Victorian Amethyst Rivière Tourmaline the horseshoe symbol was a

the horseshoe symbol was a popular motif in jewellery

This piece is set in low carat gold with pretty garnet flowers and smaller drop flowers

Rose cuts were popular from the 16th to the 19th centuries

who received an engagement ring from Prince Albert featuring a snake design

The brooch and earrings have a pearl studded knot motif

Victorian Amethyst Rivière Tourmaline the horseshoe symbol was aA very smart Victorian amethyst rivire necklace, dating to circa 1870. This elegant piece features a continuous line of beautifully matched, rectangular lilac amethysts, each bezel set in gilt metal. Rivires, named after the French word for "river," were highly fashionable in the 18th and 19th centuries, known for their fluid, gemstone set designs that flowed gracefully around the neck. Worn by both royalty and the fashionable elite, these necklaces