Georgian Garnet Rivière Necklace earrings Superb in both concept and

Superb in both concept and execution

If they neither nick nor throw out

Cool Art Deco ring

They date from the late 19th century

The diamonds

Georgian Garnet Rivière Necklace earrings Superb in both concept andAn exquisite Georgian garnet rivire necklace dating from the turn of the 19th century, circa 1800. The blood red flat cut garnets are individually set over foil, bringing out their vivid colour, and a pendant hangs in the middle. It's crafted in 9 carat gold and fastens with its original concealed clasp. Susanne Gnsicke and Yvonne J. Markowitz, in their excellent book, Looking at Jewelry (2019), write of the rivire style: Meaning "river" in French,