Mariner Chain
2010s Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Chain Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Chain Necklaces
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s French Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Chain Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces
15k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces
15k Gold
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Chain Necklaces
20th Century Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Chain Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
9k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian More Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Link Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Link Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Link Necklaces
14k Gold
2010s American Modern Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Rope Necklaces
Gold, Gold Plate
1990s French Modern Link Necklaces
Brass
2010s American Band Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-War Cufflinks
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Link Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Link Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s Link Bracelets
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Australian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Mariner Chain For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Mariner Chain?
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.
- What is a mariner chain?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A mariner chain is sometimes referred to as an anchor chain and is considered the strongest type of chain. Each oval link is the same size and has a middle bar that provides additional strength to the link. They are arranged in a typical horizontal fashion. Find vintage and contemporary mariner chains from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
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