An absolutely spectacular and extremely sought-after Art Deco era circa 1930s sterling silver and yellow paste rivière necklace.

RARE FIND !! A TRUE 1930s SUNBEAM RIVIÈRE!

An absolutely spectacular and extremely sought-after Art Deco era circa 1930s sterling silver and yellow paste rivière necklace — the kind of piece collectors wait years to find in this exact colour and condition.

This beauty features a full, uninterrupted line of sparkling sunshine-yellow round-cut paste rhinestones, each one open-backed to allow maximum light to flood through and ignite that unmistakable Deco glow. Every paste stone is prong-set in delicate sterling silver collets, individually linked to create that classic Art Deco “chain of light” effect — a river of golden radiance wrapping completely around the neck.

What makes this piece extraordinary is the colour:
Most 1930s paste rivières were made in clear, ice-white pastes. Yellow paste, especially this vivid citrine-like shade, is considered a much rarer and more desirable colourway, produced in smaller numbers and now fiercely coveted by collectors and Deco lovers alike. When worn, the paste stones catch sunlight like droplets of molten amber — warm, glowing, and incredibly flattering on the skin.

The necklace retains its original Art Deco spring-ring clasp, completing the authenticity from end to end. The open-back construction is classic late-1920s/1930s workmanship, designed to mimic real citrine gemstones in high jewellery of the era, without the heavy foiling often seen in earlier Victorian pieces.

This exact style — complete, sterling silver, all stones matching, and in yellow — rarely surfaces today. A nearly identical example recently sold online for $169 (±R2800), reflecting its rising value and collectability in the antique costume jewellery world.(See last picture)

A wearable slice of Deco glamour:
Perfect as a choker, perfect layered, perfect standalone. This is the kind of necklace that transforms instantly from day to night — casual T-shirt to black-tie — while dripping with 1930s elegance.

Measurements : The necklace with a length of 41cm.Each of the yellow paste stones measure 7mm in diameter.The necklace with a weight of 12.2grams.