A grand antique Victorian paste riviere collar necklace, decorated with twenty-four purple paste stones that graduate in size toward the bottom. Their deep-violet hue perfectly imitates the beauty of an amethyst, and each is held in a silver claw frame, with a secure box clasp at the end.Paste is a heavy, transparent flint glass that has been used since ancient times to simulate the beauty of gemstones. The art of cutting paste takes expert craftsmanship and the highest quality stones are often able to replicate the cut, colour and sparkle of natural gems to near perfection. This is a regal antique Victorian collar, dating to the late 19th Century and has all remained in excellent condition. WEIGHT: 38.5 grams MEASURES: Length 17.5 inches x Width 6 - 12mm METAL: Silver STONES: Paste Stones (Largest 12 x 15mm) AGE: Victorian. (Circa 1880 � 1900) CONDITION: Excellent, commensurate with age ITEM NUMBER: CP1001 We provide Free Worldwide Shipping for this item. Interest Free Layaway and Finance Payment Options are also available. Please enquire for more details.