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Victorian Sterling Silver Book Chain Necklace with Locket
Located in Stamford, CT
A treat of a Silver Book Chain and locket necklace that has the beautiful engraving of the
Category

Antique 1870s British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Yellow Gold Column and Heart Motif Book Chain Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A fabulous gold book chain from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This amazing handmade piece is crafted
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Ornate Gold Etruscan Link Book Chain Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
This gold book chain from the Victorian era (ca1880) is quite an outstanding piece! English in
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

15k Gold

Sterling Silver Victorian Book Chain Necklace & Locket Hallmarked London 1879
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Book Chain Necklace Sterling Silver Stamped STG 925 Hallmarked London 1879 Introducing
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Rose Gold Filled Book Chain Necklace
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Antique rose gold filled pendant book chain choker necklace . Central pendant acts as a clasp and
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold-filled, Rose Gold

Vintage Gold Book Chain with Dangling Enamel Piece, circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Gold Book Chain with Dangling Enamel Piece, Circa 1940s. Square links in brass make up the
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Vintage 1940s American Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Mixed Metal

Antique Book Chain Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Chrysoprase Box Clasp
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
hallmarks to help with identification. We've never seen a chain like this. It resembles a book chain, but
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

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

Victorian Sterling Engraved Book Chain Locket Necklace Birmingham c. 1880
Located in Berkeley, CA
period. It has beautiful engraved studs on the chain accented with round studs for a three dimensional
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Etruscan Revival English Book Chain Collar 15 KT Gold
Located in Napoli, IT
An amazing Victorian period English book chain collar designed in sought after Etruscan design
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Antique 1880s European Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold

Victorian Hardstone Cameo Locket Necklace Hand Carved Antique Book Chain 1870
Located in New York, NY
BEAUTIFUL WOMAN. THE LOCKET HANGS FROM A WONDERFUL BOOK BELCHER CHAIN. THE NECKLACE DATES TO C1860-1890
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Gold-filled

19th C. Nickel Silver Métal Extra Blanc French Adjustable Book Chain Dog Collar
Located in Haarlem, NL
An impressive antique white metal or nickel silver adjustable book chain linked collar, probably
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Nickel

Victorian Book Chain Necklace Antique Dog Clip For Locket Or Pendant circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A SUPERB ANTIQUE VICTORIAN BOOK BELCHER CHAIN NECKLACE IN A BRAIDED MESH DESIGN WITH TWO
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold-filled

Victorian Floral Silver Locket & Book Chain Aesthetic Movement
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
down 11.5 " from the top of the chain, and the chain measures 18.5". Total weight of the chain and
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian fancy link bracelet, Pink and Blue paste
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous and unusual antique fancy link bracelet. It is quite a chunky bracelet with fancy book
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Bracelets

Materials

Steel

Antique 9k gold chunky rolo link chain necklace, Victorian, Forget me not
Located in NEWARK, GB
. It has elements of the Georgian era styles and also a book chain look to it, very versatile and
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

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
Category

Vintage 1960s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

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
Category

Vintage 1960s American Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal

Miriam Haskell Victorian Revival Earclips
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
gilt filigrees with large faceted crystal pastes are suspended by two book chains. Clip back fittings
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Vintage 1950s American Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal

Chanel Rare Early Byzantine Sautoir, Maison Goossens
By Maison Goossens for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
articulated incised book chain, Byzantine shell motif gilt bronze rectangular links of hand poured glass
Category

Vintage 1970s French Byzantine Link Necklaces

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Gold Plate, Enamel, Gilt Metal

English Aesthetic Sterling Silver Double Albert Watch Chain Choker Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Double Albert watch chain. In sterling silver. With shaped book chain and fancy
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Antique Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Choker Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian sterling silver locket pendant
Located in NEWARK, GB
look great hung on a nice silver long chain or attached to a book chain necklace. Marks and era
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian silver locket pendant, Leaf engraved, Aesthetic
Located in NEWARK, GB
. This would look great hung on a nice silver long chain or attached to a book chain necklace. Marks and
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian silver locket pendant, Floral, large
Located in NEWARK, GB
attached to a book chain necklace. Marks and era: Victorian era, unmarked, tests as sterling silver
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver 'Amity Eternity Infinity' Locket
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
modelled and styled photographs the locket is pictured with a Victorian sterling silver book chain which is
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

22 Carats Rose de France Amethyst Earrings Necklace Victorian Fringe Parure 1870
Located in New York, NY
shape drops. The chain is a lovely book chain necklace. The earrings have elegant amethysts of 14mm by
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Gold-filled

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
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, 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
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Syna Yellow Gold Notebook Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18k yellow gold Diamonds 0.20 carat approx. Book has two pages Chain sold separately
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Duo Baguette Cut Diamonds Bar Set Stacker Pendant in Platinum and 9k White gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
Duo of Baguette Cut Diamonds Stacker Diamond pendant 40cm chain 9k white gold chain Featuring
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

GORGES L'ENFANT 1972 Gourmettes Mailles Braided Bracelet In Two Tones 18Kt Gold
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in Miami, FL
was named by Jacques L'Enfant as Gourmette Mailles and is published in his book, Le Livre De La Chain
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Book Chain with Locket
Located in Florida, FL
Victorian sterling silver book chain with locket
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces

Vintage Art Deco Pendant Book Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
chain necklace. In excellent condition, the pendant measures 3-1/2” x 2” and the book chain is 25” x 1
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Vintage 1930s Drop Necklaces

Vintage Locket On An Etched Book Chain Necklac
Located in New York, NY
Vintage etched book chains are always in demand. This vintage necklace is even more collectible
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces

Chinese Vintage Bead and Book Chain Necklace
Located in Long Beach, CA
A newly created necklace from Little Treasures made from early 1900s ornate brass book-chain and a
Category

2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Brass

Circa 1930 Book-Chain Necklace With Jeweled Pendant
Located in Long Beach, CA
Circa 1930 goldtone metal book-chain necklace with a large floral motif pendant. This ornately
Category

Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Base Metal

1940s Clear Stone & Milk Stone Gold Book Chain Festoon Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fantastic summer 1940's necklace. It is a collar necklace with gold metal book chain -white milk
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Vintage 1940s More Necklaces

1940s Wine Country Gold Silver Copper Grapes & Leaves Book Chain Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vino I drink Vino I wear! Gold, Silver, Copper metal tones grapes and leaves round book chain
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Vintage 1940s Unknown More Necklaces

Antique Victorian 15 Karat Book Chain and Cross with Seed Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in Mansfield, OH
Antique Victorian 15 karat book chain and cross with seed pearl pendant necklace. This Exquisite
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 15k Gold

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
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Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Link Necklaces

Early 1900s Book Chain and Topaz Faceted Glass Pendant/Brooch Necklace
Located in Long Beach, CA
converted to a pendant. It is hanging from a brass book chain necklace with a watch chain clasp. The
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Base Metal, Brass

60s Goldette Medallion Necklace
By Goldette
Located in Litchfield County, CT
front. Lovely book chain in a nice 30" length. Signed Goldette. The chain is about .75" wide.
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Vintage 1960s Chain Necklaces

Antique Victorian Book Link Collar 18 Carat Gold on Silver circa 1880 Chain
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
By Attilio Codognato
Located in Napoli, IT
made in silver Book chain is of solid 14 Kt gold signed Codognato Medallion is 16 cm x 8,5 cm (h. x w
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Vintage 1950s Italian Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

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

1950s Atomic Age Blue Molded Glass on Foiled Copper Demi Parure
Located in Houston, TX
brooch is paisley shaped, and bracelet is composed of eight rectangular book chain segments with a fold
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Copper

1920s French Deco Asian Influenced Enamel Necklace
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Beautifully 1920s art deco crafted book chain, enamel, carnelian, and glass necklace. Signed made
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco More Necklaces

Materials

Base Metal

Blue and White Porcelain Chinese Bead and Brass Bookchain Necklace
Located in Long Beach, CA
A newly created necklace from Little Treasures made from early 1900s antique, ornate brass book
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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Brass

Victorian locket pendant book collar chain necklace
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
AN IMPRESSIVE VICTORIAN c.1880 ENGRAVED WITH FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE LOCKET PENDANT ON THE BOOK COLLAR
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Antique 1880s European Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Base Metal

Signed Oscar de la Renta White Camellia Runway Necklace & Earrings Set
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in New York, NY
in size to the middle. All the flowers are carved resin connected to a book chain back in an antique
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21st Century and Contemporary American Dangle Earrings

Victorian 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
Category

Antique 1880s European Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Austro-Hungarian Bejeweled Crystal Parure 1870s
Located in Burbank, CA
and simple book chain going up around the neck. The brooch offers a similar large plaque linked
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Antique 1870s Drop Necklaces

Sterling Book Form Vinaigrette
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Sterling silver book form Vinaigrette, suspended on chain, by John Taylor & John Perry, Birmingham
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Antique 19th Century English Collectible Jewelry

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
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Coco Mademoiselle Figure Necklace and Flipbook 211713
Located in Forest Hills, NY
CONDITION ( 9.5/10 or A+) Includes Figurine Pendant, Ball Chain, Booklet, Flip Book and Box Signs of Wear
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Victorian Book Chain Necklace
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat yellow gold (acid tested) "Y" shaped Victorian book chain necklace measuring twenty
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Silver Gilt Book Chain Bracelet
Located in Baltimore, MD
). Book chain bracelets are so named because of their design of interwoven links of folded metal which
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Bracelets

Materials

Gilt Metal

Antique Victorian Silver Book Chain Bracelet, Floral
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique Victorian, Aesthetic era book chain bracelet. Pretty engraved floral links
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Bracelets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian silver book chain necklace, star links
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique, Victorian, Aesthetic era book chain necklace. This is a gorgeous piece with
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Silver Book Chain Necklace, Aesthetic Era
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique, Victorian, Aesthetic era book chain necklace. This is a day to night necklace
Category

Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Chain Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Beaded Book Chain and 800 Silver Locket
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique Victorian sterling silver beaded book chain with 800 silver oval locket. This is a
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20th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Book Chain
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This Victorian era necklace is known as a 'book' chain and has been manufactured from sterling
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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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.
Questions About Book Chain
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A book chain is a type of antique Victorian jewelry designed for lockets, cameos, chains, and necklaces. Each link in a book chain is a rectangular folded piece of metal that resembles a book and is made of solid gold or sterling silver. During the late Art Deco era of the 1930s and 1940s, book chain jewelry was popular during the Victorian jewelry resurgence (“Victorian Revival”). Shop for vintage jewelry from all over the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A Victorian book chain is a piece of jewelry — usually a necklace — that can be found in gold, sterling silver and other materials. Each link in the chain is a rectangle-shaped piece of folded metal that resembles a book. Shop a collection of vintage and modern Victorian book chains from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.