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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.

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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 has applied wire work with bezel and prong set rhinestones .Pendant is attached to a...

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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.

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Vintage 1940s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Mixed Metal

c. 1890s Victorian Gold-Filled Book Chain Necklace with Detachable Cross
c. 1890s Victorian Gold-Filled Book Chain Necklace with Detachable Cross

c. 1890s Victorian Gold-Filled Book Chain Necklace with Detachable Cross

Located in Honolulu, HI

Antique Victorian gold-filled book chain necklace, circa 1890s. Features a highly detailed, hand-engraved Gothic-style cross pendant.

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Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold-filled

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

The mark on the original clasp just says "18K," with no tasty hallmarks to help with identification. We've never seen a chain like this. It resembles a book chain, but the construc...

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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 1876
Sterling Silver Victorian Book Chain Necklace & Engraved Locket, Hallmarked 1876

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.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

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 Victorian locket and book chain in sterling silver, hallmarked Birmingham 1882.

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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 on its original Victorian book‑chain necklace.

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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 history—the Victorian Book Chain Necklace, crafted from exquisite sterling silver.

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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, 1880 circa Hand crafted in vibrant 15 KT solid gold, electronically tested Spectacular...

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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

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 from a posh French 'Chateau' dog.

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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 FABULOUS BALES INCLUDING A LARGE DOG CLIP BALE AND A LARGE CIRCLE CLIP BALE.

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold-filled

Vintage gold tone book chain large cross pendant necklace
Vintage gold tone book chain large cross pendant necklace

Vintage gold tone book chain large cross pendant necklace

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone metal • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS  •  CONDITION • good vintage condition with some signs of wear (some gold fading present) Sku ...

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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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. Clip back fittings. Excellent condition. 1960's USA.

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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 faceted Austrian crystals and rondelle beads.

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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

Flower head gilt filigrees with large faceted crystal pastes are suspended by two book chains. Clip back fittings. Excellent Condition. 1950's USA. .

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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

Of signature articulated incised book chain, Byzantine shell motif gilt bronze rectangular links of hand poured glass enamel, in emerald and ruby.

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Vintage 1970s French Byzantine Link Necklaces

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Gold Plate, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Chanel 2022 Black Lambskin Book Gold Chain 22B Cardholder
Chanel 2022 Black Lambskin Book Gold Chain 22B Cardholder

Chanel 2022 Black Lambskin Book Gold Chain 22B Cardholder

By Chanel

Located in Jersey City, NJ

A playful, instantly collectible Chanel piece from the 22B season: the iconic “book” cardholder reimagined as a tiny crossbody.

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2010s Wallets

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

Antique Victorian silver locket pendant, Floral, large

$283Sale Price|20% Off

W 1.5 in L 2.25 in

Antique Victorian silver locket pendant, Floral, large

Located in NEWARK, GB

These look great hung on a nice silver long chain or attached to a book chain necklace. Marks and era: Victorian era, unmarked, tests as sterling silver, c1880s Condition: Good use...

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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

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...

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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

The necklace has a long fringe at the bottom with two torpedo shape drops. The chain is a lovely book chain necklace. The earrings have elegant amethysts of 14mm by 11mm by 7mm and...

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Gold-filled

2.0 Carat Multi Sapphire Pendant /Necklace 18 Karat Gold Estate, Pocket Book
2.0 Carat Multi Sapphire Pendant /Necklace 18 Karat Gold Estate, Pocket Book

2.0 Carat Multi Sapphire Pendant /Necklace 18 Karat Gold Estate, Pocket Book

Located in New York, NY

Approximately 2.0 Carat Multi Sapphire Pendant /Necklace 18 Kt White Gold Estate, Pocket Book, Double chain This spectacular Pendant Necklace consisting of Multi color of sapphire...

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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, 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

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 set baguette cut FSI diamonds 2 baguettes =0.36ct Set in platinum with 18k white go...

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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 two book end set baguette cut FSI diamonds 2 baguettes =0.36ct Set in platinum with...

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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum, 9k Gold

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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

The book chain measures approximately 17 1/4" long and 7/8" wide.

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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!

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

15k Gold

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

This vintage Art Deco necklace features a large pendant with a floral design connected to a book chain necklace. In excellent condition, the pendant measures 3-1/2” x 2” and the boo...

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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

The locket opens to hold two photos and measures 1-3/4” x 1-1/2”. The book chain is 17” x 3/8” with a fold-over clasp.

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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 mix of contemporary and vintage Chinese beads of carved bone, porcelain dragons, cl...

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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.

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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Base Metal

1940s Clear Stone  & Milk Stone Gold Book Chain Festoon Necklace
1940s Clear Stone  & Milk Stone Gold Book Chain Festoon Necklace

1940s Clear Stone & Milk Stone Gold Book Chain Festoon Necklace

Located in San Francisco, CA

It is a collar necklace with gold metal book chain -white milk glass and clear glass faceted stones.

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Vintage 1940s More Necklaces

1940s  Wine Country Gold Silver Copper Grapes & Leaves Book Chain Necklace
1940s  Wine Country Gold Silver Copper Grapes & Leaves Book Chain Necklace

1940s Wine Country Gold Silver Copper Grapes & Leaves Book Chain Necklace

Located in San Francisco, CA

Gold, Silver, Copper metal tones grapes and leaves round book chain necklace. A must wear for a wine country wedding or casual wine tasting weekend!

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Vintage 1940s Unknown More Necklaces

20th Century Art Nouveau Gold Book Chain Choker Style Necklace & Earrings S/3
20th Century Art Nouveau Gold Book Chain Choker Style Necklace & Earrings S/3

20th Century Art Nouveau Gold Book Chain Choker Style Necklace & Earrings S/3

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Gold Plate Stamped Book Chain Swag Pendant Choker Style Necklace & Earrings, Set Of Three Pieces.

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Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Link Necklaces

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

It is hanging from a brass book chain necklace with a watch chain clasp. The brooch measures 4.6" long by 1.65" wide and the necklace is 19" long by .35" wide.

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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

Larger 2.25" round royal style medallion with a tree on the back and "queen" type figure on the front. Lovely book chain in a nice 30" length. Signed Goldette.

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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

Attilio Codognato Large double face Memento Mori Medallion with matched chain Hand crafted of solid 14 Kt and silver depicting two Memento Mori enamelled scenes embellished by Rock...

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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

The ring has a rounded, the brooch is paisley shaped, and bracelet is composed of eight rectangular book chain segments with a fold over clasp closure.

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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.

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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-chain and contemporary blue and white porcelain Chinese beads with dragons, flowers an...

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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

All the flowers are carved resin connected to a book chain back in an antique gold setting. It has a twisted chain that leads to the lobster clasp.

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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 CHAIN. OUTSTANDING LOOKING AND EYE CATCHING NECKLACE.

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Antique 1880s European Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Base Metal

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

Victorian Austro-Hungarian Bejeweled Crystal Parure 1870s

Located in Burbank, CA

The necklace offers a large central plaque attached on either upper edge to two smaller panels, with a classic and simple book chain going up around the neck. The brooch offers a sim...

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Antique 1870s Drop Necklaces

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 and yellow gold meadow birds, animals and insects.

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Antique 1880s European Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

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

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

Located in Dallas, TX

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

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Sterling Book Form Vinaigrette
Sterling Book Form Vinaigrette

Sterling Book Form Vinaigrette

Unavailable

H 1 in W 0.75 in

Sterling Book Form Vinaigrette

Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA

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

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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

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H 3 in W 0.5 in L 0.65 in

Coco Mademoiselle Figure Necklace and Flipbook 211713

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Measurements: Length: 0.65" Width: 0.5" Height: 3" Chain length: OVERALL EXCELLENT+ VINTAGE CONDITION ( 9.5/10 or A+) Includes Figurine Pendant, Ball Chain, Booklet, Flip Book and B...

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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

The book chain became a staple of mid-to-late-19th-century fashion.

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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 inches long and 11mm wide with a spring ring clasp.

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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

The "book chain" design came out of the Victorian era and remained popular into the Art Nouveau and Deco periods.

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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, joined together with fancy silver links, terminating with a box slide clasp.

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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 star punched chunky links and an extra y drop.

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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 with one side having an elaborate design of diamond and circular shapes each punch...

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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 beautiful example of the book chains and lockets that were so popular as a Victorian jewel...

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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 a stunning Victorian-era sterling silver book chain necklace, a true testament to t...

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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 silver during the second half of the 19th century.

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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 appliquéd stars and crescent moons covering the entire necklace.

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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: France Measurements: Length: 7.9" Width: 1.75" Height: 6" Handle Drop: 1" OVE...

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21st Century and Contemporary Wallets and Small Accessories

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 going on in this necklace with heavily engraved and scalloped links.

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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 picture Locket.

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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

The locket itself is large and heavy with a smooth reverse and an incredibly detailed front with a raised and applied fancy motif. The book chain necklace has nice chunky wide links...

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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

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 on its original book‑chain necklace, showcasing the bold, decorative style of the ...

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Engraved Sterling Silver Victorian Locket and Book Chain Collar Necklace
Antique Engraved Sterling Silver Victorian Locket and Book Chain Collar Necklace

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...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Victorian Book Chain Necklace Hallmarked Birmingham 1883
Antique Sterling Silver Victorian Book Chain Necklace Hallmarked Birmingham 1883

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...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

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 Made Antique Locket Collar Necklace.

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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 craftsmanship.

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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 screwable lid for holding perfume or oil.

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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

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...

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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

It is quite a chunky bracelet with fancy book chain style links each intercepted with baby pink and blue paste.

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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

The locket suspends from a substantial 15k yellow gold 18" book link chain via a spring loaded bolt ring fastening and flared ring loop attachment to the upper border of the design.

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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

This piece is accompanied by a simple, satin toned silver book chain that is a perfect foil for the patterned heart.

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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

The 14k yellow gold Victorian "book-chain" style link is reversible. Total weight is 46.2 grams.

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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

It has a large integral bale, perfect for adding to a long antique chain or a book chain style necklace. The Swallow featured heavily in Victorian jewellery, including aesthetic, no...

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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

The necklace has flat rounded rectangular book chain type links connected with large silver jump rings, the links are engraved with ivy leaves on one side in an aesthetic manner, the...

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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 magnetic closure, and flip open style. There is an interior zipper compartment 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 glass bead fringe.

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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

Bibles and other rare and precious books would often be chained to prevent them from going missing. The Prayer Book is missing from this set.

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Early 20th Century Late Victorian Religious Items

Materials

Wood

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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

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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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