Questions & Answers
Our trusted network of 1stDibs sellers answer common questions
What is a guard chain?
1 Answer
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
Related Questions
- What is a Cuban chain?1 Answer
- What is an Albert chain?1 Answer
- What is a foxtail chain?1 Answer
- What is a Cuban chain necklace?1 Answer
- What is a curb link chain?1 Answer
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
Victorian 9k Gold Navette Link Guard Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Materials: 9K Gold
Weight: 20.5 Grams
Measurement: 60"
ITEM DETAILS:
This 9k gold necklace features a continuous run of navette links, each formed from fine gold wires that cre...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 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 series of fettered links. The rectangular link has embossed scrolling foliate deta...
Category
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k 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 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 Victorian 57" Long Guard Chain Charles Daniel Broughton 9k
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Circa late 1800's to early 1900's. Versatile 57" long guard box link chain made by Charles Daniel Broughton of St Pauls Square, Birmingham England. There's a dog clip at the end that...
Category
Antique 1890s Chain Necklaces
