Riviere
This tradition created Riviere necklace which is crafted in platinum and features 34 large diamonds (each weighing 1.00 to 1.25 carats) and 34 smaller round diamonds. In total all the glittering diamonds in this stunning necklace weigh a sparkling 42 carats.
Each diamond is cradled in a three-prong platinum setting that is independently hinged to allow the necklace to flow gracefully across the wearer's neck.
There are some options when creating a necklace like this:
One option is to hand craft a setting for every diamond, as well as the loop hinges and the clasp. Then each of these mechanisms are assembled to create the necklace. Though this approach is labor intensive and can be a time consuming, the final jewel can be spectacular.
Otherwise, two settings - one for each size of the diamonds - can be hand crafted by a master platinum smith. The two settings are then used as working models and to cast a suitable number of platinum settings for the diamonds. The clasp, hinges and absolute necklace are then hand assembled as before.
Casting the settings saves time and work. And, when supervised by an expert jeweler, the finished necklace is unrivaled in quality and beauty.
Lastly, some jewelers try to cut corners on a project like this by using pre-manufactured components and then piecing them together. Our answer to this is "Why?"
If you wish to create a wonderful necklace, it should be done right! The beauty of the jewel and the quality of the craftsmanship should complement the value and beauty of the diamonds. The finished necklace should become an heirloom that will be agreed from generation to generation.
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