Victorian Turquoise Paste Rivière Necklace lost heirlooms and unusually decorated with hieroglyphics

and unusually decorated with hieroglyphics and an abstract pattern on its back and a cartouche to the base

An outstanding Victorian signet ring featuring Medusa

crafted in 15 carat yellow gold throughout

Circa 1925

Victorian Turquoise Paste Rivière Necklace lost heirlooms and unusually decorated with hieroglyphicsStriking antique rivire necklace dating from the latter half of the 19th century, circa 1880. The stones, turquoise pastes, are mounted in individually articulated millegrain bezel settings, and the overall form of the necklace is decidedly finer than most rivires. The name, rivire, refers to the French word for 'River', since the stones can be thought to 'flow' around the neck. Era: Victorian, circa 1880 Length: 16. 5 inches Stones: Turquoise Paste