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Antique Cluster Rivière, ca 1815

$3,500
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Color
White

Our Notes

There are so many nuances to learn about and love when considering Georgian paste jewelry. This necklace has been carefully designed with a series of geometric clusters, centering on a large one, all set with silver collets; but look closely at the paste stones and you will notice small black dots- earning these pastes the collector’s name “black dot paste.”

Emily explains that starting in the 18th century jewelers knew the desirability of a diamond’s culet, a sharp point at the bottom center of the stone that allows for increased light and brilliance. As stone-cutting advanced, this cut became coveted, making it logical for white paste to appear to have culets as well, if it were to accurately mimic diamonds. To achieve this, jewelers fabricated the faux culets by painting black dots on the underside of each stone.

Emily has found it harder and harder to source authentic paste rivières, so she was thrilled to find this example showcasing so many lovely Georgian characteristics.

Probably England, ca 1815

Measurements, Materials & Care

Measurements
15 in

Center Drop: 1 in

Materials
White Foiled Paste, Silver Settings, and Gold Links with Original Integral Box Clasp.

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

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Antique Cluster Rivière, ca 1815

$3,500

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