Victorian Amethyst Rivière Tourmaline Victorian silver drop necklace with

Victorian silver drop necklace with central tassel

who received an engagement ring from Prince Albert featuring a snake design

This piece is set in low carat gold with pretty garnet flowers and smaller drop flowers

chunky silver rectangular ring

Victorian Amethyst Rivière Tourmaline Victorian silver drop necklace withA 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