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Riviere

ri·​vi·​ere | ˌri-vē-ˈer

noun

A choker-style necklace that is a continuous line of gemstones usually of graduated or equal size stones

A riviere is a style of necklace that was popular in the early 18th century in Europe. This type of necklace was often presented as a choker that had a continuous line of gemstones that were graduated in size. Sometimes they would be equal in size as well, but typically there was a pattern of sorts presented in the necklace. The single row of precious stones may also be surrounded by other precious or semi-precious stones. These necklaces are still worn at times, but are most commonly found in antique jewelry dating back to the early 18th century from France and England.

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