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What is a guard chain?
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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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Shop for Victorian Guard Chain on 1stDibs
Vintage Guard Chain Necklace, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
This necklace was made in the 1970s in the style of a Victorian guard chain and features intricate patterning on each of the chain linked bars.
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Chain Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold
150cm Victorian 9k Yellow Gold Fancy Link Guard Chain Circa 1880
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
This Victorian fancy anchor like link guard chain is crafted in 9k yellow gold and does not have a clasp fitting.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
10k Gold, Yellow 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 series of fettered links. The rectangular link has embossed scrolling foliate deta...
Category
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Long Guard 58" Chain 8k Yellow Gold Fancy Link Necklace
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed antique Victorian 'Long Guard' chain necklace crafted in 8k yellow gold (circa 1880s to 1900s).
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Rare hollow long guard chain - early Victorian necklace - solid gold
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this rare 18 Karat rose gold Sautoire necklace that can be worn as a single or double (triple) stand thanks to the magnificent length of the necklace. This lovely antique...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique gold star motif long guard chain
Located in New York, NY
A Victorian gold barrel link long guard chain necklace featuring reeded and arced links alternating with discs with incised star motifs, in 18k.
1/4" wide, 43" long
Category
Antique 1860s Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
