Belle Époque Platinum-Topped 18ct OEC Diamond Rivière | 33.12ctw 46 Stones | 16"
A longer, more generous expression of the Belle Époque style — a platinum-topped rivière that would make a remarkable playmate for your Belle Époque jewels to form a suite for your finest formal occasions, or finest t-shirt stacks. Forty-six Old European cut diamonds of .48–.51ct each, totalling 33.12 carats, in a platinum-topped 18ct gold mount that gives each stone the bright white, floating setting the period celebrated — the settings done with wonderful hand-crimped collets.
The design of this rivière speaks to two eras: not only does it recall the Belle Époque, but it looks to the great Belle Époque inspiration — the end of the 18th century, with the collet setting. This rivière steps away from that direct reference with the use of platinum. Platinum in the 1890s was often fused with 18ct yellow gold to create that true all-white expression of metal that would become a defining feature of the Deco period to come.
Details
- Style: Belle Époque / French end-of-century, with 18th century collet references
- Materials: Platinum top, 18ct gold
- Stones: 46 Old European cut diamonds, 33.12ctw | .48–.51ct per stone | M/N colour, VS1–SI1 clarity | hand cut by our lapidary
- Length: 16"
- Setting: Hand-crimped 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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