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Braided 18k Gold Chains

Tiffany & Co. Silver & 18k Yellow Gold Braided Rope Link Chain Bracelet
Tiffany & Co. Silver & 18k Yellow Gold Braided Rope Link Chain Bracelet

Tiffany & Co. Silver & 18k Yellow Gold Braided Rope Link Chain Bracelet

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: Solid Sterling Silver & 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 14.3 Grams Length: 7.0” (measured on ruler) can comfortably fit up to a 6.7” wrist Closure: Lobster clasp Thickness & Width:...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Italian 18 Karat Braided Yellow Gold Bold Chain Bracelet
Italian 18 Karat Braided Yellow Gold Bold Chain Bracelet

Italian 18 Karat Braided Yellow Gold Bold Chain Bracelet

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

Outrageous in 18k gold, this stunning circa 1950's bracelet of intricately braided gold delivers maximum impact with complementing finishes of both bright and textured gold. Italian ...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Chain Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Braided Byzantine Link Necklace
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Braided Byzantine Link Necklace

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Braided Byzantine Link Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Vintage necklace crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum featuring a braided Byzantine link design.

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20th Century Byzantine Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Cartier 106 grams 18K Yellow Gold Large Braided Link Bracelet
Cartier 106 grams 18K Yellow Gold Large Braided Link Bracelet

Cartier 106 grams 18K Yellow Gold Large Braided Link Bracelet

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

A bold vintage Cartier bracelet crafted in rich 18 karat yellow gold, showcasing an elegant large braided link design. The sculptural construction creates a striking yet refined pres...

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Vintage 1950s Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

10k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Braided Twist Rope 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
Braided Twist Rope 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet

Braided Twist Rope 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

This bold bracelet drapes your wrist with a stylist braided twist of bright 18 karat yellow gold. As a jewelry wardrobe leader, this flexible gold rope bracelet at a generous 7.3mm i...

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Early 2000s American Chain Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Braided Herringbone Wrap Bracelet
Italian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Braided Herringbone Wrap Bracelet

Italian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Braided Herringbone Wrap Bracelet

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

Wrap your wrist in multiple lengths of satin and bright 18 karat yellow gold interwoven herringbone chain braided which present the defined and stylish look of casual elegance.

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Early 2000s Italian Chain Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 karat Bracelet Two Tone Yellow and white gold Braided Reversible French
18 karat Bracelet Two Tone Yellow and white gold Braided Reversible French

18 karat Bracelet Two Tone Yellow and white gold Braided Reversible French

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Two-Tone 18k Gold Braided Reversible Bracelet, Yellow gold and white gold. French Art Deco style one side is two-tone with white and gold stripes alternating across the braided he...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chain Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Italian Well Made 18k Gold 15" Fancy Braided Textured Wheat Link Chain Necklace
Italian Well Made 18k Gold 15" Fancy Braided Textured Wheat Link Chain Necklace

Italian Well Made 18k Gold 15" Fancy Braided Textured Wheat Link Chain Necklace

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 49.77 Grams Chain Type: Braided Wheat Link Chain Length: 15 Inch Chain Width: 5mm Clasp: Lobster Claw Condition: Original finish & patina pre...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Woven Braided Mesh 18K Bracelet
Woven Braided Mesh 18K Bracelet

Woven Braided Mesh 18K Bracelet

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W 0.88 in L 7.63 in

Woven Braided Mesh 18K Bracelet

Located in Fuquay Varina, NC

A truly unique and striking 18k yellow gold beaded and braided woven mesh bracelet with an integrated hidden box and safety latch closure. Hallmarks: 750 Measurements: Inside Circu...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Chain Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bracelet Braid Liquid Minimal Snake Chain 18 Karat Gold-Plated Silver Greek
Bracelet Braid Liquid Minimal Snake Chain 18 Karat Gold-Plated Silver Greek

Bracelet Braid Liquid Minimal Snake Chain 18 Karat Gold-Plated Silver Greek

By Maggoosh

Located in Athens, GR

"Liquid braid" bracelet A handwoven braid made of three flat snake chains. This bracelet is perfect for everyday but special occasions too. Every chain has been individually hand...

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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Necklace Braid Liquid Minimal Snake Chain 18 Karat Gold-Plated Silver Greek
Necklace Braid Liquid Minimal Snake Chain 18 Karat Gold-Plated Silver Greek

Necklace Braid Liquid Minimal Snake Chain 18 Karat Gold-Plated Silver Greek

By Maggoosh

Located in Athens, GR

"Liquid braid necklace " A handwoven braid made of three flat snake chains. Perfect for everyday but special occasions too. This piece is designed to embrace your body's form, it fe...

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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Necklace Slim Braid Liquid Minimal Snake Chain 18 Karat Gold-Plated Silver Greek
Necklace Slim Braid Liquid Minimal Snake Chain 18 Karat Gold-Plated Silver Greek

Necklace Slim Braid Liquid Minimal Snake Chain 18 Karat Gold-Plated Silver Greek

By Maggoosh

Located in Athens, GR

"Liquid braid slim necklace " A handwoven braid made of three flat snake chains. Perfect for everyday but special occasions too. This piece is designed to embrace your body's form,...

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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Matthia's & Claire Etrusca 18k Gold Braided Woven Bracelet with Diamonds
Matthia's & Claire Etrusca 18k Gold Braided Woven Bracelet with Diamonds

Matthia's & Claire Etrusca 18k Gold Braided Woven Bracelet with Diamonds

By Matthia's & Claire

Located in New Orleans, LA

The Etruscans are recognized around the world for the mastery of their goldsmiths. Since the founding of their society, the Etruscan civilization has specialized in the ancient pract...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Chain Bracelets

Materials

Gold

Matthia's & Claire 18 Karat Yellow Gold "Etruscan" Braided Diamond Bracelet
Matthia's & Claire 18 Karat Yellow Gold "Etruscan" Braided Diamond Bracelet

Matthia's & Claire 18 Karat Yellow Gold "Etruscan" Braided Diamond Bracelet

By Matthia's & Claire

Located in New Orleans, LA

Matthia's & Claire 18K Yellow Gold "Etruscan" 7 3/4" Braided Link Diamond Bracelet with Exquisite Diamond Clasp. A stunning addition to your wrist stack! The Etruscan Collection is ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Etruscan Revival Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sterling Silver, 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Egyptomania Braided Scarab Bracelet
Sterling Silver, 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Egyptomania Braided Scarab Bracelet

Sterling Silver, 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Egyptomania Braided Scarab Bracelet

By Azza Fahmy

Located in London, GB

Sterling Silver, 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Braided Scarab Bracelet. Part of Azza Fahmy's 2020 Egyptomania Revival Collection. A stackable style that can be worn by Men or Women. Ava...

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2010s Egyptian Egyptian Revival Chain Bracelets

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Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling ...

Wheat Braided Gold Long Link Chain Necklace
Wheat Braided Gold Long Link Chain Necklace

Wheat Braided Gold Long Link Chain Necklace

Located in Miami, FL

This vintage 1960's long chain necklace rendered in artfully textured 18K yellow gold consists of an assemblage of interlocking wheat links, creating an impressive braided design.

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Vintage 1960s Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

1980s French Braided 18 Karat Gold Chain
1980s French Braided 18 Karat Gold Chain

1980s French Braided 18 Karat Gold Chain

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A timeless design to put the final touches on any outfit. Fashioned in braided glistening 18k gold. Stamped with French hallmarks. 31 inches long. Weighs 60.7 grams.

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Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. 40 Inch Braided Gold Chain
Tiffany & Co. 40 Inch Braided Gold Chain

Tiffany & Co. 40 Inch Braided Gold Chain

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

A unique braided design combining high polished and textured stands of 18 karat gold. Signed Tiffany & Co and stamped Germany. 40 inches long.

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Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Textured Braided Wide Mesh Link Chain Bracelet
Bvlgari Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Textured Braided Wide Mesh Link Chain Bracelet

Bvlgari Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Textured Braided Wide Mesh Link Chain Bracelet

By Bulgari

Located in Montclair, NJ

You're looking at a master piece by the Italian luxury brand Bvlgari. This incredibly well made vintage bracelet is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a wide design constr...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Chain Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold 18 Karat Braid Chain Antique Plaited Neacklace
Yellow Gold 18 Karat Braid Chain Antique Plaited Neacklace

Yellow Gold 18 Karat Braid Chain Antique Plaited Neacklace

Located in Vannes, FR

Discover this Gold Chain Antique plaited Neacklace Gold 18 K weight 39.98 Length 22 cm Security Claps. SIgned By Celin

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21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18 Carat Yellow Gold Braided Wheat Chain Bracelet
Tiffany & Co. 18 Carat Yellow Gold Braided Wheat Chain Bracelet

Tiffany & Co. 18 Carat Yellow Gold Braided Wheat Chain Bracelet

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in London, GB

This classic bracelet by Tiffany & Co. showcases a braided round wheat chain design masterfully crafted from 18 carat yellow gold. This piece screams vintage Tiffany, and would look ...

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2010s American Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Braided Oval Link Chain Necklace
Vintage French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Braided Oval Link Chain Necklace

Vintage French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Braided Oval Link Chain Necklace

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Heavy yet elegant French chain necklace made of 18k braided yellow gold. Larger links are all braided, smaller links are braided on a front and solid gold on a back side.

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Vintage 1970s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Woven Mesh Braided Bracelet
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Woven Mesh Braided Bracelet

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Woven Mesh Braided Bracelet

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This vintage Tiffany & Co. bracelet features a wide braided mesh design in 18k yellow gold. The flexible weave gives it a dimensional look while maintaining comfort on the wrist. Mea...

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Late 20th Century Chain Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Woven Braided Style Solid Gold Necklace
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Woven Braided Style Solid Gold Necklace

Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Woven Braided Style Solid Gold Necklace

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Lovely vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Necklace. Styled as a woven braid it lays comfortable and stylish on the neckbone same way as it was worn 40 years ago. Excellent condit...

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20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY & CO Woven Braided Yellow Gold Necklace
TIFFANY & CO Woven Braided Yellow Gold Necklace

TIFFANY & CO Woven Braided Yellow Gold Necklace

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Woven Braided Chain Necklace by Tiffany & Co.

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20th Century American Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

M. Buccellati Wide Gold Textured Braided Bracelet
M. Buccellati Wide Gold Textured Braided Bracelet

M. Buccellati Wide Gold Textured Braided Bracelet

By Buccellati

Located in Miami, FL

Dover Jewelry presents this eye catching bracelet by designer M. Buccellati crafted in solid 18K yellow gold. This attractive men's or women's flexible woven bracelet with texture...

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1990s Italian Chain Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

Piaget Woven Braided Yellow and White Gold Bracelet
Piaget Woven Braided Yellow and White Gold Bracelet

Piaget Woven Braided Yellow and White Gold Bracelet

By Piaget

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow and White Gold Woven Braided Bracelet by Piaget. Details: Length: 7.5" Weight: 25 grams Width: 10mm Stamped Hallmarks: PIAGET 750 *Free Shipping within the Unite...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Chain Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

Bvlgari 18 Karat Yellow Gold Braided Lapis Bracelet
Bvlgari 18 Karat Yellow Gold Braided Lapis Bracelet

Bvlgari 18 Karat Yellow Gold Braided Lapis Bracelet

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H 0.4 in W 0.6 in Dm 2.5 in L 7.5 in

Bvlgari 18 Karat Yellow Gold Braided Lapis Bracelet

By Bulgari

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Exquisite 18k yellow gold braided bracelet features pyramid shaped lapis lazuli stones made by Bvlgari. Designed by Carlo Weingrill (circa 1970s - early 1980s). Stamped with the Bvlg...

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Late 20th Century Chain Bracelets

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet with Braided Pattern
18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet with Braided Pattern

18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet with Braided Pattern

Located in Zurich, CH

Wonderful 18 karat yellow gold bracelet with braided pattern, late 20th Century. Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and composed of 3 sets of corded gold wires interlaced as a braid. Th...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Chain Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Braided Link Bracelet in 18ct Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Braided Link Bracelet in 18ct Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Braided Link Bracelet in 18ct Yellow Gold

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in London, England

A beautiful pre-owned Tiffany & Co. braided link bracelet in 18-karat yellow gold. Dimensions: 19.5x1.0cm. Gross weight: 34.6g.

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2010s American Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century French Diamond 18 Karat Gold Braided Bracelet
Mid-Century French Diamond 18 Karat Gold Braided Bracelet

Mid-Century French Diamond 18 Karat Gold Braided Bracelet

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Mid Century French Diamond 18 Karat Gold Braided Bracelet. Featuring 20 round brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 1.20 carats, graded colorless, VS clarit...

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Vintage 1960s Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

George L'enfant 1960 Paris Double Paillette Twisted Bracelet Braided 18Kt Gold
George L'enfant 1960 Paris Double Paillette Twisted Bracelet Braided 18Kt Gold

George L'enfant 1960 Paris Double Paillette Twisted Bracelet Braided 18Kt Gold

Located in Miami, FL

A double links bracelet designed by George L'Enfant. An impressive, extraordinary and very rare Double Paillette bracelet, created at the atelier of George L'Enfant in Paris France ...

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Vintage 1960s French Modernist Chain Bracelets

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermès By Georges Lenfant Chaine D'ancre Braided Yellow Gold Bracelet Small
Hermès By Georges Lenfant Chaine D'ancre Braided Yellow Gold Bracelet Small

Hermès By Georges Lenfant Chaine D'ancre Braided Yellow Gold Bracelet Small

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Amazing Authentic Hermès Bracelet By Georges LENFANT Pattern: Chaine d'Ancre Made of Yellow Gold 750 (18K) Composed of 12 links and one toggle closure "HERMES PARIS" and Serial ...

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Vintage 1970s French Chain Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier 1971 London Bracelet With Braided Links In 18Kt Yellow & White Gold
Cartier 1971 London Bracelet With Braided Links In 18Kt Yellow & White Gold

Cartier 1971 London Bracelet With Braided Links In 18Kt Yellow & White Gold

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

A braided bracelet designed by Cartier. Very interesting and important piece created by Jean-Jacques Cartier in London, United Kingdom in the 1971. This bracelet is composed by 8 fl...

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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Chain Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Polished Round & Braided Cable Figure 8 Link Chain Necklace
18K Gold Polished Round & Braided Cable Figure 8 Link Chain Necklace

18K Gold Polished Round & Braided Cable Figure 8 Link Chain Necklace

Located in Montclair, NJ

Enjoy! Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 72.75 Grams Chain Type: Polished Round & Braided Cable Figure 8 Long Link Chain Length: 32.5 Inches (wearable length) Chain Width: 9.7...

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1990s Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegant Italian 18k Yellow Gold 18" Braided Flat Herringbone Chain Necklace
Elegant Italian 18k Yellow Gold 18" Braided Flat Herringbone Chain Necklace

Elegant Italian 18k Yellow Gold 18" Braided Flat Herringbone Chain Necklace

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 17.12 Grams Chain Type: Braided Flat Herringbone link Chain Length: 18 inches Chain Width: 7.7mm (approx.)

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Braided 18k Gold Chains For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of braided 18k gold chains for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 38 vintage versions or 9 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 20th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Contemporary and Modern are consistently popular styles when it comes to braided 18k gold chains. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Tiffany & Co., Buccellati and Maggoosh are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Browse our collection of 2 Diamond versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. There are many cushion cut and round cut braided 18k gold chains for sale. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of braided 18k gold chains, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Braided 18k Gold Chains?

Prices for braided 18k gold chains can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $372 and can go as high as $24,000, while braided 18k gold chains, on average, fetch $5,300.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.