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Victorian 18ct Gold Albert Chain, c.1880s
Victorian 18ct Gold Albert Chain, c.1880s

Victorian 18ct Gold Albert Chain, c.1880s

Located in London, GB

This wonderful Albert chain, dates to the 1880s and features a rare trombone linked design in 18

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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Albert Chain

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian 9ct Albert Chain, c.1900s
Victorian 9ct Albert Chain, c.1900s

Victorian 9ct Albert Chain, c.1900s

Located in London, GB

This Albert chain, dates back to the Victorian era. It features graduating links crafted from 9

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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Albert Chain

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Albert Chain Bracelet, c.1900s
Victorian Albert Chain Bracelet, c.1900s

Victorian Albert Chain Bracelet, c.1900s

Located in London, GB

This rare antique Albert chain bracelet is crafted in 18 carat yellow gold. Chain links connect

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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Albert Chain

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian 9 Carat Albert Chain, circa 1919
Edwardian 9 Carat Albert Chain, circa 1919

Edwardian 9 Carat Albert Chain, circa 1919

Located in London, GB

This unique Albert chain, dates back to 1919. It features gently graduating links made from 9 carat

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1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Albert Chain

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian 15ct Gold Albert Chain, c.1900s
Victorian 15ct Gold Albert Chain, c.1900s

Victorian 15ct Gold Albert Chain, c.1900s

Located in London, GB

Dating back to the Victorian era, this traditional albert chain necklace has been crafted from rare

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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Albert Chain

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold

Victorian 9ct Rose Gold Albert Chain, c.1900s
Victorian 9ct Rose Gold Albert Chain, c.1900s

Victorian 9ct Rose Gold Albert Chain, c.1900s

Located in London, GB

This Albert chain dates back to the 1900s. Crafted from 9 carat rose gold each of the graduating

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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Albert Chain

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 9k Yellow Gold Albert Chain Necklace Circa 1910
Antique 9k Yellow Gold Albert Chain Necklace Circa 1910

Antique 9k Yellow Gold Albert Chain Necklace Circa 1910

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive, antique 9 karat yellow gold Albert chain; part of our diverse antique gold

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1910s Antique Albert Chain

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique 9ct Yellow Gold Double Albert Chain Necklace
Antique 9ct Yellow Gold Double Albert Chain Necklace

Antique 9ct Yellow Gold Double Albert Chain Necklace

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

Antique 9ct Yellow Gold Double Albert Chain classic and charming TBar chain The item comes

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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Albert Chain

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique 9K Yellow Gold Albert Chain Bracelet, Circa 1900, 32.41g
Antique 9K Yellow Gold Albert Chain Bracelet, Circa 1900, 32.41g

Antique 9K Yellow Gold Albert Chain Bracelet, Circa 1900, 32.41g

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique 9 karat yellow gold Albert chain bracelet; part of our

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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Albert Chain

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Albert Chain Necklace: Edwardian Curb Link
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Albert Chain Necklace: Edwardian Curb Link

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Albert Chain Necklace: Edwardian Curb Link

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Albert Chain 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped Circa 1910 Makers Mark S B & S Introducing a

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Albert Chain

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9k Gold Albert Chain Necklace Bloodstone Agate Pendant
Antique 9k Gold Albert Chain Necklace Bloodstone Agate Pendant

Antique 9k Gold Albert Chain Necklace Bloodstone Agate Pendant

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Albert chain featuring a double-sided spinner fob-pendant, set with agate-bloodstone panels. One side

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Early 20th Century Antique Albert Chain

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Edwardian, Albert Chain Necklace Fancy Paperclip Link
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Edwardian, Albert Chain Necklace Fancy Paperclip Link

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Edwardian, Albert Chain Necklace Fancy Paperclip Link

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Albert Chain 9ct Rose Gold Stamped Makers Mark J G & S Circa 1900 Step into the

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Albert Chain

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Albert Chain Necklace: Curb Link, 16 inches
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Albert Chain Necklace: Curb Link, 16 inches

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Albert Chain Necklace: Curb Link, 16 inches

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Albert Chain 9ct Rose Gold Introducing a stunning 9ct rose gold Edwardian Albert chain

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Albert Chain

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Albert Chain Necklace, Hallmarked Birmingham 1897
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Albert Chain Necklace, Hallmarked Birmingham 1897

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Albert Chain Necklace, Hallmarked Birmingham 1897

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Albert Chain 9ct Rose Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1897 Makers Mark C D B Discover the

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Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Albert Chain

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Albert Chain Necklace: Curb Link Victorian Circa 1880
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Albert Chain Necklace: Curb Link Victorian Circa 1880

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Albert Chain Necklace: Curb Link Victorian Circa 1880

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Albert Chain 9ct Rose Gold Stamped Circa 1880 Introducing a stunning 9ct rose gold

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Albert Chain

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Albert Chain Necklace: Edwardian Fetter Trombone Link
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Albert Chain Necklace: Edwardian Fetter Trombone Link

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Albert Chain Necklace: Edwardian Fetter Trombone Link

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Albert Chain 9ct Rose Gold Stamped Circa 1900 Discover the elegance of our exquisite 9ct

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Albert Chain

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Silver Double Albert Chain with Medallion
Victorian Silver Double Albert Chain with Medallion

Victorian Silver Double Albert Chain with Medallion

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

An Albert chain is an essential in any gents wardrobe. This particular Albert is simple with two

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1880s British Victorian Antique Albert Chain

Materials

Silver

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Stamped, Edwardian 17 1/2 Inch Curb Link Albert Chain
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Stamped, Edwardian 17 1/2 Inch Curb Link Albert Chain

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Stamped, Edwardian 17 1/2 Inch Curb Link Albert Chain

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Albert Chain 9ct Rose Gold Hallmarked Makers Mark B & S Circa 1900 Introducing a

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Albert Chain

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 9 Carat Rose Gold Antique Albert Chain, circa 1900s
Antique 9 Carat Rose Gold Antique Albert Chain, circa 1900s

Antique 9 Carat Rose Gold Antique Albert Chain, circa 1900s

Located in London, GB

This beautiful 9ct rose gold antique Albert chain is in immaculate condition for a piece of this

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Early 20th Century English Antique Albert Chain

Materials

Rose Gold, 9k Gold

Antique 15 Carat White & Yellow Gold Fancy Link Two Tone Albert Chain, c.1920's
Antique 15 Carat White & Yellow Gold Fancy Link Two Tone Albert Chain, c.1920's

Antique 15 Carat White & Yellow Gold Fancy Link Two Tone Albert Chain, c.1920's

Located in London, GB

Made famous by Prince Albert of England in the late 20th century, the Albert chains are one of the

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1920s European Edwardian Antique Albert Chain

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold

Victorian Silver Double Albert Chain with Medallion
Victorian Silver Double Albert Chain with Medallion

Victorian Silver Double Albert Chain with Medallion

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

An Albert chain is an essential in any gents wardrobe. This particular Albert is simple with a dog

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1880s British Victorian Antique Albert Chain

Materials

Silver

Antique 9 Carat Rose Gold Graduated Albert Chain With Two 'Dog' Clasps
Antique 9 Carat Rose Gold Graduated Albert Chain With Two 'Dog' Clasps

Antique 9 Carat Rose Gold Graduated Albert Chain With Two 'Dog' Clasps

Located in London, GB

This gorgeous graduated Albert chain is new to our collection, and its unusual length - at

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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Antique Albert Chain

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Silver Albert Chain with Hook and Dog Clip
Victorian Silver Albert Chain with Hook and Dog Clip

Victorian Silver Albert Chain with Hook and Dog Clip

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

An Albert chain is an essential in any gents wardrobe. This particular Albert is made up of

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1880s British Victorian Antique Albert Chain

Materials

Silver

Victorian Silver Albert Chain With Hook and Dog Clip
Victorian Silver Albert Chain With Hook and Dog Clip

Victorian Silver Albert Chain With Hook and Dog Clip

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

An Albert chain is an essential in any gents wardrobe. This particular Albert is made up of chunky

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1880s British Victorian Antique Albert Chain

Materials

Silver

Edwardian Rolled Gold Albert Chain
Edwardian Rolled Gold Albert Chain

Edwardian Rolled Gold Albert Chain

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This simple yet beautiful rolled gold Albert is fastened using two dog clips and there is a t-bar

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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Albert Chain

Materials

Gold

Edwardian Rolled Gold Albert Chain
Edwardian Rolled Gold Albert Chain

Edwardian Rolled Gold Albert Chain

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This simple yet beautiful rolled gold Albert is fastened using two dog clips and there is a t-bar

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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Albert Chain

Materials

Gold

Victorian 9ct Gold Albert Bracelet, c.1900s
Victorian 9ct Gold Albert Bracelet, c.1900s

Victorian 9ct Gold Albert Bracelet, c.1900s

Located in London, GB

Crafted at the turn of the century this Albert chain bracelet is made in 9 carat rose gold

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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Albert Chain

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

J.W. Benson Gold Half Hunter Minute Repeater C1895 With Albert Chain
J.W. Benson Gold Half Hunter Minute Repeater C1895 With Albert Chain

J.W. Benson Gold Half Hunter Minute Repeater C1895 With Albert Chain

By J.W. Benson

Located in Mayfair, London, London

18ct Gold Albert Watch Chain C1895. Dial:The excellent white enamel dial with Roman Numerals outer

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Late 19th Century Antique Albert Chain

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique c1910 English Silver Albert Chain , with Shield Shaped Pendant & T-bar.
Antique c1910 English Silver Albert Chain , with Shield Shaped Pendant & T-bar.

Antique c1910 English Silver Albert Chain , with Shield Shaped Pendant & T-bar.

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

Magnificent English Necklace, meticulously crafted in 925 Sterling Silver, featuring an intricate shield-shaped pendant - 39mm x 24mm; bearing English hallmarks to the back: Birmi...

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1910s English Edwardian Antique Albert Chain

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Curb Link Albert Bracelet
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Curb Link Albert Bracelet

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Curb Link Albert Bracelet

Located in Brighton, GB

a robust 37.3mm T-bar, a hallmark of classic Albert chains. Each link is meticulously stamped with

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Albert Chain

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18 Carat Rose Gold and Platinum Two-Tone Bar Link Chain with T-Bar
Antique 18 Carat Rose Gold and Platinum Two-Tone Bar Link Chain with T-Bar

Antique 18 Carat Rose Gold and Platinum Two-Tone Bar Link Chain with T-Bar

Located in London, GB

, giving the piece that unmistakable Albert chain character. Finished with both a non-swivel lobster clasp

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Albert Chain

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Victorian 9 Carat Gold Albert or Necklace Chain with T-Bar
Victorian 9 Carat Gold Albert or Necklace Chain with T-Bar

Victorian 9 Carat Gold Albert or Necklace Chain with T-Bar

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

albert, necklace or wrapped around your wrist to make a bracelet! Length: 38cm Chain Width: 6.5mm

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1880s British Victorian Antique Albert Chain

Materials

Gold

Victorian 9 Carat Rose Gold Albert or Necklace Chain with T-Bar
Victorian 9 Carat Rose Gold Albert or Necklace Chain with T-Bar

Victorian 9 Carat Rose Gold Albert or Necklace Chain with T-Bar

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

as an albert, necklace or wrapped around your wrist to make a bracelet! Length: 41.5cm Chain Width

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1880s British Victorian Antique Albert Chain

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian 9 Carat Rose Gold Albert or Necklace Chain with T-Bar
Victorian 9 Carat Rose Gold Albert or Necklace Chain with T-Bar

Victorian 9 Carat Rose Gold Albert or Necklace Chain with T-Bar

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This delightful 9ct rose gold chain has simple links and a dog clip and bolt clasp to fasten. It

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1880s British Victorian Antique Albert Chain

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian 9 Carat Rose Gold Albert or Necklace Chain with T-Bar
Victorian 9 Carat Rose Gold Albert or Necklace Chain with T-Bar

Victorian 9 Carat Rose Gold Albert or Necklace Chain with T-Bar

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

as an albert, necklace or wrapped around your wrist to make a bracelet! Length: 42cm Chain Width

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1880s British Victorian Antique Albert Chain

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco 9 Carat Rose Gold Albert or Necklace Chain with T-Bar and Fob
Art Deco 9 Carat Rose Gold Albert or Necklace Chain with T-Bar and Fob

Art Deco 9 Carat Rose Gold Albert or Necklace Chain with T-Bar and Fob

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This delightful 9ct rose gold chain has simple links and two dog clips to fasten. It could be used

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1910s British Art Deco Antique Albert Chain

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian 9 Carat Gold Albert or Necklace
Edwardian 9 Carat Gold Albert or Necklace

Edwardian 9 Carat Gold Albert or Necklace

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This gorgeous and delicate 9 carat gold chain has a a bolt clip to fasten. In the middle there is a

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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Albert Chain

Materials

Gold

Antique 9ct Yellow Gold Victorian Fancy Link Albert Bracelet with Swivel & T Bar
Antique 9ct Yellow Gold Victorian Fancy Link Albert Bracelet with Swivel & T Bar

Antique 9ct Yellow Gold Victorian Fancy Link Albert Bracelet with Swivel & T Bar

Located in Brighton, GB

Victorian Albert bracelet, crafted from luxurious 9ct yellow gold. This stunning piece features elegant

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Albert Chain

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique jasper and Bloodstone spinner pendant necklace
Antique jasper and Bloodstone spinner pendant necklace

Antique jasper and Bloodstone spinner pendant necklace

Located in London, GB

spinner are decoratively engraved. Mounted on a rose gold Albert chain with a T bar at the opposite side

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Early 20th Century Antique Albert Chain

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

18K solid gold Pocket watch chain - Antique Necklace - Choker Sautoir 15.35 Inch
18K solid gold Pocket watch chain - Antique Necklace - Choker Sautoir 15.35 Inch

18K solid gold Pocket watch chain - Antique Necklace - Choker Sautoir 15.35 Inch

Located in Antwerp, BE

jewels imported into France since 1864. An Albert chain was originally crafted to attach a pocket-watch

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Early 20th Century French Victorian Antique Albert Chain

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K French solid gold watch chain - unique Antique Necklace - 14.96 Inch
18K French solid gold watch chain - unique Antique Necklace - 14.96 Inch

18K French solid gold watch chain - unique Antique Necklace - 14.96 Inch

Located in Antwerp, BE

Albert chain was originally crafted to attach a pocket-watch to a gentle mens suite. Now it is a stylish

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Early 20th Century French Victorian Antique Albert Chain

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

John Forrest Of London Maker To The Admiralty Pocket Watch 54mm Fusee
John Forrest Of London Maker To The Admiralty Pocket Watch 54mm Fusee

John Forrest Of London Maker To The Admiralty Pocket Watch 54mm Fusee

Located in Mumbai, IN

. Hallmark Chester 1897, With Attached Sterling Silver Heavy Watch Albert Chain, Fob - T-Bar. The watch is

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1890s British Antique Albert Chain

Materials

Silver

18K French solid gold watch chain - unique Antique Necklace - 13.98 Inch - 8.1gr
18K French solid gold watch chain - unique Antique Necklace - 13.98 Inch - 8.1gr

18K French solid gold watch chain - unique Antique Necklace - 13.98 Inch - 8.1gr

Located in Antwerp, BE

to attach your favourite pendant too. An Albert chain was originally crafted to attach a pocket

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Early 20th Century French Victorian Antique Albert Chain

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Late Victorian 15 Carat Rose Gold Antique T-bar Pendant, Circa 1900
Late Victorian 15 Carat Rose Gold Antique T-bar Pendant, Circa 1900

Late Victorian 15 Carat Rose Gold Antique T-bar Pendant, Circa 1900

Located in London, GB

piece of history. Dating back over 120 years, it would have originally been part of an Albert chain

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Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Antique Albert Chain

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Georgian seal fob pendant, heraldic, 9k gold
Antique Georgian seal fob pendant, heraldic, 9k gold

Antique Georgian seal fob pendant, heraldic, 9k gold

Located in NEWARK, GB

attached to a chunky gold Albert chain. Marks and era: It is unmarked, tests as 9ct gold, Georgian era

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19th Century British Georgian Antique Albert Chain

Materials

Quartz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9K Yellow Gold Extending Fob Pencil with Onyx Terminal
Antique 9K Yellow Gold Extending Fob Pencil with Onyx Terminal

Antique 9K Yellow Gold Extending Fob Pencil with Onyx Terminal

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

allowing to be worn as a fob on an Albert chain. The pencil is set to one end with a circular panel of

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Albert Chain

Materials

Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Antique Albert Chain For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate antique albert chain for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 9k Gold and Rose Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Finding the perfect antique albert chain may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic antique albert chain over the years, but those made by John Grinsell & Sons are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An antique albert chain of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Carnelian, from our inventory of 7, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a cabochon version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes rose cut and round cut alternatives. When shopping for an antique albert chain, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or women today than there are for men.

How Much is a Antique Albert Chain?

On average, an antique albert chain at 1stDibs sells for $1,565, while they’re typically $245 on the low end and $10,889 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Albert Chain
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    An Albert chain is a watch chain that traditionally has a bar on one end that is used to attach the chain to a vest buttonhole. The chain's other end has a small swivel clasp that can be attached to a pocket watch. It's named after a type of watch chain worn by Prince Albert during the Victorian era. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage Albert watch chains.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An Albert chain is referred to as such because it is the style of watch chain that Prince Albert preferred to wear. The chain features a horizontal bar at the end that slips through a buttonhole in a vest to keep it secure. Browse 1stDibs to find a collection of Albert chains from some of the world’s top boutiques.

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