Belle Époque Platinum-Topped 18ct OEC Diamond Rivière | 23.52ctw 48 Stones | 15.75"
The platinum-topped rivière is the Belle Époque rivière — the form at the height of its powers, in the French manner, at the precise moment when Cartier and Chaumet were building the great diamond necklaces of the fin de siècle. This example, with 48 Old European cut diamonds of approximately .50ct each totalling 23.52 carats in a platinum-topped 18ct gold mount, belongs entirely to that tradition. The platinum top gives each stone a white, bright setting that yellow gold simply cannot achieve — the diamonds appear to float on the skin, barely held. At 15.75 inches it sits high and proud, exactly as the period intended. Made to measure by our lapidary. M/N colour, VS1–SI1 clarity.
Details
- Style: Belle Époque / French end-of-century
- Materials: Platinum top, 18ct gold
- Stones: 48 Old European cut diamonds, 23.52ctw | approx. .50ct per stone | M/N colour, VS1–SI1 clarity | hand cut by our lapidary
- Length: 15.75"
- Setting: Hand-finished platinum collets, hand set by our bench
- Clasp: Extra-secure clasp
- Certificate: Custom paperwork for collection or insurance available by request
This rivière is a modern-made treasure with L/M/N colour diamonds of VS1–SI1 clarity, each stone a beautiful OEC hand cut by our lapidary, hand set by our bench into hand-finished settings that echo back to historical craftspersonship. Matching bracelets that can be used as extenders are available by request.
Shipping & Services
Ships fully insured, signature required via UPS from our NYC office. Full historical certification and appraisal services available upon request with documentation and photographs. A guarantee of authenticity and insurance paperwork are available upon request for all curated items.
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