rivière

noun

ri·​vi·​ère ˌri-vē-ˈer How to pronounce rivière (audio)
ri-ˈvyer
: a necklace of precious stones (such as diamonds)

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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

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, river, from Old French rivere

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rivière was in 1833

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“Rivière.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rivi%C3%A8re. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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