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Antique French Chain Necklace c1890s
Antique French Chain Necklace c1890s

Antique French Chain Necklace c1890s

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1890s, 18k, France. This 62-inch-long antique French necklace features elegant handmade

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Antique 1890s French Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Knot Link Long Antique Chain Necklace
Victorian French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Knot Link Long Antique Chain Necklace

Victorian French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Knot Link Long Antique Chain Necklace

Located in Philadelphia, PA

France, these chains are a prime example of doting craftsmanship! Expressive and often reminiscent of

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Antique 1870s Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Long Oval Link Antique Chain Necklace
French Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Long Oval Link Antique Chain Necklace

French Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Long Oval Link Antique Chain Necklace

Located in Philadelphia, PA

oval shaped cable chain Completed by large spring clasp closure Stamped with French hallmarks for 18

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Antique 1870s Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

A large antiqued gold filigree link chain necklace, Goossens for Chanel, 1960s.
A large antiqued gold filigree link chain necklace, Goossens for Chanel, 1960s.

A large antiqued gold filigree link chain necklace, Goossens for Chanel, 1960s.

By Maison Goossens for Chanel

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

A rare and very decorative 'chain' necklace, very collectable, from Chanel in the early 1960s, made

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Vintage 1960s French Byzantine Link Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Antique 18ct Gold, French 1920s 22 3/4 Inch Fancy Filigree Oval Link Chain
Antique 18ct Gold, French 1920s 22 3/4 Inch Fancy Filigree Oval Link Chain

Antique 18ct Gold, French 1920s 22 3/4 Inch Fancy Filigree Oval Link Chain

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Fancy Link Chain 18ct Gold Circa 1920s Step back in time with this exquisite 18ct yellow

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Early 20th Century French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

French Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Orange Blossom Link Chain Necklace
French Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Orange Blossom Link Chain Necklace

French Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Orange Blossom Link Chain Necklace

By Orange Blossom

Located in Philadelphia, PA

by spring clasp closure Stamped with French hallmarks for 18 karat gold With maker's mark Circa

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Antique 1870s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18kt Rose Gold Watch Chain Necklace, France, 40cm
Antique Victorian 18kt Rose Gold Watch Chain Necklace, France, 40cm

Antique Victorian 18kt Rose Gold Watch Chain Necklace, France, 40cm

Located in Firenze, IT

A rose gold watch chain, fancy open-mesh rose gold chain, with T-bar drop, hallmarked 18 carat gold

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique French Rosy Yellow Gold Hand Engraved Panel Link Pair of 2 Bracelets
Antique French Rosy Yellow Gold Hand Engraved Panel Link Pair of 2 Bracelets

Antique French Rosy Yellow Gold Hand Engraved Panel Link Pair of 2 Bracelets

Located in Montclair, NJ

: Antique. Few links have minor dents. Original finish & patina preserved. Excellent overall condition

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Antique 19th Century Chain Bracelets

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

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Antique Victorian French 18 Carat Gold on Silver circa 1900 Guard Link Chain
Antique Victorian French 18 Carat Gold on Silver circa 1900 Guard Link Chain

Antique Victorian French 18 Carat Gold on Silver circa 1900 Guard Link Chain

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

This long antique French guard chain was crafted during the early 20th century and is made up of

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Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Antique French 18 Carat Gold on Silver Guard Link Chain Victorian, circa 1900
Antique French 18 Carat Gold on Silver Guard Link Chain Victorian, circa 1900

Antique French 18 Carat Gold on Silver Guard Link Chain Victorian, circa 1900

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

This long antique French guard chain was crafted during the early 20th century and is made up of

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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

14K Antique French Fancy Link Chain
14K Antique French Fancy Link Chain

14K Antique French Fancy Link Chain

Located in McLeansville, NC

An antique French 14 karat yellow gold fancy link chain. This thin pendant chain features

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Antique 1890s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Knot Navette Chain Link Antique Chain
French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Knot Navette Chain Link Antique Chain

French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Knot Navette Chain Link Antique Chain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

by spring clasp closure. Stamped with French hallmarks for 18 karat gold. With maker's mark. Circa

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Antique 1860s French Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Knot Navette Chain Link Antique Chain
French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Knot Navette Chain Link Antique Chain

French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Knot Navette Chain Link Antique Chain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

by spring clasp closure. Stamped with French hallmarks for 18 karat gold. With maker's mark. Circa

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Antique 1860s French Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French 60 Inch 18k Yellow Gold Fancy Link Chain
Antique French 60 Inch 18k Yellow Gold Fancy Link Chain

Antique French 60 Inch 18k Yellow Gold Fancy Link Chain

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Antique French 60 Inch 18k Yellow Gold Fancy Link Chain. Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold with

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Antique Early 1900s Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French 57 ½ Inch 18k Yellow Gold Fancy Link Chain
Antique French 57 ½ Inch 18k Yellow Gold Fancy Link Chain

Antique French 57 ½ Inch 18k Yellow Gold Fancy Link Chain

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Antique French 57 ½ Inch 18k Yellow Gold Fancy Link Chain. Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold with

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Antique 1890s Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1920s Antique Gold Spindle Link Chain Necklace
French 1920s Antique Gold Spindle Link Chain Necklace

French 1920s Antique Gold Spindle Link Chain Necklace

Located in Poitiers, FR

composed of a chain of openwork filigree spindle shaped links interspersed with an oval link chain

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Vintage 1920s French Romantic Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French 18k Yellow Gold 80 Inch Fancy Link Flower Chain
Antique French 18k Yellow Gold 80 Inch Fancy Link Flower Chain

Antique French 18k Yellow Gold 80 Inch Fancy Link Flower Chain

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Antique French 18k Yellow Gold 80 Inch Fancy Link Flower Chain. Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold

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Antique 1890s Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Antique Gold Chain
French Antique Gold Chain

French Antique Gold Chain

Located in Aspen, CO

18K French long chain

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

French Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Floral Navette Link Antique Chain Necklace
French Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Floral Navette Link Antique Chain Necklace

French Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Floral Navette Link Antique Chain Necklace

Located in Philadelphia, PA

," and we can surely see why! Often hailing from France, these chains are a prime example of doting

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Antique 1860s French Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sphere Navette Chain Link Antique Necklace
French Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sphere Navette Chain Link Antique Necklace

French Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sphere Navette Chain Link Antique Necklace

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Necklace is comprised of navette shaped links connected by cable chain links. Centering a gold

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Antique 1860s French Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

French Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Whiplash Link Antique Chain Necklace
French Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Whiplash Link Antique Chain Necklace

French Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Whiplash Link Antique Chain Necklace

Located in Philadelphia, PA

from France, these chains are a prime example of doting craftsmanship! Expressive and often reminiscent

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Filigree Fancy Link 18 Karat Gold Chain
Antique French Filigree Fancy Link 18 Karat Gold Chain

Antique French Filigree Fancy Link 18 Karat Gold Chain

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Antique French Filigree Fancy Link 18k Gold Chain is the perfect addition to your jewelry collection

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Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1900s Antique 18 Karat Gold Round Link Chain Necklace
1900s Antique 18 Karat Gold Round Link Chain Necklace

1900s Antique 18 Karat Gold Round Link Chain Necklace

Located in Poitiers, FR

Necklace in 18 carats yellow gold. Large antique chain necklace featuring round openwork motifs of

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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French 18 Karat Gold Fancy Link Chain Necklace
Antique French 18 Karat Gold Fancy Link Chain Necklace

Antique French 18 Karat Gold Fancy Link Chain Necklace

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Antique French 18 Karat Gold Fancy Link Chain Necklace. Crafted in 18k yellow gold. Circa 1900s

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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian French Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Rolo Link Chain Necklace
Victorian French Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Rolo Link Chain Necklace

Victorian French Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Rolo Link Chain Necklace

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Comprised of 1.5 mm split rolo link chain with fifteen pearl stations throughout Pearls are 3.5 mm

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Antique 1860s Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Navette Link Antique Chain Necklace
French Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Navette Link Antique Chain Necklace

French Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Navette Link Antique Chain Necklace

Located in Philadelphia, PA

hailing from France, these chains are a prime example of doting craftsmanship! Expressive and often

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Fancy S Link Chain Necklace
Victorian French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Fancy S Link Chain Necklace

Victorian French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Fancy S Link Chain Necklace

Located in Philadelphia, PA

oval-shaped links throughout Complete by hinged fob-style lobster clasp closure Stamped with French

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Antique 1860s Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Fancy Link Chain - Antique French Circa 1900
18k Yellow Gold Fancy Link Chain - Antique French Circa 1900

18k Yellow Gold Fancy Link Chain - Antique French Circa 1900

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique French 18 karat yellow gold fancy link chain; part of

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Antique Early 1900s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French 18K Gold 59.5 Inch Long Intricate Link Chain, c. 1900
Antique French 18K Gold 59.5 Inch Long Intricate Link Chain, c. 1900

Antique French 18K Gold 59.5 Inch Long Intricate Link Chain, c. 1900

Located in Aspen, CO

, 30.86 grams. This antique French chain can be doubled over and even tripled. An its widest, the link

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Art Deco French 18K Yellow Gold Cable Link Necklace Chain
Antique Art Deco French 18K Yellow Gold Cable Link Necklace Chain

Antique Art Deco French 18K Yellow Gold Cable Link Necklace Chain

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Art Deco French 18K Yellow Gold Cable Link Necklace Chain. This beautiful French

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco French 18K Yellow Gold Intricate Link Chain Necklace
Antique Art Deco French 18K Yellow Gold Intricate Link Chain Necklace

Antique Art Deco French 18K Yellow Gold Intricate Link Chain Necklace

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Art Deco French 18K Yellow Gold Intricate Link Chain Necklace - 16 inch. This

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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

French Antique Albert Chain Necklace, circa 1900s
French Antique Albert Chain Necklace, circa 1900s

French Antique Albert Chain Necklace, circa 1900s

Located in London, GB

An extremely rare Albert chain necklace dating back to the 1900's. The necklace has a small French

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Antique Fancy Navette Link Chain
Victorian French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Antique Fancy Navette Link Chain

Victorian French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Antique Fancy Navette Link Chain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Comprised of navette-shaped links alternating in pattern with cable link chain Navette links are

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Antique 1860s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18 Karat Gold Pearl French Guard Chain Necklace
Antique 18 Karat Gold Pearl French Guard Chain Necklace

Antique 18 Karat Gold Pearl French Guard Chain Necklace

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

This is an elegant antique French guard chain necklace. Circa 1890. It is crafted in 18K yellow

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold

1840's French Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Filigree Antique Chain
1840's French Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Filigree Antique Chain

1840's French Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Filigree Antique Chain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Chain is comprised of navette shaped links centering a scrolling filigree motif. Alternating with

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Vintage 1940s French Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French 18 Karat Gold Fancy Link Necklace
Antique French 18 Karat Gold Fancy Link Necklace

Antique French 18 Karat Gold Fancy Link Necklace

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Antique 62 Inch French 18 Karat Gold Fancy Link Necklace. Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, with

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Antique Early 1900s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold Twisted Matinee Chain Necklace
Antique Gold Twisted Matinee Chain Necklace

Antique Gold Twisted Matinee Chain Necklace

Located in Poitiers, FR

. Total weight: about 18.7 g. Authentic antique chain – French work of the second half of the 19th

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twisted Link Matinee Long Chain Necklace
Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twisted Link Matinee Long Chain Necklace

Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twisted Link Matinee Long Chain Necklace

Located in Poitiers, FR

15.7 g. Authentic antique long necklace - French the Work of the second half of the nineteenth century

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twisted Link Matinee Long Chain Necklace
Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twisted Link Matinee Long Chain Necklace

Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twisted Link Matinee Long Chain Necklace

Located in Poitiers, FR

15.7 g. Authentic antique long necklace - French the Work of the second half of the nineteenth century

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Scroll Navette Long Chain Antique Necklace
French Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Scroll Navette Long Chain Antique Necklace

French Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Scroll Navette Long Chain Antique Necklace

Located in Philadelphia, PA

scrolling filigree and a gold bar. Completed by spring clasp closure. Stamped with French hallmarks for 18

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Antique 1860s French Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

French Antique Long Chain 64" Long with Clasp
French Antique Long Chain 64" Long with Clasp

French Antique Long Chain 64" Long with Clasp

Located in South Pasadena, CA

astonishingly intricate each handmade link is. Antique French long chain 64" long with clasp, circa 1900

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold 3.00 Carat Blue Sapphire 0.11 Carat Diamond Chain Bracelet
14 Karat Yellow Gold 3.00 Carat Blue Sapphire 0.11 Carat Diamond Chain Bracelet

14 Karat Yellow Gold 3.00 Carat Blue Sapphire 0.11 Carat Diamond Chain Bracelet

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

IMPORTANT: best fits wide wrist. This is a beautiful antique Victorian chain bracelet crafted in

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Early 20th Century French Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Antique Sautoir Yellow Gold Chain Link Necklace with Lillies and Vines
French Antique Sautoir Yellow Gold Chain Link Necklace with Lillies and Vines

French Antique Sautoir Yellow Gold Chain Link Necklace with Lillies and Vines

Located in Berkeley, CA

Beautiful Lillies link together with leaves and vines in this 18K Yellow Gold chain link necklace

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18k gold Sautoir necklace, 157.5cm long guard, French Victorian chain
Antique 18k gold Sautoir necklace, 157.5cm long guard, French Victorian chain

Antique 18k gold Sautoir necklace, 157.5cm long guard, French Victorian chain

Located in Antwerp, BE

filigree scroll decorations and millegrain details. The chain closes with a small antique spring ring and

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian 14 Karat Gold Long Muff Chain Necklace
Antique Georgian 14 Karat Gold Long Muff Chain Necklace

Antique Georgian 14 Karat Gold Long Muff Chain Necklace

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful heavy Georgian 14k Gold muff chain from France. It is made of round links that have a

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Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Link Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

1970s Vintage Hermes Silver Sailor Knot Massive Chain Link Bracelet
1970s Vintage Hermes Silver Sailor Knot Massive Chain Link Bracelet

1970s Vintage Hermes Silver Sailor Knot Massive Chain Link Bracelet

By Hermès

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

IMPORTANT: best fits wide wrist. This is a stylish vintage massive sailor knot chain bracelet

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Late 20th Century French Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

Silver

Antique 33 inch long Gold Link Necklace
Antique 33 inch long Gold Link Necklace

Antique 33 inch long Gold Link Necklace

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1890s, 18k, France. This 33-inch-long antique French necklace features handmade filigree

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Antique 1890s French Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Victorian Niello Silver Curb Link Chain Necklace
Antique Victorian Niello Silver Curb Link Chain Necklace

Antique Victorian Niello Silver Curb Link Chain Necklace

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A cool antique curb-link Niello silver chain with rose gold accent links. Originally designed to be

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Antique 19th Century French Late Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Antique French Long Cable Chain in 18k Rose Gold
Antique French Long Cable Chain in 18k Rose Gold

Antique French Long Cable Chain in 18k Rose Gold

Located in PARIS, FR

Antique French cable chain in 18 karat rose gold with cable mesh, chiseled on the front and the

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Antique 1880s French Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian French Long Silver Gold Necklace Guard Chain, circa 1900
Antique Victorian French Long Silver Gold Necklace Guard Chain, circa 1900

Antique Victorian French Long Silver Gold Necklace Guard Chain, circa 1900

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

To read more please click continue reading below- This stunning antique French Sterling Silver and

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Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Fancy-Link Guard Chain Necklace
Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Fancy-Link Guard Chain Necklace

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Fancy-Link Guard Chain Necklace

Located in Sale, Cheshire

An incredible, finely worked antique guard chain dating from the late Victorian era, circa 1890

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Antique 19th Century French Late Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Victorian Fancy French Guard Chain 18 Carat Silver, circa 1900
Antique Victorian Fancy French Guard Chain 18 Carat Silver, circa 1900

Antique Victorian Fancy French Guard Chain 18 Carat Silver, circa 1900

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

This beautiful Victorian fancy French guard chain is set in 18ct Yellow Gold on Silver, Circa 1900

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

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18 Karat Yellow Gold Albert Watch Link Chain Necklace
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By Alex Jona

Located in Lugano, TI

Alex Jona Design Collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold 18" long Albert watch link chain necklace. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their special design an...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Link Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Florentine Large Etruscan Revival 14K Yellow Gold Locket Pendant
Antique Florentine Large Etruscan Revival 14K Yellow Gold Locket Pendant

Antique Florentine Large Etruscan Revival 14K Yellow Gold Locket Pendant

Located in New York, NY

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Antique 19th Century European Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Iconic Chanel Byzantine Cuff Bracelet
Iconic Chanel Byzantine Cuff Bracelet

Iconic Chanel Byzantine Cuff Bracelet

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Chanel cuff based on ancient models and reinterpreted in the the late 1980's by Victoire de Castellane. Hammered antique gold with pate de verre cabochons in various tones. Wo...

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Vintage 1980s French Cuff Bracelets

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Bronze, Gilt Metal

Early Gripoix for Chanel Renaissance Pendant Brooch
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By Maison Gripoix for Chanel

Located in Riverdale, NY

Early Maison Gripoix for Chanel articulated Renaissance pendant brooch circa 1960. Of Gripoix poured glass enamel in emerald and ruby, glass beads, cut crystal rondelles and faux bar...

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Vintage 1960s French Renaissance Brooches

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Gold, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Rare Etruscan Revival 18K Gold Locket Necklace attr. Eugene Fontenay, Paris 1870
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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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Antique 19th Century French Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace
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Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace

Located in London, GB

A Victorian natural pearl and diamond necklace, the twelve graduated cluster motifs each centred with natural bouton pearls measuring from 5.6 mm to 9 mm, within a surround of old br...

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Antique 1880s Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Chanel Gold Wheat Choker Necklace, Couture Design, Circa 2008
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Chanel Gold Wheat Choker Necklace, Couture Design, Circa 2008

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Chanel Gold Wheat Choker Necklace, Couture Design, Circa 2008

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Collectible Chanel Gold Choker Necklace with Pieces of Wheat making up the Necklace. It is Made Purposely Uneven, with one side being Longer than the other. It is 14-16" L and 1.5...

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Early 2000s French Artist Chain Necklaces

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Mixed Metal

French 1900 Edwardian Natural Pearls Necklace In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Ruby
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Located in Miami, FL

Edwardian belle époque pearls necklace. Beautiful and very delicate necklace, created in England during the Edwardian belle époque period, back in the 1910. This necklace is made up...

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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Beaded Necklaces

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Donald Brooks Unworn Vintage 1970s Hand Painted Tulle Embroidered Dress
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Donald Brooks Unworn Vintage 1970s Hand Painted Tulle Embroidered Dress

By Donald Brooks

Located in Sparks, NV

Absolutely incredible unworn vintage Donald Brooks dress in hand-painted hand-embroidered tulle that just glows with different layered colors. Stunning design and colors! One of the ...

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold French Guard Chain
Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold French Guard Chain

Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold French Guard Chain

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

This antique guard chain is likely the nicest example we have had in our collection to date. Crafted from 18 karat gold the chain which has French gold marks would have likely been c...

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Antique 19th Century French Chain Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

An 18k Gold French Georges Lenfant Link Chain
An 18k Gold French Georges Lenfant Link Chain

An 18k Gold French Georges Lenfant Link Chain

By Georges L'Enfant

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An 18 carat gold long chain with eight shaped braided links alternated with polished eight shaped links connected with oval links with a worn master mark, most likely Georges Lenfant...

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Vintage 1970s French Link Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold

Exquisite Antique Georgian 3.7TCW Old Mine Cut Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cross
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Exquisite Antique Georgian 3.7TCW Old Mine Cut Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cross

Located in New York, NY

Classic Georgian period 3.7TCW Old Mine cut diamond 18K yellow gold cross 19th Century Composed of eleven G-H-I Old Mine cut diamonds with the center stone measuring approximately .4...

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Antique 19th Century Georgian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Fancy Link Long Chain Necklace
Gold Fancy Link Long Chain Necklace

Gold Fancy Link Long Chain Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Composed of gold, this French Art Nouveau long chain necklace was created around 1900. The fancy elongated links each contain an interlocking series of circular, elliptical and trefo...

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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold

Massive and Important Moghul Style Necklace by Maison Gripoix For Chanel
Massive and Important Moghul Style Necklace by Maison Gripoix For Chanel

Massive and Important Moghul Style Necklace by Maison Gripoix For Chanel

By Chanel

Located in Riverdale, NY

Large and Important Moghul Style Necklace by Maison Gripoix. Luxuriously colored pate de verre, crystal pastes and faux pearls, completely hand made by Maison Gripoix and caftan read...

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Vintage 1960s French Link Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

CHANEL Vintage GRIPOIX Poured Glass Floral Necklace
CHANEL Vintage GRIPOIX Poured Glass Floral Necklace

CHANEL Vintage GRIPOIX Poured Glass Floral Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Nice, FR

CHANEL vintage gold tone chain necklace featuring MAISON GRIPOIX red poured glass flower links. Adustable hook clasp closure. Embossed CHANEL Made in France. Indicative measuremen...

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20th Century French Link Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

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Antique French Link Chain For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact antique french link chain you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. If you’re looking for an antique french link 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. Most of our antique french link chain for sale are for women, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Antique French Link Chain?

Prices for an antique french link chain can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $575 and can go as high as $7,250, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,372.

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.

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. 

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