Antique Victorian Natural Rose de France Amethyst and Silver Gilt Riviere circa 1890 and set upon a curved

and set upon a curved bar with ball and scrolled decoration

used the ‘Crown’ stamp as their hallmark

With tapered upswept raised shoulders to to a then solid and thick half round shank

40 Round Brilliant cuts

Antique Victorian Natural Rose de France Amethyst and Silver Gilt Riviere circa 1890 and set upon a curvedAn antique Amethyst Riviere rendered in gold gilt silver very typical of the era and set with nine hand cut natural pale Amethyst often called Rose de France for their very pale lilac pink hue. Featuring nine graduated Amethysts ranging from the largest at approximately 4. 50cts (12mm x 10mm) to the smallest at 2. 50ct (11mm x 9mm). Each high quality faceted Amethyst is four claw set to open back surrounds which allow the light to show these stunning