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Victorian Book Chain Necklace
Victorian Book Chain Necklace

Victorian Book Chain Necklace

$34,500

W 1 in L 18.5 in

Victorian Book Chain Necklace

Located in New Orleans, LA

chain necklace is an exquisite example of 19th-century design. The book chain became a staple of mid-to

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Book Chain

Materials

14k Gold

Victorian Yellow Gold Column and Heart Motif Book Chain Necklace
Victorian Yellow Gold Column and Heart Motif Book Chain Necklace

Victorian Yellow Gold Column and Heart Motif Book Chain Necklace

Located in Narberth, PA

A fabulous gold book chain from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This amazing handmade piece is crafted

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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Book Chain

Materials

15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Ornate Gold Etruscan Link Book Chain Necklace
Victorian Ornate Gold Etruscan Link Book Chain Necklace

Victorian Ornate Gold Etruscan Link Book Chain Necklace

Located in Narberth, PA

This gold book chain from the Victorian era (ca1880) is quite an outstanding piece! English in

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1880s English Victorian Antique Book Chain

Materials

15k Gold

Satin Silver Victorian Book Chain c.1860
Satin Silver Victorian Book Chain c.1860

Satin Silver Victorian Book Chain c.1860

Located in Stamford, CT

This silver book chain proudly suggests that simplicity is beautiful. Do as you wish with it. Wear

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1860s English Victorian Antique Book Chain

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Rose Gold Filled Book Chain Necklace
Antique Victorian Rose Gold Filled Book Chain Necklace

Antique Victorian Rose Gold Filled Book Chain Necklace

Located in Monroe Township, NJ

Antique rose gold filled pendant book chain choker necklace . Central pendant acts as a clasp and

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Book Chain

Materials

Gold-filled, Rose Gold

Victorian Etruscan Revival English Book Chain Collar 15 KT Gold
Victorian Etruscan Revival English Book Chain Collar 15 KT Gold

Victorian Etruscan Revival English Book Chain Collar 15 KT Gold

Located in Napoli, IT

An amazing Victorian period English book chain collar designed in sought after Etruscan design

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1880s European Victorian Antique Book Chain

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold

Victorian Hardstone Cameo Locket Necklace Hand Carved Antique Book Chain 1870
Victorian Hardstone Cameo Locket Necklace Hand Carved Antique Book Chain 1870

Victorian Hardstone Cameo Locket Necklace Hand Carved Antique Book Chain 1870

Located in New York, NY

BEAUTIFUL WOMAN. THE LOCKET HANGS FROM A WONDERFUL BOOK BELCHER CHAIN. THE NECKLACE DATES TO C1860-1890

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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Book Chain

Materials

Onyx, Gold-filled

19th C. Nickel Silver Métal Extra Blanc French Adjustable Book Chain Dog Collar
19th C. Nickel Silver Métal Extra Blanc French Adjustable Book Chain Dog Collar

19th C. Nickel Silver Métal Extra Blanc French Adjustable Book Chain Dog Collar

Located in Haarlem, NL

An impressive antique white metal or nickel silver adjustable book chain linked collar, probably

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Book Chain

Materials

Nickel

Victorian Sterling Silver 'Amity Eternity Infinity' Locket
Victorian Sterling Silver 'Amity Eternity Infinity' Locket

Victorian Sterling Silver 'Amity Eternity Infinity' Locket

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

modelled and styled photographs the locket is pictured with a Victorian sterling silver book chain which is

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Book Chain

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

22 Carats Rose de France Amethyst Earrings Necklace Victorian Fringe Parure 1870
22 Carats Rose de France Amethyst Earrings Necklace Victorian Fringe Parure 1870

22 Carats Rose de France Amethyst Earrings Necklace Victorian Fringe Parure 1870

Located in New York, NY

shape drops. The chain is a lovely book chain necklace. The earrings have elegant amethysts of 14mm by

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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Book Chain

Materials

Amethyst, Gold-filled

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Victorian Book Chain with Locket
Victorian Book Chain with Locket

Victorian Book Chain with Locket

Located in Florida, FL

Victorian sterling silver book chain with locket

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Book Chain

Circa 1930 Book-Chain Necklace With Jeweled Pendant
Circa 1930 Book-Chain Necklace With Jeweled Pendant

Circa 1930 Book-Chain Necklace With Jeweled Pendant

Located in Long Beach, CA

Circa 1930 goldtone metal book-chain necklace with a large floral motif pendant. This ornately

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Early 20th Century Antique Book Chain

Materials

Base Metal

Early 1900s Book Chain and Topaz Faceted Glass Pendant/Brooch Necklace
Early 1900s Book Chain and Topaz Faceted Glass Pendant/Brooch Necklace

Early 1900s Book Chain and Topaz Faceted Glass Pendant/Brooch Necklace

Located in Long Beach, CA

converted to a pendant. It is hanging from a brass book chain necklace with a watch chain clasp. The

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Book Chain

Materials

Base Metal, Brass

Antique Victorian Book Link Collar 18 Carat Gold on Silver circa 1880 Chain
Antique Victorian Book Link Collar 18 Carat Gold on Silver circa 1880 Chain

Antique Victorian Book Link Collar 18 Carat Gold on Silver circa 1880 Chain

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

This stunning Victorian book collar link chain is crafted in Silver and gilded in 18ct Yellow Gold

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1880s British Victorian Antique Book Chain

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

1920s French Deco Asian Influenced Enamel Necklace
1920s French Deco Asian Influenced Enamel Necklace

1920s French Deco Asian Influenced Enamel Necklace

Located in Litchfield County, CT

Beautifully 1920s art deco crafted book chain, enamel, carnelian, and glass necklace. Signed made

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Book Chain

Materials

Base Metal

Victorian locket pendant book collar chain necklace
Victorian locket pendant book collar chain necklace

Victorian locket pendant book collar chain necklace

Located in Boston, Lincolnshire

AN IMPRESSIVE VICTORIAN c.1880 ENGRAVED WITH FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE LOCKET PENDANT ON THE BOOK COLLAR

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1880s European Late Victorian Antique Book Chain

Materials

Base Metal

Victorian Austro-Hungarian Bejeweled Crystal Parure 1870s
Victorian Austro-Hungarian Bejeweled Crystal Parure 1870s

Victorian Austro-Hungarian Bejeweled Crystal Parure 1870s

Located in Burbank, CA

and simple book chain going up around the neck. The brooch offers a similar large plaque linked

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1870s Antique Book Chain

Victorian Silver Book Link Chain and Locket with Birds, Animals, circa 1880
Victorian Silver Book Link Chain and Locket with Birds, Animals, circa 1880

Victorian Silver Book Link Chain and Locket with Birds, Animals, circa 1880

Located in Lancashire, Oldham

This fabulous and one-of-a-kind Victorian antique book link chain is beautifully adorned with rose

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1880s European Victorian Antique Book Chain

Materials

Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Andromeda Chained To Rock" Oil on Board 7 5/8 x 9 1/4   Book illustration
Andromeda Chained To Rock" Oil on Board 7 5/8 x 9 1/4   Book illustration

Andromeda Chained To Rock" Oil on Board 7 5/8 x 9 1/4 Book illustration

Located in Dallas, TX

A girl chained to a cliffside against the ocean. A faint outline in pencil leads me to believe this

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Antique Book Chain

Materials

Oil, Board

Sterling Book Form Vinaigrette
Sterling Book Form Vinaigrette

Sterling Book Form Vinaigrette

Unavailable

H 1 in W 0.75 in

Sterling Book Form Vinaigrette

Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Sterling silver book form Vinaigrette, suspended on chain, by John Taylor & John Perry, Birmingham

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19th Century English Antique Book Chain

Victorian Book Chain Necklace
Victorian Book Chain Necklace

Victorian Book Chain Necklace

Located in Towson, MD

One 14 karat yellow gold (acid tested) "Y" shaped Victorian book chain necklace measuring twenty

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19th Century Victorian Antique Book Chain

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Silver Gilt Book Chain Bracelet
Antique Silver Gilt Book Chain Bracelet

Antique Silver Gilt Book Chain Bracelet

Located in Baltimore, MD

). Book chain bracelets are so named because of their design of interwoven links of folded metal which

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1880s British Victorian Antique Book Chain

Materials

Gilt Metal

Sterling Silver Victorian Book Chain Necklace & Locket Hallmarked London 1879
Sterling Silver Victorian Book Chain Necklace & Locket Hallmarked London 1879

Sterling Silver Victorian Book Chain Necklace & Locket Hallmarked London 1879

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Book Chain Necklace Sterling Silver Stamped STG 925 Hallmarked London 1879 Introducing

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Book Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Book Chain
Victorian Sterling Silver Book Chain

Victorian Sterling Silver Book Chain

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

This Victorian era necklace is known as a 'book' chain and has been manufactured from sterling

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19th Century Victorian Antique Book Chain

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Moon and Stars Book Chain Necklace
Antique Victorian Moon and Stars Book Chain Necklace

Antique Victorian Moon and Stars Book Chain Necklace

Located in Stamford, CT

One of the most charming book chain collars I have ever seen is gold on sterling with raised

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Book Chain

Materials

14k Gold, Vermeil

Victorian Book Chain Link Gold Bracelet
Victorian Book Chain Link Gold Bracelet

Victorian Book Chain Link Gold Bracelet

Located in Narberth, PA

book chain. Beadwork accents decorate the oval-shaped connectors, which alternate with folded panel

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1880s Victorian Antique Book Chain

Materials

15k Gold

Victorian Silver Photo Locket and Book Chain Collar Necklace
Victorian Silver Photo Locket and Book Chain Collar Necklace

Victorian Silver Photo Locket and Book Chain Collar Necklace

Located in Montreal, QC

Superb Victorian Antique Book Chain Collar Necklace and Sterling Silver beautifully engraved photo

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1890s British Victorian Antique Book Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Unusual Etruscan Link Gold Book Chain Bracelet
Victorian Unusual Etruscan Link Gold Book Chain Bracelet

Victorian Unusual Etruscan Link Gold Book Chain Bracelet

Located in Narberth, PA

bracelet is crafted in vibrant 18kt yellow gold, and is comprised of an alternating design of 12 book chain

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1880s Victorian Antique Book Chain

Materials

18k Gold

Antique 18ct Gold French Belle Époque, Book Chain Locket Necklace
Antique 18ct Gold French Belle Époque, Book Chain Locket Necklace

Antique 18ct Gold French Belle Époque, Book Chain Locket Necklace

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Gold Book Chain Necklace 18ct Rose Gold- French Stamped Circa 1880 Fabulous, French

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Late 19th Century French Antique Book Chain

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Sterling Silver Victorian Book Chain Collar Enamel Locket Necklace original Box
Sterling Silver Victorian Book Chain Collar Enamel Locket Necklace original Box

Sterling Silver Victorian Book Chain Collar Enamel Locket Necklace original Box

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Book Chain Necklace Sterling Silver Circa 1880 The most fabulous example of Victorian

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Book Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Victorian Floral Silver Locket & Book Chain Aesthetic Movement
Victorian Floral Silver Locket & Book Chain Aesthetic Movement

Victorian Floral Silver Locket & Book Chain Aesthetic Movement

Located in Scotts Valley, CA

down 11.5 " from the top of the chain, and the chain measures 18.5". Total weight of the chain and

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Book Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian fancy link bracelet, Pink and Blue paste
Antique Edwardian fancy link bracelet, Pink and Blue paste

Antique Edwardian fancy link bracelet, Pink and Blue paste

Located in NEWARK, GB

A gorgeous and unusual antique fancy link bracelet. It is quite a chunky bracelet with fancy book

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Book Chain

Materials

Steel

Antique Victorian 1880s Emerald and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Locket
Antique Victorian 1880s Emerald and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Locket

Antique Victorian 1880s Emerald and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Locket

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

unembellished. The locket suspends from a substantial 15k yellow gold 18" book link chain via a spring loaded

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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Book Chain

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Large Niello Heart Locket and Chain
Antique Victorian Large Niello Heart Locket and Chain

Antique Victorian Large Niello Heart Locket and Chain

Located in Stamford, CT

darker silver is shimmering. This piece is accompanied by a simple, satin toned silver book chain that is

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1860s Unknown Victorian Antique Book Chain

Materials

Niello, Sterling Silver

Victorian 15.26 Ctw. Old Cut Diamond Starburst Pendant & Antique Gold Chain
Victorian 15.26 Ctw. Old Cut Diamond Starburst Pendant & Antique Gold Chain

Victorian 15.26 Ctw. Old Cut Diamond Starburst Pendant & Antique Gold Chain

Located in Los Angeles, CA

fitting is removable. The 14k yellow gold Victorian "book-chain" style link is reversible. Total weight is

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Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Book Chain

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

1900s Antique German Wooden Lectern and Chain with Holy Bible Printed Book
1900s Antique German Wooden Lectern and Chain with Holy Bible Printed Book

1900s Antique German Wooden Lectern and Chain with Holy Bible Printed Book

Located in Van Nuys, CA

it has 876 numbered pages. Bibles and other rare and precious books would often be chained to

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Early 20th Century Late Victorian Antique Book Chain

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Louis XV Carved Painted & Cane Canterbury Magazine Rack
Early 20th Century Louis XV Carved Painted & Cane Canterbury Magazine Rack

Early 20th Century Louis XV Carved Painted & Cane Canterbury Magazine Rack

Located in Dallas, TX

small chains; the book holder with a top handle is both useful, practical and stylish. The Louis XV

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Book Chain

Materials

Iron

Victorian Sterling Silver Book Chain Necklace with Locket
Victorian Sterling Silver Book Chain Necklace with Locket

Victorian Sterling Silver Book Chain Necklace with Locket

Located in Stamford, CT

A treat of a Silver Book Chain and locket necklace that has the beautiful engraving of the

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1870s British Victorian Antique Book Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Book Chain Necklace
Antique Victorian Book Chain Necklace

Antique Victorian Book Chain Necklace

Located in Stamford, CT

One of the most charming book chain collars I have ever seen is gold on sterling with raised

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Book Chain

Materials

14k Gold, Vermeil

Antique Sterling Silver Victorian Book Chain & Rectangular Locket Necklace
Antique Sterling Silver Victorian Book Chain & Rectangular Locket Necklace

Antique Sterling Silver Victorian Book Chain & Rectangular Locket Necklace

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Book Chain Necklace Sterling Silver Circa 1880 A fabulous, Victorian silver book chain

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Book Chain

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Book Link Chain
Victorian Book Link Chain

Victorian Book Link Chain

Located in Towson, MD

One 14 karat yellow and rose gold estate Victorian book link chain measuring 18 inches long.

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19th Century Victorian Antique Book Chain

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Aesthetic Movement Large Sterling Silver Locket Victorian
Aesthetic Movement Large Sterling Silver Locket Victorian

Aesthetic Movement Large Sterling Silver Locket Victorian

Located in Stamford, CT

the locket. Large lockets were worn suspended from silver necklaces known as book chains in the

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1870s British Victorian Antique Book Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Etruscan Revival Gold Fill Locket
Victorian Etruscan Revival Gold Fill Locket

Victorian Etruscan Revival Gold Fill Locket

Located in Venice, CA

1 1/8” inches wide. The locket is pictured here on a book chain that is also available on Kirsten’s

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1870s Etruscan Revival Antique Book Chain

Materials

Gold-filled

Garnet Six Heart Locket Charm Pendant Necklace Antique Victorian
Garnet Six Heart Locket Charm Pendant Necklace Antique Victorian

Garnet Six Heart Locket Charm Pendant Necklace Antique Victorian

By Bates & Bacon

Located in New York, NY

. . The necklace is a Victorian book chain necklace with engraved leaves and berries on each section. The

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19th Century American Victorian Antique Book Chain

Materials

Garnet, Gold-filled

Star Design Victorian Book Chain
Star Design Victorian Book Chain

Star Design Victorian Book Chain

Located in New York, NY

Circa 1870, this great book chain goes with all. It has stamped and hand assembled links made with

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1870s British Victorian Antique Book Chain

Materials

Silver

Victorian Rose Gold Fancy Book Link Necklace, Circa 1880
Victorian Rose Gold Fancy Book Link Necklace, Circa 1880

Victorian Rose Gold Fancy Book Link Necklace, Circa 1880

Located in Lancashire, Oldham

A fine antique Victorian 9k rose gold fancy book link chain hand crafted circa 1880. The main links

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1880s English Victorian Antique Book Chain

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Gilt Metal Locket and Collar
Victorian Gilt Metal Locket and Collar

Victorian Gilt Metal Locket and Collar

Located in New York, NY

book chain collar. 16 inch collar plus 4 inch pendant with jump ring which may be used to extend the

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Book Chain

Victorian Miniature Dance Book
Victorian Miniature Dance Book

Victorian Miniature Dance Book

Located in New York, NY

book is held together by a brass book-liner & chain. It has 4 cream-colored celluloid pages and

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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Book Chain

Antique Rare Gold Book Chain Necklace
Antique Rare Gold Book Chain Necklace

Antique Rare Gold Book Chain Necklace

Located in Dallas, TX

Lovely antique 14K yellow gold book chain necklace with bead detail. This 1890 antique is rarely

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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Book Chain

Materials

14k Gold

Victorian Gold Fancy Book Link Necklace, Circa 1880
Victorian Gold Fancy Book Link Necklace, Circa 1880

Victorian Gold Fancy Book Link Necklace, Circa 1880

Located in Lancashire, Oldham

A fine antique Victorian 9ct yellow gold fancy book link chain hand crafted circa 1880. The main

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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Book Chain

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Early 19th Century European Baroque Revival Antique Book Chain

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Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

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Syna Yellow Gold Cuff Diamond Bracelet

Syna Yellow Gold Cuff Diamond Bracelet

By Syna Jewels

Located in Fort Lee, NJ

Created in 18kyg Diamond 7.50 carats approx. Open cuff bracelet About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata Drawing inspiration from little things, Dharmesh & Namrata Kothari have c...

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2010s American Contemporary Antique Book Chain

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Etruscan Revival 15k Gold Victorian Large Locket, Late 19th Century
Etruscan Revival 15k Gold Victorian Large Locket, Late 19th Century

Etruscan Revival 15k Gold Victorian Large Locket, Late 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

Stunning example of Etruscan Revival craftsmanship, this 15k antique Victorian locket is substantial in size with exquisite details. The center boasts a beautiful rose gold locket do...

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Late 19th Century Etruscan Revival Antique Book Chain

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15k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Diamond Gold Link Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Diamond Gold Link Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Diamond Gold Link Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Greenwich, CT

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1990s French Modernist Antique Book Chain

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Diamond, Gold, 18k 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 fancy links and two dog clips to fasten. It could be used as an albert, necklace or wrapped around your wrist to make a bracelet! Length: 42c...

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1880s British Victorian Antique Book Chain

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Gold, Rose Gold

Rare Etruscan Revival 18K Gold Locket Necklace attr. Eugene Fontenay, Paris 1870
Rare Etruscan Revival 18K Gold Locket Necklace attr. Eugene Fontenay, Paris 1870

Rare Etruscan Revival 18K Gold Locket Necklace attr. Eugene Fontenay, Paris 1870

By Eugene Fontenay

Located in New York, NY

Large, stunning granulated antique French Etruscan Revival locket with the original, equally spectacular large chain. The oval locket exquisitely decorated with a technique known as...

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19th Century French Etruscan Revival Antique Book Chain

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Reversible Sapphire Signet Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1940
Retro Reversible Sapphire Signet Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1940

Retro Reversible Sapphire Signet Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1940

Located in London, GB

A retro reversible sapphire signet ring 18 karat yellow gold, circa 1940. This unusual and ingeniously crafted ring comprises of a deep blue cabochon sapphire, engraved with a seal ...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Antique Book Chain

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Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in Greenwich, CT

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Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown  1955 Iconic Gown Dress
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By Pierre Balmain

Located in Berlin, BE

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By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

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Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and 18 Karat White Gold Frivole Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and 18 Karat White Gold Frivole Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and 18 Karat White Gold Frivole Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Zurich, CH

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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Antique Book Chain

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Albert Watch Link Chain Necklace
18 Karat Yellow Gold Albert Watch Link Chain Necklace

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By Alex Jona

Located in Lugano, TI

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Antique Book Chain

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Fine Georgian Citrine and Gold Parure

Fine Georgian Citrine and Gold Parure

Located in London, GB

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1820s British George III Antique Book Chain

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Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold

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A vintage pair of rubellite and diamond drop earrings

A vintage pair of rubellite and diamond drop earrings

Located in London, GB

A vintage pair of rubellite and diamond drop earrings, each earring set with an octagonal-cut rubellite, the one weighing 6.90 carats and the other 6.95 carats, each with three small...

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Mid-20th Century English Modern Antique Book Chain

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Exceptionally Long Antique 18K Gold Mano Sautoir Slide Chain Necklace Circa 1840
Exceptionally Long Antique 18K Gold Mano Sautoir Slide Chain Necklace Circa 1840

Exceptionally Long Antique 18K Gold Mano Sautoir Slide Chain Necklace Circa 1840

Located in New York, NY

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Book Chain

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Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

CARTIER Paris 1928 Art Deco Bracelet In Platinum With 19.86 Cts In Diamonds
CARTIER Paris 1928 Art Deco Bracelet In Platinum With 19.86 Cts In Diamonds

CARTIER Paris 1928 Art Deco Bracelet In Platinum With 19.86 Cts In Diamonds

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Book Chain

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

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Antique Book Chain For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the antique book chain you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and Silver, this item was constructed with great care. If you’re looking for an antique book chain from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. An antique book chain can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Pearl rings, from our inventory of 1, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. When shopping for an antique book chain, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Antique Book Chain?

The price for an antique book chain starts at $285 and tops out at $15,595 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,675.

A Close Look at Victorian Jewelry

The reign of Queen Victoria encapsulates a quickly evolving period of history — and jewelry styles were no exception. No single period has seen such a diverse group of jewelry attributed to it than the Victorian era. Today, there is a vast collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.

Victorian jewelry is named after Queen Victoria, whose reign lasted from 1837 to 1901, making her the second longest-ruling monarch. (She was surpassed by Queen Elizabeth II in 2015.) During this time, different styles of fashion and jewelry came and went. Thanks to our fascination with royalty and swoon-worthy melodramas like Netflix’s The Crown — which is rife with evocative fashion, jewelry and interiors — and the 2017 feature film Victoria & Abdul, we are all familiar with her story. After the death of Victoria’s father and three childless uncles, she ascended to the throne at age 18. In 1840, Queen Victoria married the love of her life, her first cousin Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.

Queen Victoria loved serpentine jewels, and she had even more power to shape trends than Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle do today. The British monarch’s best-known piece in this mold is the gold coiled-snake engagement ring she received from Prince Albert — the sinuous reptile was considered a symbol of everlasting love.

The Queen's 63-year reign has been divided by historians into the Romantic period, the early happy years, circa 1837–60; the Grand period, marked by the deaths of the Queen’s mother and husband, circa 1860–80; and the late Victorian or Aesthetic period, which lasted from about 1880 until 1901 and ushered in the Belle Époque. Queen Victoria wore her heart on her sleeve, and her fashion and jewelry reflected her emotions.

Romantic period jewelry, which featured common decorative motifs and was embellished with seed pearls, coral and turquoise, was a celebration of the young monarch’s love. Everything changed with the death of Prince Albert, and the Grand period is most often associated with mourning jewelry. Jewelry was smaller, lighter and more dainty during the late Victorian period. During this era, diamonds came into fashion, and semiprecious gems such as amethysts and opals became prevalent, too. Using gemstones for their natural beauty and not their worth was something that jewelers of the era felt passionate about, and this ideology would really become relevant in Art Nouveau jewelry.

Find a collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry — from rings, necklaces and brooches to a range of other accessories — on 1stDibs. 

Finding the Right Necklaces for You

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.