Antique Box-Set Rivière Necklace in Silver-Topped Gold

The Piazza necklace is an antique necklace from the Victorian Era, circa 1890. The necklace features 52 Old Mine Cut and Old European Cut diamonds, each set in a box of 18kt Yellow Gold topped with silver. The diamonds combine for approximately 19.60 carats of I-J color, VS-I1 clarity. The necklace is 16 inches long.

WHY WE LOVE IT

This piece adds a twist to the classic rivière necklace with dimensional box-settings that bring each unique, antique diamond to life!  Each squared-off shape adds interest to the neckline in this 19th-century piece. As was the practice for most of the 19th century, this necklace sets the diamonds in silver-topped gold--over time the once bright silver has taken on a lovely rich patina which contrasts the bright antique diamonds. Wear her as a piece of everyday historic glamour.