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The Legacy Collection - Rare vintage jewels, handpicked to be treasured for generations.
 
Lights the room before you do
 
There are jewels that sparkle — and then there are those that transcend light itself.
This extraordinary 1920s Art Deco Rivière Necklace belongs to that rare class of creations that whisper of candlelit soirees, grand hotel ballrooms, and women whose elegance was a language of its own.
 
Each German crystal, over a century old, has been hand-cut and individually set in platinon finished bezels — an architectural feat that defines the Art Deco era’s obsession with symmetry and perfection. These crystals were the haute couture of their time — made to rival diamonds so flawlessly that under lamplight or moonlight, the difference vanished.
 
Even today, their brilliance is spellbinding — untouched by time, unclouded by age. The platinon plating resists tarnish; the open-back design allows every facet to breathe, refracting light like liquid silver. You do not need a spotlight when you wear this — you become it.
 
Unlike most rivière necklaces that rest low on the chest, this rare five-strand design sits close and sculpted to the neck — tracing the collarbone with poetic precision. It frames the face, lifts the posture, and transforms the wearer into something between cinema and royalty.
 
She who wears this is not merely adorned — she is remembered.
She does not announce herself; she enters softly, yet every head turns. She is the woman who dresses not for attention, but for the pleasure of her own reflection. The one who reads poetry by lamplight, who collects memories the way others collect diamonds.
And when she wears this necklace — paired with an ivory chiffon saree that drapes like a whisper, hair swept into a low chignon, a touch of kohl, a trace of rose on her lips — she becomes the erstwhile Maharani reimagined: effortless, ethereal, untouchably elegant.
 
This is not a necklace for the timid heart.
It is a legacy — a century-old promise that brilliance need not come with a price tag that breaks the bank, nor be locked in safes and velvet boxes. It was made to be lived in — as easily with a silk evening gown as with a linen shirt, worn barefoot on marble floors, or under the stars.
 
Because real luxury doesn’t scream. It gleams — quietly, eternally.
 
What is Platinon?
Platinum is a precious metal — naturally rare, heavy, and valuable.
Platinon, on the other hand, is a vintage alloy finish created in the early 20th century to emulate platinum’s cool white brilliance.
While platinum holds intrinsic metal value, Platinon offered the same anti-tarnish shine and diamond-like glow at a fraction of the cost, making it a favourite among Art Deco designers for high-end costume jewellery.
 
- c.1920s
- Platinon and German crystals
- In excellent vintage condition. No defect or damage or damage. Please see close up video for quality assurance.
- Measures: 38 cm long (can have an extra chain added at the end for wider neck if required); Rivière drop - 8 cm
- Sourced from a coveted vintage fair in London, UK