{"product_id":"antique-georgian-french-diamond-riviere-necklace-arles-c-1840","title":"Georgian Gold and Diamond Necklace","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA beautiful example of French provincial jewellery, this Georgian-era rivière necklace was crafted in the city of Arles, Provence, circa 1830. Made in 18K gold and silver, it features ten foil-backed rose-cut diamonds set in deeply crimped, closed-back silver settings—designed to catch the light with maximum effect.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe necklace is typical of Arlesian craftsmanship, and was likely worn as a formal evening piece. Its double-layer gold chain and striking floral drop motif add both drama and charm. The central pendant drop measures 4cm in length, while the largest rose-cut diamond spreads to approximately 8mm in diameter.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe 38cm (15 inch) length fits close to the neck, making it ideal as a choker-style necklace. It fastens with a beautifully engraved box clasp and weighs 17.13 grams in total.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eStamped with a French horse head hallmark (indicates it was made outside of Paris, between 1838–1847) and a maker’s lozenge, confirming its 18K gold purity.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA wearable example of 19th-century French craftsmanship—elegant, ornate, and steeped in regional history.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48545851736372,"sku":"1017810033","price":2811.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A4125.jpg?v=1744304754","url":"https:\/\/ravensburyantiques.com\/it-it\/products\/antique-georgian-french-diamond-riviere-necklace-arles-c-1840","provider":"Ravensbury Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}