The clean lines of a ruby design
The ‘rivière’ bracelet takes its name from its fluid design, which evokes a continuous strand. As early as the 1920s, this minimalist design established itself as a standard in jewellery. This pre-owned piece adopts this style, replacing diamonds with rubies. The piece features 77 brilliant-cut red gemstones, with a total estimated weight of 2.70 ct. Set on an 18-carat white gold base, these stones offer a striking colour contrast. The absence of a signature draws attention to the materials and the precision of the craftsmanship.
Architecture and jewellery craftsmanship
The articulation of the setting requires great precision to follow the movements of the wrist. Each ruby is secured by a standard 4-prong setting. The engineering of this piece lies in its openwork settings along the edges. This structural opening allows light to penetrate through the back of the stones, bringing out the colour of the corundums when viewed from the front. A ratchet clasp, concealed by its integration into the mesh, is accompanied by a side safety clasp in white gold.
Why choose this second-hand Rivière bracelet
Opting for an unsigned piece of jewellery allows you to focus on the essentials. Without the premium charged by the major jewellery houses, this approach offers access to a full row of rubies totalling nearly 3 carats. The cost of the hand-setting work makes this second-hand alternative a sensible choice for acquiring a piece of this calibre.
Contents and condition
This model has a standard length of 18 cm. Our workshops have checked the structural integrity and the tension of each prong. The 750 white gold has been polished and given a rhodium finish, restoring the mirror-like shine of the original metal. The piece comes with its The Swiss Collector box.
Warranty and delivery
The Swiss Collector guarantees the authenticity of this piece with a 12-month warranty. We accept returns within 10 days in accordance with our terms and conditions. As Switzerland’s leading second-hand retailer, backed by the largest network of shops, we offer online booking for a fitting and in-store collection, or fully secure international delivery.
* Refurbished: our jeweller has meticulously polished and inspected the piece to restore it to its original lustre.
