Victorian Amethyst Rivière Tourmaline The brooch and earrings have

The brooch and earrings have a pearl studded knot motif

Victorian silver drop necklace with central tassel

hallmarked in Chester

Rose cuts were popular from the 16th to the 19th centuries

Victorian Amethyst Rivière Tourmaline The brooch and earrings haveA very smart Victorian amethyst rivire necklace, dating to circa 1870. This elegant piece features a continuous line of beautifully matched, rectangular lilac amethysts, each bezel set in gilt metal. Rivires, named after the French word for "river," were highly fashionable in the 18th and 19th centuries, known for their fluid, gemstone set designs that flowed gracefully around the neck. Worn by both royalty and the fashionable elite, these necklaces