Portrait of Sophistication - Antique Amethyst Diamond Rivière argentinian That bangle was part of

That bangle was part of the famed Hull Grundy* collection

Platinum is certainly one of the wonders of the jewelry world for it allows minimal and gossamer settings that retain strength and durability

Two quintessential motifs of that period were the bow (and ribbon) and the teardrop shape

this is one for daily wear

She is decorated with opaque enamels of charcoal

Portrait of Sophistication - Antique Amethyst Diamond Rivière argentinian That bangle was part ofLush and deeply hued, fine natural amethysts form a graduated line of color and refraction in this Victorian or early Edwardian rivire set with diamonds. Choker length, thirty three amethysts with a total weight of 47. 4 carats, lends a breathtaking presence to the neck and visage. Fourteen of these each count 4 rose cut diamonds as their partners in elegance. Following these are a line of more amethysts with no diamond accents; all are precisely