Antique Copper Chain Necklace
Copper-Tone Metal and Turquoise Glass Paste Necklace, 1925s
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Ancient necklace from the 1925s, composed of copper-tone metal and turquoise glass paste. No
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Copper Chain Necklace
Aesthetic Period Shakudo Chain of Mixed Metals, 54"
Located in Baltimore, MD
Fantastic rare Victorian Shakudo longguard chain. Shakudo jewelry consists of a variety of metals
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1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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Mixed Metal, Shakudo
Georgian Muff Chain of Pinchbeck with Diminutive Hand Clasp
Located in Baltimore, MD
Our muff chain is known as "pinchbeck" and has a wonderful hand clasp with a diminutive emerald
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Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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Pinchbeck
Georgian Pinchbeck Chain English 41" English
Located in Southbury, CT
fact mostly copper and zinc and maybe something else. I purchased this 41" pinchbeck chain about a
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1830s English Victorian Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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Pinchbeck
Antique Victorian Rolled Gold Oval Locket Necklace
Located in London, GB
yellow gold chain.
Rolled gold is a hybrid metal consisting a thick layer of gold that is fused by heat
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Copper Chain Necklace
Edwardian Diamond and Plique-à-jour Enamel Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Created around 1910, this Edwardian pendant necklace is composed of diamonds, plique-à-jour enamel
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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Diamond, Platinum, Enamel
Rare Shakudo Bunny Rabbit Pendant Necklace Japan Antique Victorian, circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare Japanese Shakudo Pendant Necklace in the form of a Bunny Rabbit. The pendant
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Late 19th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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Mixed Metal, Shakudo
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H 0.75 in W 1.75 in
Rare Shakudo Locket Pendant Necklace Bird Rickshaw Mount Fuji Japan Antique
Located in New York, NY
and copper. After the wearing of swords was prohibited in 1877, Japanese jewelry artisans transferred
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Late 19th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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Mixed Metal, Shakudo
Liberty & Co Arts and Crafts Silver, Citrine and Enamel Necklace Circa 1910
By Liberty of London
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A vibrant Arts and Crafts silver, citrine and enamel necklace designed as four petalled flower
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1910s Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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Citrine, Silver
Russian Imperial-era Tsar Nicholas I Coin Pendant, 1841
Located in St. Catharines, ON
The rare Russia copper coin from the era of Tsar Nicholas I (r. 1825-55), with the sovereign’s
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1840s Russian Russian Empire Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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Copper
ANTIQUE 19th CENTURY GOLDSTONE CROSS
Located in New York, NY
reducing atmosphere. It contains flecks of copper, and thus it is known for its healing properties. Red
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19th Century Victorian Antique Copper Chain Necklace
7.13 Carat Amethyst and 1.06 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Palladium Set Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
yellow gold with a palladium setting and 9k yellow gold chain.*
The pierced decorated yellow gold
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1920s Unknown Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Palladium
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W 0.69 in L 19.29 in
Antique Victorian 1890 Turquoise Gunmetal Pencil Holder
Located in London, GB
beautiful quality. Gunmetal is a material used in the Victorian era, it is an alloy of copper, tin with a a
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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Turquoise
Gold and Gunmetal Carpenter's Pencil, circa 1900
Located in Baltimore, MD
smooth, black coated alloy of 9 parts copper and 1 part tin, and was used to make jewelry and other
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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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10k Gold, Mixed Metal, Gold
Antique Indian Bronze Figure of Baby Balakrishna
Located in North Hollywood, CA
butterball.
An Indian Bronze Figure of Balakrishna, the baby Krishna wearing chains around his waist and a
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1850s Indian Expressionist Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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Bronze, Copper
Mini Lincoln Penny Bracelet
By Michael Bondanza
Located in New York, NY
: 18k Yellow Gold 7.5" Paperclip Chain
Clasp: Lobster Clasp
Stamps: 18K Yellow Gold stamp and Michael
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19th Century American Modern Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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18k Gold
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Antique Georgian 19th Century Portuguese Diamond Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Set in gold and silver, rivers and crescents with antique foiled diamonds in the cascades of these graceful chandelier earrings from 1790 . These are diamonds you can wear for breakf...
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Late 18th Century Portuguese Georgian Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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Diamond, Sterling Silver
Steven Battelle Handmade Hammered Heavy 18K 22 Inch Gold Chain
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
This is our wider and more substantial version of our most popular style handmade gold chain. It has a really nice weight and feel. 31.2 grams. The hand hammered links are approxim...
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Modern Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Curb Chain Necklace 24 inch, 14.3gr
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k Yellow Gold Curb Link Necklace
Measures 24in x 2.1mm
weighs 14.3gr
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20th Century Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Diamond Pearl Ruby Enamel Gold Brooch by Carlo Giuliano
By Carlo Giuliano
Located in London, GB
Highly Important Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Portrait Brooch by Carlo Giuliano recognized to be arguably the most significant 19th century Egyptian Revival jewel.
An important Egypti...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18kt yellow gold dome ring set with oval 3.95ct. cabochon Emerald
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage 18kt yellow gold dome ring set with oval 3.95ct. cabochon Emerald.
Made in the United Kingdom, London, 1969
Maker: W Wilkinson Ltd.
Fully hallmarked ( Partial marks faded but...
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1960s British Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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Emerald, Yellow Gold
Ancient Seal Ring In Hammered 18Kt Yellow Gold With Carved Carnelian Intaglio
Located in Miami, FL
Ancient Seal ring with Carnelian Intaglio.
Beautiful medieval revival piece, crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with hammered finish. It is mount on top in a bezel, with one ...
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19th Century English Medieval Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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Carnelian, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Late Georgian Aquamarine and Gold Parure
Located in London, GB
A late Georgian gold aquamarine parure of a necklace, a pair of drop earrings, a bodice brooch, a brooch, a hair ornament and a stick pin, the collar necklace with graduating oval-cu...
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Early 19th Century British George III Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Signet Ring Family Crest circa 1898 10k Yellow Gold Men's
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian family crest signet ring (circa 1898), crafted in 10 karat yellow gold.
The oval signet mount features a family crest with the year '1898' to the ...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Diamond, Emerald and Pearl Caduceus Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian diamond, emerald and pearl caduceus brooch, the staff set with ten faceted emeralds estimated to weigh a total of 0.8 carats mounted in 18ct yellow gold, terminating to a...
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1870s British Victorian Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace, the flexible tapering yellow gold body formed of three rows of scale-like collets each set with a round cabochon-cut turquoise, the h...
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1840s British Early Victorian Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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Turquoise, Gold
Antique Belle Époque Diamond Platinum Collier De Chien Choker Collar Necklace
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Flexible diamond "collier de chien" made out of platinum and set with rose diamonds. Nine oval links alternate with nine double bows to form an exquisite choker. The collar is modell...
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Early 20th Century English Belle Époque Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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Diamond, Platinum
Castellani Brooch in 15 Karat Gold with Shakudo Plaque
By Castellani
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This wonderful 15 karat yellow gold and Japanese shakudo brooch pin was crafted by the famous firm 'Castellani'. The Etruscan Revival style pin features to the centre an octagonal 's...
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Early 20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Shakudo
Renaissance Revival Carved Opal Cameo Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Renaissance Revival carved opal cameo pendant, the cameo attributed to Wilhelm Schmidt depicting Arion riding a dolphin, to elaborate surround of renaissance style incorporating sc...
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1880s British Renaissance Revival Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Pearl, Yellow Gold
French Antique Victorian 15 Kt Signet Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
A French Victorian 15 Kt signet ring that shows all the signs of power. There is an arm raised up showing a dagger. This symbol shows the willingness to prevail. Above the arm is a w...
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1870s French Victorian Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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15k Gold
Antique 18th Century Minas Novas Earrings Pendant/Brooch Girandole Portuguese
Located in Lisbon, PT
Museum-quality rare and important antique 18th century Minas Novas rock crystal quartz girandole pendant and earrings demi-parure mounted in closed-back silver, Portuguese, circa 177...
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1770s Portuguese Georgian Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
Antique Japan Shakudo Plaques Peonies Butterfly Grashopper SpIder Spidernet
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Two plaques are identical showing three peonies. One plaque, slightly larger, shows a butterfly, a grasshopper and a spider in its net. The three plaques are fine examples of Shakudo...
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1870s Japanese Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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Gold, Silver, Brass
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Fantastic Extra Long Victorian Niello Chain
Located in New York, NY
popular resurgence in the Victorian era. Niello is made using inlay with copper and silver. This chain has
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1870s British Victorian Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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Gold, Silver
1940 Aztec Copper Necklace
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is an entirely hand wrought copper necklace of an Aztec face with hand painting details adding
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1940s Mexican Art Deco Antique Copper Chain Necklace
Antique Mixed Metals Shakudo Chain with Drop
Located in Baltimore, MD
Fantastic Victorian Shakudo longuard chain. Shakudo jewelry consists of a variety of metals
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1870s Japanese Victorian Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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10k Gold, 9k Gold, Bronze, Copper, Silver
Valens Coin Silver Necklace
By Muzeion
Located in Nuevo Leon, MX
Antique Roman copper coin mounted on contemporary silver necklace. Ready to be worn!
Fully Flavius
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Contemporary Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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Silver, Copper
Constans I Coin on Silver Necklace
By Muzeion
Located in Nuevo Leon, MX
Antique roman bronze coin mounted on contemporary silver necklace. Ready to be worn!
Flavius
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Modern Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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Silver, Copper
Victorian Niello Cross on a Rope Chains
Located in Stamford, CT
heated, to melting, a mixture of silver, copper, sulphur and lead to create a gunmetal or charcoal grey
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1860s Unknown Victorian Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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Niello
Antique Pinchbeck Muff Chain with Hand Clasp, circa 1840
Located in Baltimore, MD
Fabulous Georgian Pinchbeck muff chain with a hand clasp set with colored paste stones. Christopher
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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Pinchbeck
C.1890 Niello and Triple Gold Link Original Watch Chain
Located in Baltimore, MD
At a length of sixty inches, our chain has niello patterned fetter links attached to an assembly of
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1890s British Victorian Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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Gold, Niello, Silver
Pinchbeck Muff Chain with Barrel Clasp and Turquoise Stones, circa 1830
Located in Baltimore, MD
Georgian pinchbeck muff chain with a barrel clasp set with turquoise stones in a floral motif
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1830s British Georgian Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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Turquoise, Pinchbeck
Shakudo Locket and Integrated Chain with Two Enchanting Scenes, circa 1900
Located in Baltimore, MD
Stunning Shakudo necklace set on silver and inlaid with copper and gold. One side of the 2 sided
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1880s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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Silver, 10k Gold, Copper, Shakudo
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W 1.25 in D 0.38 in L 1.5 in
Victorian Japanese Shakudo Necklace in Silver
Located in Lexington, KY
of just the chain is 19 inches.
The total weight is 30 grams.
There is gold, silver, copper, and
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1880s British Victorian Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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18k Gold, Bronze, Copper, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
Antique Silver Niello Horse Head Motif Locket and Chain
Located in Baltimore, MD
form of enameling that originated in Egypt where a mixture of copper, silver and lead sulphides were
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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Silver
Victorian Mixed Metals Shakudo Pendant with Bird Motif
Located in Narberth, PA
Shakudo pendant would look perfect on a favorite chain and would make a marvelous addition to any
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1880s Victorian Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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14k Gold, Copper, Sterling Silver
Mark Henry 21.74 Carat Cabochon Paraiba Tourmaline and Diamond Necklace 18 Karat
By Mark Henry
Located in New York, NY
gems have been unearthed. Today, this copper-bearing gem is still being mined but from other locales in
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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Paraiba, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
H 0.52 in W 0.79 in L 1.58 in
Antique Quizzing Glass or Magnifier
Located in Baltimore, MD
Britain. Also called quizzers, these decorative magnifiers were worn on long chains by both men and women
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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Pinchbeck
Ancient Carthage Punic Gold Electrum Stater Coin 320 BC 18Kt Gold Diamonds Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
facing to the left, wearing a triple long drop earring and beaded necklace, her hair is tied up, with a
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Contemporary Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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White Diamond, Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 1.01 in L 1.65 in
An 18 Carat Gold and Micro Mosaic Neo Etruscan Bulla Pendant
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, but rather through a chemical reaction between the gold and heated copper or malachite. This process
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1870s Italian Neoclassical Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Victorian Japanese Shakudo Silver Drop Earrings
Located in Lexington, KY
under 1.75 inches.
There is gold, platinum, silver, copper, and bronze. The frames and chain are
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1880s British Victorian Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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18k Gold, Bronze, Copper, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
Vintage Victorian Silver and Copper Locket with Copper Link Chain Circa 1890s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Victorian Silver and Copper Color Locket with Cooper Color Link Chain. The Locket does
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1890s American Late Victorian Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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Mixed Metal
Edwardian Art Nouveau Reproduction Paste Jade Necklace and Earring Suite, 1910s
Located in Tucson, AZ
ear clips. 16” pendant necklace features flat copper chain with Edwardian pinch clasp closure and
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1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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Crystal, Base Metal, Brass, Copper
Ancient Roman Coin 14k Gold Pendant, 337-500AD, Gold, Artifact, Charm, Necklace
Located in Austin, TX
! Wear a piece of history when you where this stylish pendant. The pendant does not include a chain but
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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Gold, Copper, 14k Gold
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Rare Shakudo Bunny Rabbit Flower Pendant Necklace Japan Antique Victorian, 1870
Located in New York, NY
pass a chain through. The openings have inserts which can come out about 1mm. It is very rare to find
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Late 19th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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Mixed Metal, Shakudo
Rare Russian Tsar Paul I Coin Pendant
Located in St. Catharines, ON
The copper coin from the era of Tsar Paul I (r. 1796-1801), with the sovereign’s Cyrillic initial P
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Late 18th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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Copper
Russian 1778 Catherine the Great Coin Pendant
Located in St. Catharines, ON
the reverse. Fine copper tone. Chain not included.
1778
2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm) including suspension
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1770s Russian Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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Vermeil
C1890 Antique Shakudo Swivel Pendant with Images of a Frolicking Baboon
Located in Baltimore, MD
of alloys of gold and copper on a dark copper base. The images crafted by the Japanese artisans
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1890s Japanese Aesthetic Movement Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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Gold, Shakudo
Nephrite Jade "Mutton Fat" Plaque, 19th Century Certified
Located in Southbury, CT
. Metallurgical tests performed by a laboratory revealed the silver metal to be composed of silver, copper and tin
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19th Century Chinese Artisan Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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Jade, Silver
One Egyptian goddess Hippo Taweret Taueret Carved Charm 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
. The loop at the top of each can be used to attach earring or necklace chain
These unusual find came
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19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Copper Chain Necklace
Materials
Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Victorian Gunmetal Fancy Link Chain, circa 1890
Located in Baltimore, MD
Unusual lightweight original watch chain of gunmetal, a material used to make decorative chains
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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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Mixed Metal
Gunmetal Watch Chain of Links and Balls, circa 1880
Located in Baltimore, MD
Unusual lightweight original watch chain of gunmetal, an alloy of copper and tin that was used to
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1880s British Victorian Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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Mixed Metal, Other
C.1880 Niello Fetter Link and 3 Gold Link Watch Chain
Located in Baltimore, MD
The rare original Niello watch chain that you have been searching for. Fifty Six inches long, our
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1880s British Victorian Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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Niello, Gold, Silver
Antique Niello and Rose Gold Fetter Link Watch Chain, circa 1900
Located in Baltimore, MD
This niello chain was made from a an ancient technique called niello; the ancient art of of
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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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Niello, Rose Gold
C.1920 Gold and Silver Niello Twisted Loop-in-Loop Chain
Located in Baltimore, MD
on silver and filling the recesses with an alloy of silver, copper, lead and.
Our chain includes a
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1880s British Victorian Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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Gold, Niello, Silver
Antique Victorian Niello Silver Guard Chain Necklace
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A gorgeous antique guard chain with niello fancy links and clasp. At 58 inches it's a great length
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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Silver
1920s Art Deco Niello Silver Curb-Link Chain
Located in Sale, Cheshire
This lovely 1920s niello silver chain is likely of German origin, and features stylish curb links
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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Silver, Niello
Large Victorian Niello Cross Pendant on a Sterling Silver Chain
Located in New York, NY
An impressive niello silver cross pendant strung on a sterling rope chain. The niello is crafted in
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Rectangular Niello Silver Locket
Located in Sale, Cheshire
chain. Niello is the name given to a certain mixture of copper, silver, and lead that has a black colour
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19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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Silver
Antique French Enamel Portrait Miniature Mourning Pendant Pearls
Located in San Marcos, CA
kiln-fired enamel on a small convex plaque of copper or perhaps even gold or silver. The execution of
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Early 19th Century French Georgian Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Circa 1920s Chinese Enameled Carnelian Pendant Necklace
Located in Long Beach, CA
Circa 1920s Chinese sterling chain necklace with an ornate pendant of silver plated copper, prong
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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Carnelian, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Copper
Ming Dynasty Chinese Carved Wooden Figure of a Bodhisattva Guan Yin
Located in Armadale, Victoria
-tiered chain necklace in the form of the 'ruyi' symbol, her 'dhoti' draped over her shoulders and swept
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Copper Chain Necklace
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Wood
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Antique Copper Chain Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact antique copper chain necklace you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, mixed metal and niello, this item was constructed with great care. Making the right choice when shopping for an antique copper chain necklace may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. An antique copper chain necklace from Liberty of London — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An antique copper chain necklace can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 1 citrine versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a cabochon iteration of this accessory, while there are also rough cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an antique copper chain necklace, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Antique Copper Chain Necklace?
The price for an antique copper chain necklace starts at $512 and tops out at $18,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,910.
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.
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 necklaces designed by David Webb — 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 Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
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