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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 Victorian Guard Chain 9ct Gold
Located in Kendal, GB
A luxurious antique Victorian guard chain made up of solid cable links fashioned in 9ct gold. Each
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Guard Chain in 15 Carat Gold
Located in Kendal, GB
A grand antique Victorian guard chain made during the late 19th Century. The chain is all 15ct gold
Category

Antique 19th Century European Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Antique Victorian Guard Chain 15ct Gold, Circa 1900
Located in Kendal, GB
A grand antique Victorian Guard chain from the late 19th Century consisting of solid 15ct yellow
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Antique Victorian Long 18k yellow Gold Guard Chain Circa 1890
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
18k yellow gold Victorian guard chain, 144cm in length. Featuring hand-engraved panel links and
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Antique 1890s Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 9ct Gold Guard Chain
Located in Kendal, GB
A luxurious antique Victorian guard chain made up of chunky cable links fashioned in 9ct gold. Each
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

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