{"product_id":"georgian-garnet-riviere-necklace-1","title":"Georgian Garnet Rivière Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn exquisite Georgian garnet \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003erivière necklace dating from the turn of the 19th century, circa 1800. The blood-red flat cut garnets are individually set over foil, bringing out their vivid colour, and a pendant hangs in the middle. It's crafted in 9 carat gold and fastens with its original concealed clasp. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSusanne Gänsicke and Yvonne J. Markowitz, in their excellent book, \u003cem\u003eLooking at Jewelry\u003c\/em\u003e (2019), write of the rivière style:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeaning \"river\" in French, referring to the way the necklace flows gracefully around the neck. The rivière is short (usually 14 to 16 inches long) and strung simply with a line of faceted gems or rhinestones, often graduating in size and individually set.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: Georgian, circa 1800\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 16 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePendant size: 2.9cm by 2.0cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStones: Garnet, variety almandine-pyrope\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarks: None, tested as 9ct gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Good antique condition; an old repair is visible to the back of the pendant - see images. The repair has been done very well and remains sound. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lost Heirloom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52621435633976,"sku":"PA318","price":2800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7387\/2952\/files\/Website-2793.jpg?v=1784238433","url":"https:\/\/lostowl.com\/products\/georgian-garnet-riviere-necklace-1","provider":"Lost Owl Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}