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What is a book chain?
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A book chain is a type of antique Victorian jewelry designed for lockets, cameos, chains, and necklaces. Each link in a book chain is a rectangular folded piece of metal that resembles a book and is made of solid gold or sterling silver. During the late Art Deco era of the 1930s and 1940s, book chain jewelry was popular during the Victorian jewelry resurgence (“Victorian Revival”). Shop for vintage jewelry from all over the world on 1stDibs.
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Victorian Book Chain Necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
chain necklace is an exquisite example of 19th-century design. The book chain became a staple of mid-to
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
Victorian Sterling Silver Book Chain Necklace with Locket
Located in Stamford, CT
A treat of a Silver Book Chain and locket necklace that has the beautiful engraving of the
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Antique 1870s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Yellow Gold Column and Heart Motif Book Chain Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A fabulous gold book chain from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This amazing handmade piece is crafted
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ornate Gold Etruscan Link Book Chain Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
This gold book chain from the Victorian era (ca1880) is quite an outstanding piece! English in
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
15k Gold
Sterling Silver Victorian Book Chain Necklace & Locket Hallmarked London 1879
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Book Chain Necklace
Sterling Silver Stamped STG 925
Hallmarked London 1879
Introducing
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Rose Gold Filled Book Chain Necklace
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Antique rose gold filled pendant book chain choker necklace . Central pendant acts as a clasp and
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold-filled, Rose Gold
