A magnificent antique gold and amethyst riviere necklace with five pear shape drops.

A magnificent Victorian gold and amethyst riviere necklace circa 1870, the necklace made in 15ct yellow gold and set with eighteen graduated oval faceted amethysts in scalloped collets joined by chain links, the central five gems each suspending a pear shaped amethyst from a knife bar setting, graduated in size and in collet settings, with a concealed clasp to the reverse.