Vintage Sphinx amethyst purple / violet glass riviere necklace, heavy, bezel set, open-backed stones in ornate gold tone setting bauman each cold painted with enamel

each cold painted with enamel paint in bright red and green

The earrings are probably not original to the necklace but are a cute added extra - each about an inch in length

fastening with a secure rhinestone encrusted push-in box clasp

I also have a bracelet (also very slim fitting) that would go with the choker perfectly

The necklace and brooch are heavy set pieces with large faceted glass stones

Vintage Sphinx amethyst purple / violet glass riviere necklace, heavy, bezel set, open-backed stones in ornate gold tone setting bauman each cold painted with enamelFabulous vintage amethyst purple crystal riviere necklace in a gorgeous pale violet purple coloured glass. This is a style used by the Sphinx jewellery company in the UK, unsigned as usual but highly likely to be 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