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Maison Gripoix for Chanel Renaissance Chain Necklace
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Maison Gripoix for Chanel Renaissance style chain link necklace. Of gilt floral incised bronze
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Vintage 1980s French Renaissance Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Chain Necklace Gold Diamond
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful fine jewelry necklace. black gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). flower pendant with
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20th Century French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Chain Necklace Gold Diamond
Chain Necklace Gold Diamond
W 0.87 in L 16.54 in
Chain White Pink Gold 18K Necklace Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K White/Pink Gold Diamond 0.51 Cts/64 Pcs Tapered Baguette 0.94 Cts/23 Pcs
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Modern Chain Yellow Gold 18K Necklace Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K Yellow Gold Diamond 6.80 Cts/1500 Pcs
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Chain White Yellow Gold 18K Necklace Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K White/Yellow Gold Diamond 4.34 Cts/688 Pcs
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Genuine Diamond Crown Chain Necklace for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Genuine Diamond Crown Chain Necklace in 14K gold studded with round cut diamond. This stunning
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Slim Flat Chain Gold Necklace
Located in Jacksonville, FL
The Slim Flat Chain Gold Necklace is the epitome of contemporary chic and minimalistic
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Slim Flat Chain Gold Necklace
Slim Flat Chain Gold Necklace
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L 19.5 in
Thick Flat Chain Gold Necklace
Located in Jacksonville, FL
The Thick Flat Chain Gold Necklace is a bold and stylish representation of contemporary jewelry
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Thick Flat Chain Gold Necklace
Thick Flat Chain Gold Necklace
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L 22.5 in
Clustered Chain Necklace, 18k Gold
Located in Leigh-On-Sea, GB
Product Details: Clustered Chain Necklace glistens and can be compared to a cluster of beehives
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Vintage Gold Plated Chain Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Do not miss out on this classic 1980s gold chain necklace! This stunning 18K yellow gold plated
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Vintage 1980s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Chain Heart White Pink Gold 18K Necklace Diamond For Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K White/Pink Gold Diamond 0.73 Cts/24 Pcs
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Chain Pink Gold 18K Multi Sapphire Necklace Diamond For Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K Pink Gold Diamond 0.57 Cts/139 Pcs Multi Sapphire 2.01 Cts/30 Pcs
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Chain White Yellow Gold 18K Necklace Emerald Diamond For Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K White/Yellow Gold Diamond 0.20 Cts/32 Pcs Emerald 3.08 Cts/1 Pcs
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Chanel gold plated chain necklace with Gripoix glass and pearls, signed 1985
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Long 24 carat gold-plated chain between 2 green and 3 red Gripoix flat thalers and 5 beautiful
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Vintage 1980s Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal

14kt Gold Chain Necklace Frogs
Located in Roma, RM
Important choker in solid 14kt yellow gold. Necklace created entirely by hand by Italian artisans
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2010s Italian Artist Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

18k Gold Handmade Chain Necklace
By Angelina Fine Jewelry
Located in Amsterdam, NH
This delicate, handmade chain necklace is a versatile piece of jewelry that can be worn on its own
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2010s Dutch Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

14k Solid White Gold Star Diamond Chain Necklace Gift For Her
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Star Diamond Chain Necklace in 14K Gold studded with round cut diamond. This stunning piece of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond Chain Necklace 0.35cts 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Antwerpen, BE
and enchantment in our exquisite Bezel Set Chain Necklace. This remarkable piece features a
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2010s Belgian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Necklace Chain Yellow Gold
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
This Classical Etruscan and or Roman style, is woven chain in 22 karat gold with finials ornemented
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21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Roman Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Precious Chain Choker Multi Sapphire 18K Yellow Gold Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Necklace 18K Yellow Gold With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold

Minimalist 18K Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
Located in רמת גן, IL
Embrace understated elegance with this minimalist 18K yellow gold chain necklace, a versatile and
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2010s Singaporean Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Louis Vuitton Link Chain Necklace Gold
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Indianapolis, IN
The Louis Vuitton Link Chain Necklace in Gold is a luxurious and stylish accessory that embodies
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2010s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Classic 18 Karat Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Geneva, CH
towards the side. This exquisite gold chain necklace is made of 18 karat gold, ensuring superior quality
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Early 2000s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Natural Diamond Chain Necklace 0.35 cts 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Antwerpen, BE
elegance and enchantment in an 18 Karat White Gold Bezel Set Chain Necklace. This extraordinary piece
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2010s Belgian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Peretti 18k Yellow Gold 6mm Wide Mesh Chain Necklace 30" Long
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
authentic mesh chain necklace from Tiffany & Co. by Elsa Peretti, it is finely crafted from 18k yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Yellow Gold Chain Necklace 18k
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An excellent Cartier yellow gold chain necklace that was made in the late 1980s. ​The unusual link
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Vintage 1980s Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond Chain Necklace 0.35 cts 18 Karat White Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Antwerpen, BE
elegance and enchantment in an 18 Karat White Gold Bezel Set Chain Necklace. This extraordinary piece
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2010s Belgian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Italian Byzantine Chain Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This graceful Italian Byzantine Chain Necklace makes a sophisticated statement. Crafted with 14
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2010s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Clustered Chain Necklace, 18k Rose Gold
Located in Leigh-On-Sea, GB
Product Details: Clustered Chain Necklace glistens and can be compared to a cluster of beehives
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Clustered Chain Necklace, 18k White Gold
Located in Leigh-On-Sea, GB
Product Details: Clustered Chain Necklace glistens and can be compared to a cluster of beehives
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Turquoise Chain Necklace
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Turquoise Necklace in 18K Gold studded with round cut topaz pieces and diamonds. Accessorize your
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Turquoise Chain Necklace
18K Yellow Gold Turquoise Chain Necklace
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W 0.23 in L 18 in
Solid 10K Rose Gold Rope Chain Necklace Unisex Chain
Located in New York, NY
A simple and dainty 10K rose gold rope chain measuring 18 inches in length fastens securely with a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold, 10k Gold

Gold Paperclip Link Chain Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold Link Chain
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
compliment any outfit! This 4.2 millimeter. wide paperclip chain necklace is a great width for a statement
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2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior GROSSE Vintage Versatile Plain Trace Chain Gold Long Necklace
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
as a bracelet or add a pendant on the necklace. Size: 78 *0.2 cm. Weight: 8 g. _ _ _ Great for
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Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Gold Fancy Link Long Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Composed of gold, this French Art Nouveau long chain necklace was created around 1900. The fancy
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

"Knitted" Victorian 18K Gold Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This 18K gold "knitted" chain was created circa the 1860s-1880s, in the Victorian period. The broad
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

MOSCHINO Gold Tone Chain Necklace
By Moschino
Located in Nice, FR
MOSCHINO gold tone chain necklace featuring eight round M O S C H I N O links. Lobster clasp
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

MOSCHINO Gold Tone Chain Necklace
MOSCHINO Gold Tone Chain Necklace
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L 23.82 in
1980S Gold Plated Chain Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The perfect every day gold tone chain necklace has arrived! Get your hands on this classic 1980s
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Vintage 1980s Chain Necklaces

Portuguese 19kt Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Portuguese 19kt Yellow Gold Chain Necklace with a satin finish and relief work is a beautifully
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Modern CZ on Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a new CZ on gold chain necklace. This necklace has heavy gold plated 0.75 x 0.5 large chain
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2010s Turkish Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Brass, Gold Plate

Modern CZ on Gold Chain Necklace
Modern CZ on Gold Chain Necklace
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W 0.5 in D 0.5 in L 17 in
Chanel Gold Net Dripping Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Gold Net Dripping Chain Necklace is in pristine condition. Beautiful, unique
Category

20th Century Chain Necklaces

Modern Diamond Paperclip Chain Necklace in 14k Solid Yellow Gold For Her
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Modern Diamond Paperclip Chain Necklace in 14K gold studded with round cut diamond. This stunning
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified Multi Sapphire Station Chain Necklace for Women in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Certified Multi Sapphire Station Chain Necklace for Women in 18K Gold studded with oval cut multi
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Allah 18k yellow gold chain Necklace.
Located in Dubai, AE
resplendent 18k yellow gold chain necklace with its awe-inspiring Allah pendant.
Category

2010s Asian Artist Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

 Allah 18k yellow gold chain Necklace.
 Allah 18k yellow gold chain Necklace.
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W 0.42 in Dm 0.42 in
18k Yellow Gold Tanzanite and Tourmaline Station Chain Necklace Gift for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Tanzanite and Tourmaline Station Chain Necklace Gift for Women in 18K Gold studded with oval cut
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solid 10K Rose Gold Rope Chain Necklace Unisex Chain
Located in New York, NY
A simple and dainty 10K rose gold rope chain measuring 18 inches in length fastens securely with a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

10k Gold, Rose Gold

Dangling Blue Sapphire Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Chain Necklace Gift for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Dangling Blue Sapphire Diamond Chain Necklace in 14K Gold studded with baguette cut blue sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcrafted Emerald Ruby Sapphire Chain Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold For Mom
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Handcrafted Emerald Ruby Sapphire Chain Necklace in 18K Gold studded with pear and oval cut emerald
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Miami Cuban Chain 14K Yellow Gold Chain Necklace Wide Link Curb Chain
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Miami Cuban chain, or Curb chain, necklace made in 14k yellow gold. This necklace is the hottest
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Onyx Sapphire Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
set around the entirety of the necklace. Made in 18k white gold and ready to be worn! Length: 60
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Clustered Alternate Chain Necklace, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Located in Leigh-On-Sea, GB
Product Details: Clustered Chain Necklace glistens and can be compared to a cluster of beehives
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

Maison Gripoix for Chanel Long Ornate Byzantine Chain
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Completely handmade Maison Gripoix for Chanel long elaborate Byzantine link chain of gold plated
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Vintage 1950s French Byzantine Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Flat T Chain Necklace, 18k Gold/White Gold
Located in Leigh-On-Sea, GB
The Flat T Chain Necklace is masterfully designed eye-catching piece, yet simple and timeless. A
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Jade Carnelian Gold Long Chain Necklace
Located in Darnestown, MD
Unusual gold with carnelian and jade necklace. The elongated gold links alternate with rectangles
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Chain Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

EMBLM Chain Link Necklace – 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Chain Link Necklace The hollow links of this 14k yellow gold chain necklace make it ideal for
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

18K Gold Plated 1980s Byzantine Chain Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The 18K Gold Plated 1980s Byzantine Chain Necklace is a timeless and elegant piece that embodies
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Vintage 1980s Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Gold Plate

Yellow Gold Paperclip Chain Necklace 20" - 14k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Chain Style: Paperclip Necklace Style: Chain Fastening Type
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

30 Inch 14K Gold Chain Figaro Necklace
Located in Solvang, CA
Antique 30 inch 14K gold chain figaro necklace, circa 1900. This chain necklace is crafted in 14
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Early 20th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Medium Paperclip Chain Necklace, 14K Yellow Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat yellow gold medium paperclip chain necklace. This simple chain features medium
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Vintage 1970s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Paperclip Chain Necklace 24" - 14k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Chain Style: Paperclip Necklace Style: Chain Fastening Type
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Gold Chains For Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact gold chains for necklace you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 14k gold and white gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a gold chains for necklace may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A gold chains for necklace from ANGARA INC., Chanel and J DAUPHIN — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A gold chains for necklace can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 16335 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a gold chains for necklace for sale for women should be easy, but there are 11969 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Gold Chains For Necklace?

Prices for a gold chains for necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1 and can go as high as $625,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,010.

Finding the Right necklaces for You

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage necklaces designed by David Webb — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

Questions About Gold Chains For Necklace
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    What the most popular necklace chain is at any given time has a lot to do with jewelry trends, which are constantly shifting, as well as personal taste. There are all kinds of stylish necklace chains out there, so there is no need to limit yourself to what is trending! In fact, finding just the right gold chain necklace is surprisingly complicated. Googling that phrase generates results ranging from bold hip-hop pieces to demure oval links. Narrow down your search to "gold chain necklace" on 1stDibs, and you still get more than 2,000 jewels. Some of the most popular chain necklaces include oval chain links, paper clip chains, curb link chains, snake chains and ball chains. Find your next chain necklace on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    An anchor chain is an unusual jewelry chain that can be fairly heavy and is a nice choice for men. You may also find that this is called a mariner chain. These chain links are often rounded, like a cable chain, or flattened so all the links lie the same way, like a cable chain. 1stDibs has a wide variety of anchor chains on sale.
  • It is a type of gold necklace made with cuban links. They are mostly made in gold but can be set with diamonds. It is a very popular style nowadays.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A curb chain necklace is composed of round links that are slightly twisted, flattened, interlocked and looped together to form a chain. Curb chain necklaces are popular in very fine formations as well as much chunkier variations. They are ideal for creating statement necklaces. Shop various designs of curb chain necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Chain necklaces are always in fashion. Jewelry trends are frequently changing but a dazzling chain necklace is a jewelry box essential. Fashionable chain necklaces include curb link chains, snake chains and ball chains. The best way to discover your perfect fit is to zero in on a particular name and type of link. Designers have tweaked a few styles repeatedly over the years, changing their scale and proportion. Find antique and vintage chain necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    The most popular chain necklace at any given moment can vary based on trends. However, some styles have a long history of wear and remain in fashion despite changing trends. These include the oval link, the paper clip, the curb link, the rope and the herringbone. Find a wide variety of chain necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A gold chain can often be worn to symbolize class and social status, as over time, gold personal ornamentation has long been a signifier of wealth and prosperity. Today, a gold necklace is a piece of jewelry that can complement any sort of attire, owing to its minimalist yet elegant look. Find a wide range of gold chains and other gold jewelry on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    What a long chain necklace is called depends on its length. Opera chains are 26 to 36 inches long and typically hang below the chest. At 37 inches and longer, rope chains are the longest styles and can be worn loose, layered, wrapped or knotted. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of chain necklaces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A flat chain necklace is called a curb chain. These are made of round or oval links that are twisted so they lay flat when worn. This style of chain is versatile and strong. Shop a variety of curb chain jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    The strongest style of chain for a necklace is a thick link chain. Link chains are the strongest type of chain because these chains do not have a bending point, and therefore can twist and be folded a number of ways without damaging the chain. There are many different types of link chains, including wheat chains, figaro chains, cable link chains, mariner link chains and curb link chains. When searching for a durable chain, avoid hollow chains and opt for independently soldered links that will never pull apart. Shop different styles of necklace chains and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    The necklaces with a chain hanging down from them are usually called lariats. Some people refer to them as Y-shaped necklaces. Lariat necklaces first became popular during the age of Art Deco. Pieces from the era usually feature platinum metal and are set with pearls, diamonds and other gemstones. On 1stDibs, find a selection of lariat necklaces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    The most popular necklace chain length is arguably 18 inches. Called the princess length, the 18-inch chain works well on its own or with pendants. However, many people do prefer necklaces in other lengths. Shorter collar and choker necklaces can work well with strapless tops or for visually shortening a long neck, while longer necklaces can elongate the neck and are a great pick for layering. Shop a large selection of chain necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, a 14 karat gold chain is real gold and made of 14 parts gold and ten parts other metals. A 14 karat gold is usually mixed with copper, zinc, silver, palladium and nickel to increase durability. Browse a range of 14 karat gold jewelry, including chains, on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    To tell if a gold chain is real, first try placing it near a magnet. If you sense a strong attraction between the magnet and the chain, it is unlikely to be solid gold. Another way to test is to gently scratch an old ceramic plate with your chain. A black streak will usually indicate that the piece is made of a metal other than gold. Alternatively, you can have a jeweler or certified appraiser inspect your chain. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of gold chains from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The cost of a gold chain is dependent on brand, condition, and type of gold. On 1stDibs, a gold chain costs anywhere between $185 and $430,000.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best gold chain for a pendant is a matter of preference. While choosing a chain make sure that the chain is not too thick for the size of the pendant, and it is strong enough. Wheat chains and box chains are good choices due to their sturdiness and flexibility. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of gold chain and pendant options to choose from.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Some people like to DIY gold chain belts by acquiring a chain then making it into a belt with lobster claws and jump rings. The only tool you need is a pair of pliers to put it all together. These projects get their inspiration from iconic brands like Chanel who made chain belts extremely popular from the 1990s onward. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary gold chain belts from designers like Chanel, Gucci and Versace.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What style of gold chain is the strongest is largely a matter of personal opinion. Generally, chains formed of interlocking links are strong because they do not bend. Examples include Cuban, mariner, figaro, rope and cable chains. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of gold chains.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Gold chains have been popular among men for centuries. In some cultures, it's a sign of wealth or status, and in others, it's just a fashion choice.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes. Thick gold chains are in style, but whether they’re the right style for you depends on your personal preferences and the way you choose to dress. Thick gold chains look great with t-shirts, suits and sweaters, and you can layer them with other chunky or slim gold chains. Gold chains come in different link types, including Cuban, mariner and cable links and wheat and Figaro chains. Shop a selection of vintage and modern gold chains from top sellers on 1stDibs.