Georgian Aquamarine Paste Rivière Necklace christian Victorian pavé turquoise dome earrings

Victorian pavé turquoise dome earrings

with a red enamelled heart and  functioning lever and lid

with a diamond accent at each compass point

A pair of sterling silver salamander brooches dating from the latter half of the 19th century

Georgian Aquamarine Paste Rivière Necklace christian Victorian pavé turquoise dome earringsDATE: Georgian, c. 1820 A gorgeous Georgian rivire necklace set with 22 aquamarine paste gemstones. The stones are graduated and display the most beautiful shades of blue and green, with open back settings. The clasp is concealed with a gemstone and is crafted in 15k gold. Dating from the Georgian period, circa 1820. Paste gemstones were popular throughout the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian eras. It is a special type of flint glass that emulates a