Victorian Amethyst Rivière Bracelet, Circa 1880
Victorian Amethyst Rivière Bracelet, Circa 1880
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A striking late Victorian rivière bracelet, dating to circa 1880, set with a continuous line of richly coloured oval-cut amethysts. Each stone is individually secured in a crown-shaped mount of silver and gold, creating a refined interplay between the cool-toned settings and the deep violet brilliance of the amethysts.
The bracelet's elegant rivière design allows the stones to form an uninterrupted band around the wrist, giving it a wonderfully fluid and luminous appearance. The open crown mounts admit light beneath each amethyst, enhancing their colour and natural sparkle while lending the piece a delicate, airy profile.
Amethyst was particularly admired throughout the Victorian period for its regal purple tone and its association with refinement and sentiment. Here, the repetition of evenly graduated oval stones produces a jewel of understated opulence-equally effective worn alone as a statement piece or layered with other antique bracelets.
A fine example of 19th-century craftsmanship, this bracelet combines enduring classical form with the romantic colour palette so characteristic of Victorian jewellery. It would make a beautiful addition to a collection of antique gem-set jewellery, or an elegant and wearable choice for a special occasion.
Silver and gold, set with oval-cut amethysts; circa 1880. Please refer to the photographs for condition, dimensions, stone measurements, and fastening details.
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