Victorian Turquoise Riviere Necklace pearl The prongs and gallery were

The prongs and gallery were created by carving away sections of the head - known as a belcher setting - and the shape is known as "navette" or little boat

natural discolouration

twisting around one another to form three open sections across the head

A few minor dents to the sides of the setting and a small split

Victorian Turquoise Riviere Necklace pearl The prongs and gallery wereStunning early Victorian riviere necklace set with vivid turquoise paste gemstones in silver dish backed mounts. It dates from the early Victorian era, circa 1860, particularly unusual on account of the colour. The silver has taken on a gorgeous oxidised patina. Era: Early Victorian, circa 1860 Length: 16 inches Beads: 8. 6mm by 12. 0mm Stone: Paste Gemstones Marks: None present, tested as silver Condition: Good antique condition