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Dog Clip Gold Chain

Garland Collection Gold Transitional Belcher Chain with Charm Clip and Dog Clip
Located in New York, NY
belcher (rolo) chain is designed with a spinning dog clip at one end and a removable charm ring with
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

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Gold

Antique 9k Rose Gold Victorian Guard Chain with Dog Clip
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous antique 9k rose gold Victorian guard chain with dog clip at 20". We love it worn plain
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Rose Gold

Victorian 14K Gold Watch Chain with T-Bar and Dog Clip
Located in Venice, CA
chain that culminates with a dog clip. On the other end is a T-bar, sculptural and textured, with two
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Gold Longuard Chain Necklace 47 Inches Pearl Slide Dog Clip
Located in New York, NY
original Victorian long chains in gorgeous 14 Karat Gold with the very fine dog clip and elegant slide
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique White Gold 13" Milgrain Work Watch Chain w/ Spring Ring & Dog Clip
Located in Montclair, NJ
next to ruler Closure: Spring ring and Dog clasp Inside Clasp Dimensions: 6.2x3.2mm (dog clip
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Antique 19th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian 48g 9K Yellow Gold Curb Link Albert Chain with Dog Clips
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian yellow gold watch chain, comprising curb links, two dog clips, and a T-bar, in 9 karat
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces

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9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 10K Gold Bi-Colored Watch Chain with 14K Gold Dog Clip and Spring Ring
Located in Venice, CA
nice cool/warm chain of alternating white and yellow gold. On either end of the chain is a 14k gold dog
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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10k Gold, 14k Gold

Jade Carnelian Lapis Malachite Tiger's Eye 14 Karat Gold Necklace Dog Clip
Located in New York, NY
, Malachite, and Tiger's Eye with a rare and wonderful Dog Clip Clasp in 14 Karat Gold. The necklace is 26
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20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces

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Carnelian, Multi-gemstone, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Tiger's Eye, 1...

9ct Rose Gold, Victorian Curb Link Bracelet with Dog Clip Clasp, Circa 1900
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Rose Gold Curb Link Bracelet with Dog Clip 9ct Gold Stamped on each link Circa 1900
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Chain Bracelets

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9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 15k Yellow Gold Long Chain Necklace, Longuard, Rope Twist Link
Located in NEWARK, GB
has elegant rope twist links with a 15kt gold dog clip fastener. These chains are such a versatile
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces

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15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Yellow Gold 13.5" Curb Link Pocket Watch Chain Necklace Dog Clip
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 10k White Gold Weight: 5.4 Grams Chain Type: Curb link chain Chain Length: 13.5
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Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Rose Gold Platinum 16.5" Rope Watch Chain Necklace Sliding Bar Dog Clip
Located in Montclair, NJ
Rare & Unique Rope Link Watch Chain Necklace With Sliding Bar Spring Ring & Dog Clasp Material
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20th Century Rope Necklaces

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Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Vintage Gold & Platinum 17.5" Rope Watch Chain Necklace w/ Sliding Bar Dog Clip
Located in Montclair, NJ
Vintage Rare & Unique Rope Link Watch Chain Necklace With Sliding Bar Spring Ring & Dog Clasp
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20th Century Rope Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Yellow Gold 11" Curb Cuban Watch Chain w/ Dog Clip Spring Ring & Bar
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 18.72 Grams Chain Type: Curb Cuban Link Chain Chain Length
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20th Century Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Yellow Gold Unique Open Watch Chain Link w/ Dog Clip Spring Ring & Bar
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold - 1 Small End Link is Gold Field Weight: 18.25 Grams Chain Type
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20th Century Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Antique Yellow Gold 60" Long Curb Link Watch Chain Necklace with Dog Clip
Located in Montclair, NJ
Inches with Dog Clip Chain Width: 2.6mm Chain Thickness: 1.2mm Clasp: Dog Clip Inside Clasp Dimensions
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Antique 19th Century Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique White Gold 14" Detailed Bar Link Pocket Watch Chain Dog Clip Spring Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 11.87 Grams Chain Type: Detailed Bar link chain Chain
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Yellow Gold 12.5" Dot Bar Link Pocket Dog Clip Watch Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
Length: 12.5 Inches Chain Thickness: 1.1mm Link Width: 2.6mm Clasp: Spring Ring & Dog Clip Inside Clasp
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Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique English 9ct Gold 20" Open Oval Chain Necklace w/ Spring Ring & Dog Clip
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 9ct Yellow Gold Weight: 99.57 Grams Chain Type: Oval Open Link Chain Length: 20
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Antique 19th Century British Link Necklaces

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Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9ct Gold 59" Long Hammered Faceted Wrap Rolo Link Chain w/ Dog Clip
Located in Montclair, NJ
Chain Length: 59 Inches Chain Width: 5.8mm (approx.) Closure: Dog Clip Inside Clasp Measurements: 8x5mm
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Antique 19th Century Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 9ct Gold 20" Curb Link Watch Chain Necklace w/ Sliding Bar & 2 Dog Clip
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 9ct Yellow Gold (Every link stamped) Weight: 44.89 Grams Chain Type: Curb Link
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20th Century Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Albert Chain Necklace 2 Dog Clips White Gold Filled Fancy Link T Bar
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A SUPERB ANTIQUE VICTORIAN FANCY LINK ALBERT CHAIN NECKLACE IN WHITE GOLD FILLED WITH TWO
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold-filled

NCR & Co Antique Victorian Gold Gilt Metal Long Guard Chain with Dog Clip
Located in London, GB
NCR & Co antique Victorian gold gilt metal long guard chain, with the original swivel dog clip that
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Victorian Book Chain Necklace Antique Dog Clip For Locket Or Pendant circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
FABULOUS BALES INCLUDING A LARGE DOG CLIP BALE AND A LARGE CIRCLE CLIP BALE. THE NECKLACE IS GOLD FILLED
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold-filled

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Edwardian Yellow Gold Chain with Dog Clip Fastening
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A brilliant Edwardian chain necklace with a dog clip fastening, modelling in 9 karat yellow gold
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Chain Necklaces

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9k Gold

Antique Curb Chain With Dog Clip, 14K Yellow Gold, Victoria
Located in McLeansville, NC
An antique 14 karat yellow gold curb chain with a dog clip. This Victorian gold chain features a
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Vintage 1950s Chain Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 9 Karat Rose Gold Long Guard Chain With Dog Clip
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A beautiful antique Victorian long guard chain necklace with a dog clip and pendant loop. Measuring
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Chain Necklaces

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9k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian 9 Carat Albert Chain with Dog Clip
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
gold. This chain is very versatile and can be used as a necklace or wrapped around the wrist to make a
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Antique 1830s British Victorian Chain Bracelets

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9k Gold

Antique Victorian 9 Karat Yellow Gold Belcher Link Chain Necklace, Dog Clip
Located in NEWARK, GB
with a makers sign. It has an antique gold plated dog clip added perfect for adding your favourite
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces

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9k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold

Antique 9ct Gold Curb Link Double Dog Clip Albert Watch Chain Necklace & Medal
Located in Henderson, NV
Antique 9ct rose gold Albert chain necklace with two dog clips, a T-bar and a medal. Each curb link
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Chain Necklaces

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9k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Antique Victorian 9 Karat Gold Long Belcher Guard Dog Clip Chain Necklace
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an antique Victorian long belcher guard chain necklace. It features a swivel dog clip that
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chain Necklaces

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9k Gold

Antique Oval Round Link Watch Chain with Dog Clip Clasp, 10K Yellow Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
An antique 10 karat yellow gold oval and round link watch chain. This Victorian gold link chain
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Vintage 1970s Chain Necklaces

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10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Kimmel 14k Rosy Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Chain w/ Dog Clip & Spring Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
chain Chain Length: 15 Inches Chain Thickness: 2.53mm Clasp: Spring Ring & Dog Clip Inside Clasp
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9 Carat Gold Necklace with Dog Clip
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
and fastens with a dog clip so can be worn in so many ways. Length: 115cm Width: 3.2mm Weight
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Gold

Vintage Gold Bead Lapis Station 33" Long Textured Necklace w/ Swivel Dog Clip
Located in Montclair, NJ
.) Material: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 45.36 Grams Type: Textured Chain Necklace w/ Stations of Bead Lapis
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20th Century Chain Necklaces

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Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14k Gold 19in Double Link Watch Chain Dog Clip & Spring Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
inches Chain Width: 3.8mm Clasps: Spring Ring (5.7mm Inside Diameter), Dog Clip (7.4x4.4mm inside
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Antique Early 1800s Victorian Link Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18k Yellow Gold & Platinum Pocket Watch Chain Spring Ring Clasp Dog Clip
Located in Montclair, NJ
Length: 15 inches Chain Width: 1.8mm Clasps: Spring Ring (6.3mm Inside Diameter), Dog Clip (6.4x3.9mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 14k Gold 13" Pocket Watch Cable Link Chain w/ Dog Clip & Spring Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 8.40 Grams Chain Type: Twisted Wire & Cable Link Overall
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Link Necklaces

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14k Gold

Victorian 9 Carat Gold Chain Necklace with Dog Clip
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
fine dog-clip. Modelled in bright 9 carat yellow gold. Length: 58cm
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Antique 1880s Victorian Chain Necklaces

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9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 14K Gold Watch Chain Necklace with Dog Clip
Located in Venice, CA
charms right at the top of the sternum, and just a bit lower than most chains. The dog clip can be worn
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Chain Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian 9 Carat Gold Longuard Chain with Dog Clip
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeously glossy bright yellow 9ct gold longuard features a dog clip that could be used to
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Necklaces

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9k Gold

Victorian 9 Carat Gold Longuard Chain with Dog Clip
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
longuard there is a dog clip. You could use this to attach a pendant or so many other things. The length of
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Antique 1850s British Victorian Chain Necklaces

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9k Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Gold Chain Necklace Enamel Slide Dog Clip
Located in New York, NY
A stunning antique Victorian 56 Inch long 14 Karat Gold Chain Necklace of great beauty. The chain
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Pearl, 14k Gold

Vintage 9 Carat Gold Double Albert Chain Necklace With Dog Clips
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A superb vintage necklace composed of two Albert chains linked by a dog clip, with two more dog
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chain Necklaces

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9k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian 9 Karat Rose Gold Long Guard Chain with Dog Clip
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A beautiful antique Victorian long guard chain necklace with a dog clip and pendant loop. Measuring
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Chain Necklaces

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9k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian 9 Karat Rose Gold Long Guard Chain with Dog Clip
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A beautiful antique Victorian long guard chain necklace with a dog clip and pendant loop. Measuring
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Chain Necklaces

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9k Gold, Rose Gold

14K Gold Victorian Prince Albert Chain with T-Bar and Dog Clips
Located in Venice, CA
This 14k gold Prince Albert watch chain has a nice elongated open curb link. The chain has a dog
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces

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14k Gold

Opera Length Yellow Gold Trombone Fetter & Link Chain with Dog Clip, circa 1920
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
rather specific term can cover a surprising range of designs. The dog (i.e. non-swivel) clip can carry
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Chain Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 10K Gold Curb Link with Dog Clip and Spring Ring Watch Chain
Located in Venice, CA
This Victorian 10k gold watch chain is a classic curb link with a dog clip and spring ring. It is a
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces

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10k Gold

Rope Length Guard or Muff Belcher Chain with Dog Clip in Rose Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
the end. The closure is a non-swiveling dog clip closure and oversized eye ring. There are no
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Chain Necklaces

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Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian circa 1880 18 Carat Nautical Anchor Link Necklace with Dog Clip
Located in Baltimore, MD
A classic Victorian 18K anchor link chain with delicate anchor links and an integral dog clip from
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Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Antique 14k Yellow Gold Solid Well Made Pocket Watch Chain Dog Clip Spring Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 12.6 Grams Length: 14” (measured on ruler) Clasp: Large spring
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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Art Deco Opal Slide Locket Pendant Chain Necklace Dog Clip 50 Inches
Located in New York, NY
A STUNNING SLIDE WITH THREE FIERY BLUE GREEN OPALS OF GREAT BEAUTY, AND A DOG CLIP FOR HANGING YOUR
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Gold-filled

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Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian 9 Carat Gold Belcher Chain Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This lovely necklace is simple and the belcher style chain gives the necklace a fine look. Length: 36cm Chain Width: 2.5mm Weight: 6.5g
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Gold, 9k Gold

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9ct Rose Gold Antique Chain
Located in London, GB
Luxurious Petit 9ct Gold Light Rose Gold Antique Chain Necklace with tight barrel clasp Era 1880 - 1910 Stamped 9c on plaque & 9ct on barrel Length 17.75 Inches Thickness 2mm
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Chain Necklaces

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9k Gold, Rose Gold

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Located in London, GB
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Gold, 9k Gold

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Dog Clip Gold Chain For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact dog clip gold chain you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 9k Gold and Rose Gold, this item was constructed with great care. If you’re looking for a dog clip gold chain from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Take a look at a dog clip gold chain featuring Carnelian from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. Most of our dog clip gold chain for sale are for women, but there are 13 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Dog Clip Gold Chain?

Prices for a dog clip gold chain can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $495 and can go as high as $3,250, while this accessory, on average, fetches $920.

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.

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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

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

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

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

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

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

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This Victorian Necklace Features a Rainbow of Gems

If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.

A Centuries-Old Style, Lockets Have Never Lost Their Romantic Appeal

Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.

This Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace Is an Heirloom in the Making

With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.

[Survey] Two-Thirds of Jewelry Gift Recipients Don’t Want to Be Surprised

Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.

Next-Level Pearls That Go Well Beyond the Expected

Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.

7 Vibrant Jewels for a Breezy Late-Summer Wardrobe

Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.

Whether Worn Alone or Layered, These Chain Link Necklaces Are Trending

Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.

Meet the Dapper, Mustachioed Parisian Who’s Tops in Crafting Enticing Jewels

After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.