{"product_id":"antique-collet-set-amethyst-riviere-necklace-anna-wintour","title":"Antique, collet-set amethyst rivière Art Deco necklace (Anna Wintour)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e1930’s art deco stunning necklace. 16 inches long and adjustable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAn antique, collet-set amethyst rivière necklace is the famously favorite accessory of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eAnna Wintour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, the legendary global editorial director of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eVogue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA \"rivière\" (French for \"river\") is designed to look like a continuous, unbroken stream of shimmering light encircling the neck. Here is what makes these antique pieces so distinct: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eCollet Setting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e: Each individual stone is nested in its own tightly fitted rim of metal (a collet) rather than being held by modern prongs. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eGraduated Scale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e: The gemstones are typically arranged symmetrically, with the largest stone resting perfectly at the center and the remaining gems subtly tapering in size toward the back clasp. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eMinimal Ornamentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e: The links connecting the collets are kept as hidden and unobtrusive as possible, ensuring that the focus remains entirely on the natural beauty of the stones. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eHistorical Backing Styles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e: Genuine Georgian-era (1714–1830) rivières usually feature closed-back settings lined with colored foil to enhance the gemstone's brilliance under candlelight. Later Victorian-era (1837–1901) iterations often feature open-backed settings to let natural daylight flood through the stones.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mer•made jewelry by Keri Mosier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45251682369606,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/5268\/9968\/files\/9190A23F-9312-461B-9A09-5329AC0349BA.jpg?v=1782790529","url":"https:\/\/mermadejewelry.com\/products\/antique-collet-set-amethyst-riviere-necklace-anna-wintour","provider":"Mer•made jewelry by Keri Mosier","version":"1.0","type":"link"}