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Henry Dunay Yellow Gold Hammered Curb Link Necklace
By Henry Dunay
Located in Dallas, TX
18K Yellow Gold Hammered Curb Link Necklace from Henry Dunay. Bright Finish Look on this gorgeous
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Rubellite Tourmaline Diamond Gold Curb-Link Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A chic and well-made curb link necklace set with a gem rubellite tourmaline. The tourmaline weighs
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21st Century and Contemporary American Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Textured Twisted Curb Link Necklace Italy
Located in Brandford, CT
18k Yellow Gold 34.4g Ladies 7mm Textured Twisted Curb Link Necklace Italy 27.5" Condition
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Yellow Gold Heavy Diamond Cut Double Circle Curb Link Necklace
Located in Brandford, CT
22k Yellow Gold 82g Heavy Diamond Cut 16mm Double Circle Curb Link Necklace 17" Condition
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Link Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Walters Faith's 18K Rose Gold and All Diamond Mini Curb Link Necklace
By Walters Faith
Located in New York, NY
Walters Faith's Saxon Collection 18K Rose Gold and All Diamond Mini Curb Link Necklace. 4.65
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2010s Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Verdura Gold Curb Link Necklace
By Verdura
Located in New York, NY
This Verdura Curb textured link necklace features 18K Gold slightly flattened twisted oval curb
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Rome Vintage Ancient Greek Coin Full Diamond Set Gold Curb Link Necklace
By Bvlgari
Located in New York, NY
Unique Bvlgari Rome Vintage Ancient Greek Coin Full Diamond Set Gold Curb Link Necklace From Our
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold and White Gold Diamond Curb Link Necklace
By Cindy Royce
Located in Chicago, IL
18K Yellow Gold and White Gold Diamond Curb Link Necklace, set with 264 full cut round diamonds
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Vintage 1970s American Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Mario Buccellati 18k Yellow Gold Curbed Link Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in MIAMI, FL
front portion of the design. The wide open link necklace is called a curb link necklace. The necklace
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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

14K Gold Flat Hollow Curb Link Necklace in 18 inches
Located in Great neck, NY
14K Gold Flat Hollow Curb Link Necklace in 18 inches. This piece is perfect for everyday wear and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Twisted Heart Flat Curb Link Necklace Set in 18k Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage Tiffany & Co. twisted heart flat curb link necklace set in 18k yellow and white
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1990s Retro Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona High-Tech Black Ceramic Yellow Gold Curb-Link Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
ceramic curb-link necklace. Dimension: Lenght : 23.03 in / 58.5 cm Chain : H 0.91 in / 23.21 mm X W 0.61
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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H 0.91 in. W 0.61 in. D 0.08 in. L 20.39 in.
Bulgari 1970' Ruby Sapphire Diamond Curb Link Necklace
By Bvlgari
Located in Napoli, Italy
Designed as curb link chain featuring three stations featuring oval shaped cabochons. Consisting of
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Late 20th Century French Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

14.50 Carat Diamond Flower Estate 18 Karat Curb Link Necklace
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This one-of-a-kind diamond estate necklace features seven pave diamond flowers and designed in
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Late 20th Century Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Double Curb Link Necklace, Paris, circa 1950
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Gold “Paillette” Double Curb Link Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris, circa 1950, Manufactured
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Vintage 1950s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Bulgari 1980's Diamond Amethyst Citrine Aquamarine Tourmaline Curb Link Necklace
By Bvlgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as curb link chain featuring seven stations featuring cushion shaped cabochons measuring
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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Tourmaline, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Gold, 18k Go...

Cartier 1960s Gold Graduated Curb Link Necklace with Tubular Link Back Chain
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A mid-century classic gold necklace of graduating ribbed curb links with a back chain of chevron
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Gold Coin Pendant Curb Link Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18k gold curb link chain necklace, with center coin pendant. Necklace is 16.5" long, pendant - 28mm
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Vintage 1980s More Necklaces

Materials

Gold

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Curb-Link Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Curb-link style chain necklace in 18k yellow gold, the top side is entirely pave-set with diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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W 0.27 in. L 17.5 in.
Bvlgari Two-Tone Gold Curb Link Necklace
By Bvlgari
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Bvlgari necklace crafted in 18 karat yellow and rose gold. Alternating yellow gold
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Vintage 1980s Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Alex Jona High-Tech Black Ceramic Gold Long Curb-Link Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
ceramic 97.5 cm. long curb-link necklace. With a hardness approaching that of diamond, high-tech ceramic
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Alex Jona High-Tech Black Ceramic Gold Long Curb-Link Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
ceramic 80 cm. long curb-link necklace. With a hardness approaching that of diamond, high-tech ceramic is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Curb Link Necklace Chain Dog Charms 9k Gold Watch Key
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed antique Victorian curb link chain necklace crafted in 9k rose gold
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Late 20th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

1980s Italian 18 Karat Gold Curb Link Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Fashionable chic Italian 1980s 18 karat yellow gold curb link choker necklace with a minimal
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Vintage 1980s Italian More Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

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H 0.7 in. L 17.5 in.
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Curb-Link Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Curb-link collar necklace in polished 18k yellow gold, featuring three open oval-shaped links each
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona High Tech White Ceramic 18 Karat Gold Curb Link Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
ceramic curb-link necklace. Dimensions : H 2 cm x W 2.7 cm x L 142 cm x D 1.7 cm - H 0.78 in x W 8.25 in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

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H 0.79 in. W 1.07 in. D 0.67 in. L 16.54 in.
Alex Jona High-Tech Black Ceramic 18 Karat Rose Gold Curb-Link Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
-link necklace. L 17.72 in / 45.5 cm x W 0.82 in / 20.90 mm x D 0.11/ 2.92 mm With a hardness
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Alex Jona High Tech Black Ceramic and 18 Karat Gold Curb Link Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
curb-link necklace. Dimensions : H 1.9 cm x W 3 cm x L 47 cm x D 2 cm - H 0.74 in x W 1.18 in x L 18.50
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

  • Alex Jona High Tech Black Ceramic and 18 Karat Gold Curb Link Necklace
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H 0.75 in. W 1.19 in. D 0.79 in. L 18.51 in.
Alex Jona High Tech Black Ceramic and 18 Karat Gold Curb Link Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
curb-link necklace. Dimensions : H 1.9 cm x W 3 cm x L 52.2 cm x D 2 cm - H 0.74 in x W 1.18 in x L
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

  • Alex Jona High Tech Black Ceramic and 18 Karat Gold Curb Link Necklace
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H 0.75 in. W 1.19 in. D 0.79 in. L 17.72 in.
Alex Jona High-Tech White Ceramic 18 Karat Rose Gold Curb-Link Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted 18k rose gold and white high-tech ceramic curb-link
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow gold and High-Tech Black Ceramic Curb Link Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
ceramic curb-link necklace. With a hardness approaching that of diamond, high-tech ceramic is a highly
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

  • Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow gold and High-Tech Black Ceramic Curb Link Necklace
  • Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow gold and High-Tech Black Ceramic Curb Link Necklace
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H 0.79 in. W 1.07 in. D 0.67 in. L 16.82 in.
Bulgari Rome Vintage Ancient Coin ‘Monete’ Yellow Gold Curb Link Necklace
By Bvlgari
Located in London, GB
sheer essence of history and luxury. The piece centres around an ancient coin held by curb link chain
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Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

14k Yellow Gold Diamond Curb Link 20ct Necklace
Located in New York, NY
curb link necklace. This necklace is featuring a 20.00ctw wow!!!!!! in round cut natural diamonds; G
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2010s Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Green Jade 14K Yellow Gold Necklace, circa 1970s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One green jade 14K yellow gold curb link necklace featuring 6 prong set, oval and pear cabochon
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Vintage 1970s Link Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

1980s Curb Link Gold Necklace Bracelet Set
Located in New York, NY
1980s vintage 14k gold curb link necklace. Measuring 17.5" long and 20mm wide. Marked 14k. Weight
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20th Century More Necklaces

Materials

Gold

14K Yellow Gold Curb Chain Necklace 24 inch, 14.3gr
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k Yellow Gold Curb Link Necklace Measures 24in x 2.1mm weighs 14.3gr
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20th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Curb Necklace with 5 Diamonds
Located in Stuttgart, BW
century, slight signs of wear, box lock with 2x security eight . Curb link necklace wit 5 brilliant-cut
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20th Century Modern More Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold

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H 0.08 in. W 0.16 in. L 16.54 in.
Gold Diamond Cameo Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold pendant on curb link necklace. Set with diamonds approx. 1.50ctw, and shell cameo
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20th Century More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Curb Chain with 40 Octagonal Diamonds
Located in Stuttgart, BW
, L: approx. 90 cm, 20th century, slight signs of wear. Curb link necklace 40 with single -cut
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20th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Estate Italian Gold Curb Link Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An estate gold collar length curb link chain necklace in 18k. Italy
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Vintage 1970s Italian Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

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W .38 in. L 16 in.
Curb Link Neklace in 14k Yellow Gold, Necklace
Located in Surfside, FL
Curb link neklace in 14k yellow gold. Mecklace length: 23".
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20th Century Link Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Curb Link 2 Piece Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This magnificently crafted 18K yellow gold two piece necklace is comprised of one 18 inch length
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Late 20th Century German Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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W .88 in. L 34.38 in.
14 Karat Yellow Gold Flat Curb Link Chain Necklace
Located in Brandford, CT
14k Yellow Gold 8.2g Flat 3.5mm Curb Link Chain Necklace 21.5" Condition: Excellent Condition
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Link Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Solid Curb Link Chain Necklace
Located in Brandford, CT
14k Yellow Gold 23.9g Solid 3.5mm Curb Link Chain Necklace 26.5" Condition: Excellent Condition
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Late 20th Century Unknown Link Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Curb Chain with 56 Diamonds
Located in Stuttgart, BW
, solid design. Curb link necklace with 56 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approx. 0.38 ct, good color
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20th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Bvlgari Vintage Curb Link Longchain
By Bvlgari
Located in San Antonio, TX
Bvlgari Vintage Curb Link Longchain. Signed Bvlgari with assay marks for Milan, Italy.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

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W .38 in. L 36 in.
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hollow Light Curb Link Chain Necklace
Located in Brandford, CT
14k Yellow Gold 10.5g Hollow Light 4.5mm Curb Link Chain Necklace 26" Condition: Excellent
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Link Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Hollow Light Curb Link Chain Necklace
Located in Brandford, CT
18k Yellow Gold 9.7g Hollow Light 5mm Curb Link Chain Necklace 23.5" Condition: Excellent
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Link Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Solid Heavy Curb Link Chain Necklace
Located in Brandford, CT
14k Yellow Gold 42g Solid Heavy 6.5mm Curb Link Chain Necklace 22" Condition: Excellent Condition
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Link Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Thin Flat Curb Link Chain Necklace
Located in Brandford, CT
14k Yellow Gold 8.4g Thin Flat 3mm Curb Link Chain Necklace 20.5" Condition: Excellent Condition
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Link Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Reversible 5 Tier Curbed Band Link Gold Necklace 14kt Gold
Located in New York, NY
5 Link Curb Necklace. 15 Inches (wearable length) 9.8mm 14kt. yellow gold 38 Grams.
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2010s American Link Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Hollow Light Curb Link Chain Necklace
Located in Brandford, CT
14k Yellow Gold 8g Hollow Light 4.5mm Curb Link Chain Necklace 24" Condition: Excellent Condition
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Link Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Solid Flat Curb Link Chain Necklace
Located in Brandford, CT
14k Yellow Gold 19.1g Solid Flat 6mm Curb Link Chain Necklace 22.5" Condition: Excellent
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Link Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980s Gold, Rhinestone and Pearl Curb Link Triple Stand Necklace
Located in New York, NY
1980s three strand curb link chain necklace with large clasp. Each of the three strands of chain
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Vintage 1980s American Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

10k Karat Yellow Gold Hollow Light Curb Link Chain Necklace Turkey
Located in Brandford, CT
10k Yellow Gold 11.8g Hollow Light 5.5mm Curb Link Chain Necklace Turkey 20" Condition: Excellent
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Link Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Hollow Polished Ladies Curb Link Chain Necklace
Located in Brandford, CT
14k Yellow Gold 19.7g Hollow Polished 7mm Ladies Curb Link Chain Necklace 15.75" Condition
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Link Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Solid Thin Curb Link Chain Necklace Italy
Located in Brandford, CT
14k Yellow Gold 17g Solid Thin 3mm Curb Link Chain Necklace Italy 24" Condition: Excellent
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Link Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

24 Karat Pure Yellow Gold Solid Ladies Curb Link Chain Necklace
Located in Brandford, CT
24k Pure Yellow Gold 24.3g Solid Ladies 3.5mm Curb Link Chain Necklace 18" Condition: Excellent
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Link Necklaces

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24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Plated Curb Link Chain Collar Necklace with Rhinestones circa 1980s
Located in London, GB
Fabulous gold plated curb link chain necklace, featuring a single row of clear faceted rhinestones
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Vintage 1980s English Link Necklaces

14 Karat Yellow Gold Solid Thin Cuban Curb Link Chain Necklace
Located in Brandford, CT
14k Yellow Gold 20.2g Solid Thin 3mm Cuban Curb Link Chain Necklace 24" Condition: Excellent
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Link Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Curb Link Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact curb link necklace you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a curb link necklace 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 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a curb link necklace has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Jona, Cartier and Tiffany & Co. are consistently popular. Take a look at a curb link necklace featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a curb link necklace, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Curb Link Necklace?

Prices for a curb link necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $177 and can go as high as $235,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $5,500.

Finding the Right necklaces for You

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage necklaces designed by David Webb — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bvlgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

Questions About Curb Link Necklace
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A curb link chain has links that have been flattened and twisted. They interlock tightly together to form a chain. Curb link chains are popular in very fine formations as well as much chunkier variations. They are ideal for creating statement necklaces. Do check out the wide variety of curb link chains in different jewelry styles and metals on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A curb chain necklace is composed of round links that are slightly twisted, flattened, interlocked and looped together to form a chain. Curb chain necklaces are popular in very fine formations as well as much chunkier variations. They are ideal for creating statement necklaces. Shop various designs of curb chain necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a wide variety of different types of links used in necklace chains. One of the most common is a cable link, which consists of oval or round links connected to each other. Box links are simple, but they feature square or rectangular-shaped links that connect. Curb links are similar to cable links, but their curves and thicker links give them a heavy durability. Other artistic link styles include flat links and herringbone links. Shop a variety of link necklaces and chains from top sellers on 1stDibs.