Vintage Sphinx amethyst purple glass riviere necklace, heavy, bezel set, open-backed stones in ornate gold tone setting

Fabulous vintage amethyst purple crystal riviere necklace in a gorgeous deep purple. This is a style used by the Sphinx jewellery company in the UK, unsigned as usual but clearly a Sphinx piece. This necklace has the transparent coloured stones as opposed to the banded agate style of glass. These transparent ones catch the light beautifully and can be layered in the style of Anna Wintour. This is a heavy set piece with many large faceted glass stones, claw set in an open backed pale gold tone setting with pretty texture on the reverse.

The necklace length is adjustable using the simple hook clasp and extension chain - maximum 18 inches, minimum about 15 inches. This necklace is in very good vintage condition - the gold tone is a little faded on the reverse of the panels where they would have been in contact with the neck or collar.