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

Victorian Yellow Gold Column and Heart Motif Book Chain Necklace

Located in Narberth, PA

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

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

15k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Victorian Ornate Gold Etruscan Link Book Chain Necklace

Located in Narberth, PA

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

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

15k Gold

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

Satin Silver Victorian Book Chain c.1860

Located in Stamford, CT

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

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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

Antique Victorian Rose Gold Filled Book Chain Necklace

Located in Monroe Township, NJ

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold-filled, Rose Gold

Vintage Gold Brass Book Chain Necklace with Green Enamel Pendant
Vintage Gold Brass Book Chain Necklace with Green Enamel Pendant

Vintage Gold Brass Book Chain Necklace with Green Enamel Pendant

$525

H 21 in W 1 in D 0.25 in Dm 19 in L 21 in

Vintage Gold Brass Book Chain Necklace with Green Enamel Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Gold Book Chain with Dangling Enamel Piece, Circa 1940s. Square links in brass make up the

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Vintage 1940s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Mixed Metal

Antique Book Chain Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Chrysoprase Box Clasp
Antique Book Chain Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Chrysoprase Box Clasp

Antique Book Chain Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Chrysoprase Box Clasp

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

hallmarks to help with identification. We've never seen a chain like this. It resembles a book chain, but

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2010s American Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Chrysophrase, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sterling Silver Victorian Book Chain Necklace & Engraved Locket Hallmarked 1882
Sterling Silver Victorian Book Chain Necklace & Engraved Locket Hallmarked 1882

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

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

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

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

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

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver, Victorian Book Chain Necklace with Silver & Gold Inlaid Locket
Sterling Silver, Victorian Book Chain Necklace with Silver & Gold Inlaid Locket

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

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

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

Victorian Etruscan Revival English Book Chain Collar 15 KT Gold

Located in Napoli, IT

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

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Antique 1880s European Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold

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

Victorian Hardstone Cameo Locket Necklace Hand Carved Antique Book Chain 1870

Located in New York, NY

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Gold-filled

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

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

Located in Haarlem, NL

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

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Nickel

Victorian Book Chain Necklace Antique Dog Clip For Locket Or Pendant circa 1870
Victorian Book Chain Necklace Antique Dog Clip For Locket Or Pendant circa 1870

Victorian Book Chain Necklace Antique Dog Clip For Locket Or Pendant circa 1870

Located in New York, NY

THIS IS A SUPERB ANTIQUE VICTORIAN BOOK BELCHER CHAIN NECKLACE IN A BRAIDED MESH DESIGN WITH TWO

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold-filled

Miriam Haskell Black Bakelite Cascade Long Earrings
Miriam Haskell Black Bakelite Cascade Long Earrings

Miriam Haskell Black Bakelite Cascade Long Earrings

By Miriam Haskell

Located in New York, NY

Miriam Haskell long cascade earrings of black bakelite beads on signature russian gilt book chain

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Vintage 1960s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Miriam Haskell Crystal Chandelier Earclips
Miriam Haskell Crystal Chandelier Earclips

Miriam Haskell Crystal Chandelier Earclips

By Miriam Haskell

Located in New York, NY

Miriam Haskell crystal chandelier earclips. Composed of gilt book chain with clear and gold flashed

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Vintage 1960s American Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal

Miriam Haskell Victorian Revival Earclips
Miriam Haskell Victorian Revival Earclips

Miriam Haskell Victorian Revival Earclips

By Miriam Haskell

Located in New York, NY

gilt filigrees with large faceted crystal pastes are suspended by two book chains. Clip back fittings

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Vintage 1950s American Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal

Chanel Rare Early Byzantine Sautoir, Maison Goossens
Chanel Rare Early Byzantine Sautoir, Maison Goossens

Chanel Rare Early Byzantine Sautoir, Maison Goossens

By Maison Goossens for Chanel

Located in New York, NY

articulated incised book chain, Byzantine shell motif gilt bronze rectangular links of hand poured glass

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Vintage 1970s French Byzantine Link Necklaces

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Gold Plate, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Antique Victorian silver locket pendant, Floral, large
Antique Victorian silver locket pendant, Floral, large

Antique Victorian silver locket pendant, Floral, large

Located in NEWARK, GB

attached to a book chain necklace. Marks and era: Victorian era, unmarked, tests as sterling silver

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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

Victorian Sterling Silver 'Amity Eternity Infinity' Locket

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

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

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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

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

Located in New York, NY

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

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Gold-filled

Baguette Cut Duo Diamond Bar pendant in Platinum and 18k White gold
Baguette Cut Duo Diamond Bar pendant in Platinum and 18k White gold

Baguette Cut Duo Diamond Bar pendant in Platinum and 18k White gold

Located in Brisbane, AU

Baguette Cut Diamond Bar set necklace 40cm chain 18k white gold chain Featuring two book end

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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Duo Baguette Cut Diamonds Bar Set Stacker Pendant in Platinum and 9k White gold
Duo Baguette Cut Diamonds Bar Set Stacker Pendant in Platinum and 9k White gold

Duo Baguette Cut Diamonds Bar Set Stacker Pendant in Platinum and 9k White gold

Located in Brisbane, AU

Duo of Baguette Cut Diamonds Stacker Diamond pendant 40cm chain 9k white gold chain Featuring

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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum, 9k Gold

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Victorian Book Chain with Locket
Victorian Book Chain with Locket

Victorian Book Chain with Locket

Located in Florida, FL

Victorian sterling silver book chain with locket

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces

Vintage Art Deco Pendant Book Chain Necklace
Vintage Art Deco Pendant Book Chain Necklace

Vintage Art Deco Pendant Book Chain Necklace

Located in New York, NY

chain necklace. In excellent condition, the pendant measures 3-1/2” x 2” and the book chain is 25” x 1

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Vintage 1930s Drop Necklaces

Vintage Locket On An Etched Book Chain Necklac
Vintage Locket On An Etched Book Chain Necklac

Vintage Locket On An Etched Book Chain Necklac

Located in New York, NY

Vintage etched book chains are always in demand. This vintage necklace is even more collectible

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces

Chinese Vintage Bead and Book Chain Necklace
Chinese Vintage Bead and Book Chain Necklace

Chinese Vintage Bead and Book Chain Necklace

Located in Long Beach, CA

A newly created necklace from Little Treasures made from early 1900s ornate brass book-chain and a

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2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Brass

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

Circa 1930 Book-Chain Necklace With Jeweled Pendant

Located in Long Beach, CA

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

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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Base Metal

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

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

Located in Long Beach, CA

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

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Base Metal, Brass

60s Goldette Medallion Necklace
60s Goldette Medallion Necklace

60s Goldette Medallion Necklace

Unavailable

W 0.75 in L 30 in

60s Goldette Medallion Necklace

By Goldette

Located in Litchfield County, CT

front. Lovely book chain in a nice 30" length. Signed Goldette. The chain is about .75" wide.

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Vintage 1960s Chain Necklaces

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

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

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

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

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Attilio Codognato Memento Mori Double Face Medallion and Chain
Attilio Codognato Memento Mori Double Face Medallion and Chain

Attilio Codognato Memento Mori Double Face Medallion and Chain

By Attilio Codognato

Located in Napoli, IT

made in silver Book chain is of solid 14 Kt gold signed Codognato Medallion is 16 cm x 8,5 cm (h. x w

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Vintage 1950s Italian Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Citrine, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Silver

1950s Atomic Age Blue Molded Glass on Foiled Copper Demi Parure
1950s Atomic Age Blue Molded Glass on Foiled Copper Demi Parure

1950s Atomic Age Blue Molded Glass on Foiled Copper Demi Parure

Located in Houston, TX

brooch is paisley shaped, and bracelet is composed of eight rectangular book chain segments with a fold

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Vintage 1950s American Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Copper

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

1920s French Deco Asian Influenced Enamel Necklace

Located in Litchfield County, CT

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

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Early 20th Century Art Deco More Necklaces

Materials

Base Metal

Blue and White Porcelain Chinese Bead and Brass Bookchain Necklace
Blue and White Porcelain Chinese Bead and Brass Bookchain Necklace

Blue and White Porcelain Chinese Bead and Brass Bookchain Necklace

Located in Long Beach, CA

A newly created necklace from Little Treasures made from early 1900s antique, ornate brass book

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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Brass

Signed Oscar de la Renta White Camellia Runway Necklace & Earrings Set
Signed Oscar de la Renta White Camellia Runway Necklace & Earrings Set

Signed Oscar de la Renta White Camellia Runway Necklace & Earrings Set

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in New York, NY

in size to the middle. All the flowers are carved resin connected to a book chain back in an antique

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21st Century and Contemporary American Dangle Earrings

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

Victorian locket pendant book collar chain necklace

Located in Boston, Lincolnshire

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

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Antique 1880s European Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Base Metal

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

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

Located in Lancashire, Oldham

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

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Antique 1880s European Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

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

Victorian Austro-Hungarian Bejeweled Crystal Parure 1870s

Located in Burbank, CA

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

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Antique 1870s Drop Necklaces

Sterling Book Form Vinaigrette
Sterling Book Form Vinaigrette

Sterling Book Form Vinaigrette

Unavailable

H 1 in W 0.75 in

Sterling Book Form Vinaigrette

Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA

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

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Antique 19th Century English Collectible Jewelry

Coco Mademoiselle Figure Necklace and Flipbook 211713
Coco Mademoiselle Figure Necklace and Flipbook 211713

Coco Mademoiselle Figure Necklace and Flipbook 211713

Unavailable

H 3 in W 0.5 in L 0.65 in

Coco Mademoiselle Figure Necklace and Flipbook 211713

Located in Forest Hills, NY

CONDITION ( 9.5/10 or A+) Includes Figurine Pendant, Ball Chain, Booklet, Flip Book and Box Signs of Wear

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Victorian Book Chain Necklace
Victorian Book Chain Necklace

Victorian Book Chain Necklace

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W 1 in L 18.5 in

Victorian Book Chain Necklace

Located in New Orleans, LA

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Victorian Book Chain Necklace
Victorian Book Chain Necklace

Victorian Book Chain Necklace

Located in Towson, MD

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

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Antique Silver Gilt Book Chain Bracelet

Located in Baltimore, MD

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

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Bracelets

Materials

Gilt Metal

Antique Victorian Silver Book Chain Bracelet, Floral
Antique Victorian Silver Book Chain Bracelet, Floral

Antique Victorian Silver Book Chain Bracelet, Floral

Located in NEWARK, GB

A beautiful antique Victorian, Aesthetic era book chain bracelet. Pretty engraved floral links

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Bracelets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian silver book chain necklace, star links
Antique Victorian silver book chain necklace, star links

Antique Victorian silver book chain necklace, star links

Located in NEWARK, GB

A beautiful antique, Victorian, Aesthetic era book chain necklace. This is a gorgeous piece with

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Silver Book Chain Necklace, Aesthetic Era
Victorian Silver Book Chain Necklace, Aesthetic Era

Victorian Silver Book Chain Necklace, Aesthetic Era

Located in NEWARK, GB

A beautiful antique, Victorian, Aesthetic era book chain necklace. This is a day to night necklace

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Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Chain Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Beaded Book Chain and 800 Silver Locket
Victorian Sterling Silver Beaded Book Chain and 800 Silver Locket

Victorian Sterling Silver Beaded Book Chain and 800 Silver Locket

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Antique Victorian sterling silver beaded book chain with 800 silver oval locket. This is a

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20th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Sterling Silver Victorian Book Chain Necklace & Locket Hallmarked London 1879

Located in Brighton, GB

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

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Book Chain
Victorian Sterling Silver Book Chain

Victorian Sterling Silver Book Chain

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

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

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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

Antique Victorian Moon and Stars Book Chain Necklace

Located in Stamford, CT

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

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Vermeil

Louis Vuitton Reverse Monogram Book Chain Wallet 2LK0105
Louis Vuitton Reverse Monogram Book Chain Wallet 2LK0105

Louis Vuitton Reverse Monogram Book Chain Wallet 2LK0105

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dix hills, NY

Louis Vuitton Reverse Monogram Book Chain Wallet 2LK0105 Date Code/Serial Number: RFID Made In

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21st Century and Contemporary Wallets and Small Accessories

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

Victorian Book Chain Link Gold Bracelet

Located in Narberth, PA

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

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Antique 1880s Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

15k Gold

Victorian Silver Book Chain Necklace, Collar Necklace
Victorian Silver Book Chain Necklace, Collar Necklace

Victorian Silver Book Chain Necklace, Collar Necklace

Located in NEWARK, GB

A gorgeous antique Victorian silver collar or book chain necklace. There is so much detailing

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Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Link Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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

Victorian Silver Photo Locket and Book Chain Collar Necklace

Located in Montreal, QC

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

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Antique 1890s British Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Gilt Locket and Book Chain Necklace
Antique Victorian Gilt Locket and Book Chain Necklace

Antique Victorian Gilt Locket and Book Chain Necklace

Located in NEWARK, GB

motif. The book chain necklace has nice chunky wide links which are lightly textured on one side, it is

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Antique Sterling Silver Victorian Book Chain & Oval Engraved Locket Necklace
Antique Sterling Silver Victorian Book Chain & Oval Engraved Locket Necklace

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

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Victorian Unusual Etruscan Link Gold Book Chain Bracelet

Located in Narberth, PA

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

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Antique 1880s Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

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

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

Located in Brighton, GB

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

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Antique Late 19th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

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

Sterling Silver Victorian Book Chain Collar Enamel Locket Necklace original Box

Located in Brighton, GB

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

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Vintage Victorian Style Silver Plated Fairytale Book Chain Necklace with Bottle
Vintage Victorian Style Silver Plated Fairytale Book Chain Necklace with Bottle

Vintage Victorian Style Silver Plated Fairytale Book Chain Necklace with Bottle

Located in Haarlem, NL

Vintage metal silver plated book chain necklace, with a separate little container or bottle with a

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20th Century Dutch Victorian Religious Items

Materials

Metal

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

Victorian Floral Silver Locket & Book Chain Aesthetic Movement

Located in Scotts Valley, CA

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

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

1930s Chilean Coin Bib Necklace
1930s Chilean Coin Bib Necklace

1930s Chilean Coin Bib Necklace

Located in Gresham, OR

1930s Republic of Chile coins set, bib-style, on a book chain. Coins are dated from 1912 to 1930s

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Vintage 1930s Chilean Arts and Crafts Chain Necklaces

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

Antique Edwardian fancy link bracelet, Pink and Blue paste

Located in NEWARK, GB

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

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Bracelets

Materials

Steel

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

Antique Victorian 1880s Emerald and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Locket

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

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

Antique Victorian Large Niello Heart Locket and Chain

Located in Stamford, CT

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

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Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Niello, Sterling Silver

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

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

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Silver Swallow Locket, Aesthetic Era, Large
Antique Victorian Silver Swallow Locket, Aesthetic Era, Large

Antique Victorian Silver Swallow Locket, Aesthetic Era, Large

Located in NEWARK, GB

long antique chain or a book chain style necklace. The Swallow featured heavily in Victorian jewellery

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Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Silver Collar Necklace, Engraved Links, Aesthetic
Victorian Silver Collar Necklace, Engraved Links, Aesthetic

Victorian Silver Collar Necklace, Engraved Links, Aesthetic

Located in NEWARK, GB

necklace with heavily engraved links. The necklace has flat rounded rectangular book chain type links

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Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Link Necklaces

Materials

Silver

PAULE KA Black Leather Chain Pocket Book Clutch
PAULE KA Black Leather Chain Pocket Book Clutch

PAULE KA Black Leather Chain Pocket Book Clutch

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Paule Ka design is composed of a supple black pig skin. Features a multi-hue chain strap with

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Shoulder Bags

William De Lillo 1970s Gold & White Glass Bead Fringe Necklace
William De Lillo 1970s Gold & White Glass Bead Fringe Necklace

William De Lillo 1970s Gold & White Glass Bead Fringe Necklace

By William De Lillo

Located in New York, NY

. The necklace is comprised of a gold plate book chain style necklace with 45 hand strung 6 mm white

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Vintage 1960s American More Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

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

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

Located in Van Nuys, CA

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

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Early 20th Century Late Victorian Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Victorian Sterling Silver Bookchain Necklace
Victorian Sterling Silver Bookchain Necklace

Victorian Sterling Silver Bookchain Necklace

Located in Washington Depot, CT

features round links alternating with book links. Chain measures approx 16" long, 3/4" wide circle links

Category

20th Century Unknown Early Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

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

Located in New York, NY

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

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15k Gold

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

Antique 9k Yellow Gold Albert Chain Necklace Circa 1910

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive, antique 9 karat yellow gold Albert chain; part of our diverse antique gold chain collections. This exceptional, fine and impressive antique chain has been cra...

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Vintage 1910s Chain Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Vintage Etruscan Revival Portuguese Cannetille 19.2K Gold & Turquoise Necklace
Vintage Etruscan Revival Portuguese Cannetille 19.2K Gold & Turquoise Necklace

Vintage Etruscan Revival Portuguese Cannetille 19.2K Gold & Turquoise Necklace

Located in Venice, CA

A superb Portuguese necklace with incredible cannetille gold work in 19.2 karats. The necklace has a luxurious design of heavy woven gold that glows from its high karat. It contains ...

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20th Century Portuguese Etruscan Revival Chain Necklaces

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Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Albert Watch Link Chain Necklace

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

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

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

Located in London, GB

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

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Signet Rings

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Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fine Georgian Citrine and Gold Parure
Fine Georgian Citrine and Gold Parure

Fine Georgian Citrine and Gold Parure

Located in London, GB

A fine Georgian citrine and gold parure, consisting of a necklace, a pair of earrings and a pair of bracelets, the necklace consisting of an oval-cut faceted citrine surrounded by a ...

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Antique 1820s British George III Drop Earrings

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Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian Star Sapphire Diamond Guilloche Enamel 14K Gold Ring Circa 1830
Antique Georgian Star Sapphire Diamond Guilloche Enamel 14K Gold Ring Circa 1830

Antique Georgian Star Sapphire Diamond Guilloche Enamel 14K Gold Ring Circa 1830

Located in New York, NY

Stunning Georgian Period cabochon star sapphire, diamond, cobalt blue guilloche enamel 14K gold ring. Circa 1830 This beautiful antique ring dates from the George IV/Regency Period. ...

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Antique 19th Century Georgian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

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

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

By Eugene Fontenay

Located in New York, NY

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

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Antique 19th Century French Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18K Yellow Gold Mano Sautoir Slide Chain Necklace, Circa 1840
Antique 18K Yellow Gold Mano Sautoir Slide Chain Necklace, Circa 1840

Antique 18K Yellow Gold Mano Sautoir Slide Chain Necklace, Circa 1840

Located in New York, NY

Mano or Hand motif jewelry has a rich history. The origin dates back to ancient Rome where Fede rings incorporating the design of two clasped hands were worn to symbolize faith, fide...

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Locket 14 Karat Gold Etruscan Revival Pendant Circa 1860
Antique Victorian Locket 14 Karat Gold Etruscan Revival Pendant Circa 1860

Antique Victorian Locket 14 Karat Gold Etruscan Revival Pendant Circa 1860

Located in New York, NY

This is a gorgeous 14 Karat Gold Victorian - Belle Epoque Picture Locket pendant in an Etruscan Revival Design of great beauty. The locket has the most stunning warm brushed 14 Kara...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold

Antique 9k Yellow Gold Longuard Chain Necklace
Antique 9k Yellow Gold Longuard Chain Necklace

Antique 9k Yellow Gold Longuard Chain Necklace

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique 9 karat yellow gold longuard chain necklace; part of our diverse antique gold chains collection. This exceptional, fine and impressive antique longuard...

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Antique Early 1900s Chain Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Victorian Silver Fancy Collar Necklace and Locket
Victorian Silver Fancy Collar Necklace and Locket

Victorian Silver Fancy Collar Necklace and Locket

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This collar necklace is engraved with fine detail. The locket has a bird and surrounding it are stars. Locket is empty for your treasures. Length: 44cm Chain Width: 18mm Locket Dim...

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Antique 1850s British Victorian Link Necklaces

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Silver

Antique Gilt Chain Collar Necklace
Antique Gilt Chain Collar Necklace

Antique Gilt Chain Collar Necklace

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This beautiful gilt collar is flat and sits beautifully. The smooth hoops are linked with decorative links and the necklace is fastened with a large bolt clasp. Length: 41cm Chain ...

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Vintage 1980s British Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Gold

Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr
Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr

Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr

Located in SE

Luxurious Antique Ring in Renaissance style, band and crown tested solid 18K Gold,not hallmarked, European, ca. XVIII - early XIX centuries. Huge cabochon of natural Light - Blue Sa...

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Antique Early 19th Century European Baroque Revival Solitaire Rings

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Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 1880s heart Locket Rose Cut Diamond Gold Locket Pendant
Antique Victorian 1880s heart Locket Rose Cut Diamond Gold Locket Pendant

Antique Victorian 1880s heart Locket Rose Cut Diamond Gold Locket Pendant

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique rose cut diamond heart locket pendant with an estimate diamond weight of 3 carats decorated with black enamel total pendant length 4cm dates back to the astro hungarian era 1...

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Late Georgian Aquamarine and Gold Parure
Late Georgian Aquamarine and Gold Parure

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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Antique Early 19th Century British George III Drop Earrings

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Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Book Chain For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the book chain you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 15k Gold and Silver — can elevate any look. Making the right choice when shopping for a book chain may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years.

How Much is a Book Chain?

The price for a book chain starts at $425 and tops out at $15,595 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $2,250.

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