Victorian Turquoise Paste Rivière Necklace without stones crossed over one another with

crossed over one another with small star motifs

circa 1870 it remains in great condition

reminiscent of crescent moons

Constantine's army prevailed and Maxentius drowned in the Tiber during the battle

77ct of Natural Sapphire

Victorian Turquoise Paste Rivière Necklace without stones crossed over one another withDATE: Victorian, c. 1860 A gorgeous antique rivire necklace set with 25 turquoise paste gemstones. The oval faceted stones are set in closed foil backed settings, they're uniform in size and display the most beautiful vivid colour. It's crafted in silver throughout with a hook and eye clasp, and it dates from the Victorian period, circa 1860. 17 inches wearable length. Paste gemstones were popular throughout the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian eras.