Sterling Silver, Victorian Book Chain Necklace with Silver Engraved Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Book Chain Necklace & Locket Sterling Silver Elegant circa 1900 solid silver locket on its original Victorian book‑chain necklace.
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver, Victorian Book Chain Necklace with Silver & Gold Inlaid Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Book Chain Necklace Sterling Silver Circa 1880 Introducing a stunning piece of history—the Victorian Book Chain Necklace, crafted from exquisite sterling silver.
Gold, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Victorian Book Chain Necklace & Engraved Locket Hallmarked 1882
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Book Chain Necklace & Locket Sterling Silver Hallmarked Birmingham 1882 A beautiful Victorian locket and book chain in sterling silver, hallmarked Birmingham 1882.
Sterling Silver
$600Sale Price|20% Off
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 from a posh French 'Chateau' dog.
Nickel
Sampson Mordan Solid Sterling Silver Prayer Book Holder - 1894
By J. C. Vickery
Located in Bath, GB
A lovely Victorian solid / sterling silver book holder on a chain with a finger ring.
Sterling Silver
Unavailable
Victorian Book Chain with Locket
Located in Florida, FL
Victorian sterling silver book chain with locket
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.
18k Gold, Silver
Unavailable
W 0.48 in L 19.69 in
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 and yellow gold meadow birds, animals and insects.
Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Sterling Book Form Vinaigrette
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Sterling silver book form Vinaigrette, suspended on chain, by John Taylor & John Perry, Birmingham, England.
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 silver during the second half of the 19th century.
Silver, Sterling Silver
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 a stunning Victorian-era sterling silver book chain necklace, a true testament to t...
Sterling Silver
Antique Silver Gilt Book Chain Bracelet
Located in Baltimore, MD
Lovely, exceptionally wide silver-gilt chain style bracelet that is becoming on any arm.
Gilt Metal
Antique Engraved Sterling Silver Victorian Locket and Book Chain Collar Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Book Chain Necklace & Engraved Locket Sterling Silver Circa 1890 Introducing a stunning Victorian -era sterling silver book chain necklace, a true testament to timeless e...
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Victorian Book Chain & Oval Engraved Locket Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Book Chain Necklace Sterling Silver Circa 1880 A fabulous, Victorian silver book chain.
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Victorian Book Chain Necklace Hallmarked Birmingham 1883
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Book Chain Necklace Sterling Silver Hallmarked Birmingham 1883 Makers Mark M J G Introducing a stunning Victorian-era sterling silver book chain necklace, a true testa...
Sterling Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver 'Amity Eternity Infinity' Locket
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
Marked - unmarked but tests as sterling silver Measures - 6.75cm L x 4cm W Total weight of piece - 30.6 grams (NB this includes the internal components of locket) NB in the modell...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver, Victorian Book Chain Necklace with Silver Engraved Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Book Chain Necklace & Locket Sterling Silver Beautiful circa 1900 solid silver locket on its original book‑chain necklace, showcasing the bold, decorative style of the ...
Sterling Silver
Victorian Floral Silver Locket & Book Chain Aesthetic Movement
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Victorian Aesthetic Movement large ornate silver locket, with sweet forget-me-not flower details. A beautiful floral frame and engraved abstract swirl pattern and beaded det...
Sterling Silver
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 picture Locket.
Sterling Silver
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 craftsmanship.
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Book Chain Necklace with Original Oval Locket
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
A striking and highly wearable late Victorian sterling silver book chain necklace, hallmarked Birmingham 1884, retaining its original matching oval locket pendant.
Sterling Silver
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.
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Victorian Book Chain Necklace & Engraved Locket, Hallmarked 1876
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Book Chain Necklace & Locket Sterling Silver Hallmarked Birmingham 1876 A beautiful Victorian locket and book chain in sterling silver, hallmarked Birmingham 1882.
Sterling Silver
Satin Silver Victorian Book Chain c.1860
Located in Stamford, CT
This silver book chain proudly suggests that simplicity is beautiful.
Silver, Sterling Silver
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 a cutout star design.
Silver
Antique Victorian Moon and Stars Book Chain Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
The gold is dramatic in comparison with the silver book chains and shows the details stunningly.
14k Gold, Vermeil
Antique Victorian Large Niello Heart Locket and Chain
Located in Stamford, CT
The color of the darker silver is shimmering. This piece is accompanied by a simple, satin toned silver book chain that is a perfect foil for the patterned heart.
Niello, Sterling Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver Book Chain Necklace with Locket
Located in Stamford, CT
The locket can be worn without the book chain on a ribbon or silver chain. the necklace is 17 3/8 long and can be worn alone as well.
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Book Chain Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
The gold is dramatic in comparison with the silver book chains and shows the details stunningly.
14k Gold, Vermeil
Aesthetic Movement Large Sterling Silver Locket Victorian
Located in Stamford, CT
Large lockets were worn suspended from silver necklaces known as book chains in the Victorian Era.
Sterling Silver
$1,533Sale Price|20% Off
L 14 in
Antique Art Deco 14k White Gold Engraved Squared Boxy Pocket Watch Chain Link
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14K Solid White Gold Weight: 8.52 Grams Chain Type: Engraved Squared Boxy Link Chain Length: 14 Inches Chain Thickness/Width: 1.7mm (at the bar links) Clasp: Spring Ring & ...
White Gold
Henkel Grosse Germany 1973 Sterling Silver Choker Necklace #19584
By Grosse
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Henkel & Grosse Germany 1973 Sterling Silver Choker Necklace - This vintage sterling silver choker necklace is set in classic sterling silver by Henkel Grosse Germany 1973. Size: 1...
Sterling Silver
Antique c1910 English Silver Albert Chain , with Shield Shaped Pendant & T-bar.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Magnificent English Necklace, meticulously crafted in 925 Sterling Silver, featuring an intricate shield-shaped pendant - 39mm x 24mm; bearing English hallmarks to the back: Birmi...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antonio Belgiorno 900 Silver Link Bracelet, Argentina, Mid-20th Century
By Antonio Belgiorno
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Antonio Belgiorno 900 Silver Link Bracelet, Argentina, Mid-20th Century Elegant handcrafted bracelet by renowned Argentine silversmith Antonio Belgiorno, executed in solid 900 silve...
Sterling Silver
Late Victorian Silver Fancy Locket
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This wonderful silver locket features beaded detail around the edges and a panel that is raised. The inside has two compartments to keep your loved ones photo or lock of hair within....
Silver
Antique Sterling Silver & Gold Rectangular Victorian Locket, Circa 1900
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Silver Locket Sterling Silver Circa 1900 *chain sold separately A late Victorian circa 1900 silver locket with applied yellow and rose gold decoration, rectangular in fo...
Gold, Sterling Silver
$3,475
H 1.3 in W 1 in D 0.35 in L 19 in
Edwardian Style 14K White Gold & Pave Diamond Locket Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Edwardian Style 14K white gold locket pendant necklace, crafted in Italy in the 20th century, exudes timeless elegance and intricate craftsmanship. The locket is beauti...
Diamond, White Gold
Gold Filled Chain and Opening Locket Necklace circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
Gold filled chain necklace with a beautiful opening engraved locket. The chain is marked 'double' for gold filled. The necklace may be German. Chain length 45.3 cm / 17.8 inches, an...
Gold-filled
Art Deco Jet and Marcasite Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco French jet, hematite,and marcasite sautoir set in silver gilt filigree, with original twisted silk cord. L. pendant 2.50", Length Cord 29". France 1920's. Excellent cond...
Hematite, Marcasite, Gilt Metal, Silver Plate, Cut Steel
Antique Sterling Silver Victorian Large Oval Engraved Aesthetic Bird Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Silver Locket Sterling Silver Circa 1880 With its substantial size, ornate decoration, and impeccable craftsmanship, this sterling silver Victorian locket has a true heir...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 14k Yellow Gold Etruscan Revival Victorian Locket Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Dating back to the 1870s, this fabulous Victorian locket necklace, is artfully ornamented in consummate Etruscan Revival style. The locket suspends from a very fine 20 inch chain ma...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Silver and Amythest Edwardian Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Silver and Amythest Edwardian Necklace of European origin. Lovely Neoclassical motifs are used throughout with navette and oval genuine amythests. Heavy quality construction with lov...
Amethyst, Silver
Antique 1883 Silver Ivy Oval Locket Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This Victorian silver oval locket is a beautifully restrained example of late 19th-century craftsmanship, combining crisp engraving.The front is decorated with a central engraved fol...
Silver
$1,763
H 1.89 in W 0.71 in L 17.72 in
Antique 14k White Gold & Platinum Pendant Necklace with Diamonds, 1910
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold necklace with an ART NOUVEAU 14k white gold and platinum pendant set with old European cut diamonds up to. 1.00ct – F/G – VS/SI - 45 cm long Detailed description the...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage Mexican Sterling Silver Collar Necklace, Modern Design, 16"
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous Mexican collar necklace is sterling silver. It measures 1/4 of an inch wide. It has an inner diameter of 5 1/4 by 5 1/2 inches and an inner diameter of 16 inches. Marks...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Taxco Mexican Modernist Sterling Silver Heavy Paperclip Link Bracelet
By Taxco Mexico
Located in London, GB
Vintage Taxco Mexican Modernist Sterling Silver Heavy Paperclip Link Bracelet, Circa 1980 An exceptional piece of late-20th-century Mexican heritage, this striking vintage bracelet...
Silver
$138,000
Diamond Necklace Tiara
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A MASTERPIECE! 46.75 carats of white pear, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. The piece can be worn as a necklace and easily converted into a tiara...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Beautiful Vintage White Sheer Pearl + Beads + Sequins Encrusted Shawl Scarf
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage white sheer oversized piano shawl / scarf! Feature thousands of hand-sewn pearl, beads, rhinestones and sequins. Pearl tassels feature pink iridescent pailliettes o...
Loris Azzaro 1970s Silk Jersey Vintage Pink Empire Dress Gown
By Loris Azzaro
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage 1970s Loris Azzaro pink silk jersey gown! Beautiful bodice, with a draped, Grecian/Empire feel to the body. Zipper works great, just could not fit the dress form. In...
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Cupid Arrow Heart Oval Link Bracelet 8"
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Cupid Arrow Heart Oval Link Bracelet Metal: 18K gold Length: 8" Weight: 36.50 grams Hallmark: ©1994 TIFFANY&Co. 750 Condition: Excellent condition, like n...
18k Gold
Sold|$1,990
Size: Size Medium but also fits XS/S
DONNA KARAN 2012 Vintage Runway Pumpkin Ruched Long Maxi Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Donna Karan Vintage Runway SS12 Pumpkin orange Stretchy and soft Pullover Size Medium but also fits XS/S Excellent condition, minor feeling of wear Measurements in inches laying fla...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
$2,880Sale Price|44% Off
W 0.75 in L 3 in
Michael Kneebone Botswana Agate Green Topaz Diamond Green Onyx Dangle Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
A composition of green tones comprise these dramatic dangle earrings. Pear shaped and cabochon cut Botswana agate begins the decent with white diamonds, and oval cut green topaz. F...
Agate, Diamond, Onyx, Topaz, 18k Gold
1950s Vintage Brown + Beige Wool Blazer Jacket Size XS
Located in Sparks, NV
Darling vintage early-1950s blazer jacket in a beige and brown woven wool. Fully lined with front button closure. Light shoulder pads are sewn in underneath the lining. This has a ju...
$1,700Sale Price|43% Off
L 16 in
Hans Myhre Norway Scandinavian Modernist Guilloche Enamel Gold PL Silver Suite
Located in Eagan, MN
This Hans Myhre Modernist Norwegian Guilloche Enamel Silver Necklace Gilt Sterling Silver Suite including Necklace, Bracelet, Earrings, and Brooch. The set is just gorgeous! It is ...
Sterling Silver, Gold, Silver, Enamel
$600 / item
W 0.6 in L 1.19 in
Blue Sapphire Cabs 14kt Solid Gold Natural Turquoise Plain Drops Stud Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
These simple but elegant and handmade earrings have 2 Oval Blue Sapphire cabs measuring 8 x 10 mm set in a 14 Kt yellow gold bezel at the top to which are suspended 2 Plain Natural...
Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1830 Mourning Ring Gold Enamel Natural Half Pearls Flowers Garnet
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The gold ring is set with ten natural half pearls within a wavy black enamelled surround. Inside the pearl surround the ring is decorated with a garnet that might have replaced a loc...
Garnet, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Beautiful Bill Blass Vintage Sz 6 / 8 Navy Blue Silk Satin 90s Gown + Shawl
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1990s BILL BLASS Couture navy blue silk satin strapless mermaid gown and matching shawl. Strapless bodice features a super soft silk velvet in navy. Interior support holds ...
$245Sale Price|34% Off
H 11 in D 3.5 in L 11.5 in
Unique Thespian Needlepoint Comedy and Tragedy Handbag c 1960
Located in University City, MO
Unique thespian needlepoint comedy and tragedy handbag The stylish large scale retro handbag is designed with comedy and tragedy mask on both exterior sides The theatrical ma...
EAVIS & BROWN 90's Vintage Couture Silk Beaded Wedding Gown Bridal Dress Shawl
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding dress with matching shawl Vintage 1990's Heavy 100% ivory silk with iridescent glass...
Syna Turquoise Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise beads 23 carats Diamonds 0.10 carat approx. Limited edition These luxurious Candy Blue Topaz and Moon Quartz Earrings featu...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Beaded Silk Bridal Gown Wedding Dress Gloves
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding gown with matching gloves Vintage 1990's Heavy 100% ivory/taupe silk Iridescent glas...
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.
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.