rivière
noun
ri·vi·ère ˌri-vē-ˈer 
ri-ˈvyer
: a necklace of precious stones (such as diamonds)
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Tiffany & Co's graduated diamond necklace makes for a refined take on the riviere. 
Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 5 Aug. 2022 Make no mistake, the tennis necklace, commonly known as the riviere, and sibling to the tennis bracelet, is very of the moment. Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 5 Aug. 2022 The modern riviere is chic, versatile, and everyone’s new favorite. Jill Newman, Town & Country, 12 Feb. 2022
Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 5 Aug. 2022 Make no mistake, the tennis necklace, commonly known as the riviere, and sibling to the tennis bracelet, is very of the moment. Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 5 Aug. 2022 The modern riviere is chic, versatile, and everyone’s new favorite. Jill Newman, Town & Country, 12 Feb. 2022 Word History
Etymology
French, literally, river, from Old French rivere
First Known Use
1833, in the meaning defined above
rivières
noun
as in beads
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- beads
- dog collars
- carcanets
- torques
- necklaces
- lavallieres
- torcs
- lavalieres
- chokers
- strands
- leis
- collars
- ropes
- bangles
- lockets
- pendents
- pendants
