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What is a guard chain?

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What is a guard chain?
Guard chains are durable long chains that have a decorative clip on one end. You can use the clip as a clasp to keep the necklace in place.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
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Antique 9k Rose Gold Victorian Guard Chain with Dog Clip
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous antique 9k rose gold Victorian guard chain with dog clip at 20". We love it worn plain
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold

Vintage Guard Chain Necklace, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
1970s in the style of a Victorian guard chain and features intricate patterning on each of the chain
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Chain Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold

Victorian 14K Gold Fancy Link Long Guard Chain with Embossed Details
Located in Venice, CA
Circa the Victorian era, this 14k gold chain consists of an alternating long rectangular link and a
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

NCR & Co Antique Victorian Gold Gilt Metal Long Guard Chain with Dog Clip
Located in London, GB
NCR & Co antique Victorian gold gilt metal long guard chain, with the original swivel dog clip that
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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