back silver collets with tinted metallic foil placed underneath, intensifying refraction to create a remarkably vibrant, glowing saturation under ambient light.
The reverse reveals the smooth, domed cupped backs of these closed settings, which rest comfortably against the collarbone and connect via discreet triple-ring links. It captures the historic allure and rich chromatic impact of early 19th-century paste design while benefiting from the robust structural refinement of mid-to-late Victorian benchwork.
England, ca 1860
Measurements, Materials & Care
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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