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Estate 18k Chain Necklace

Cartier Flat Link Necklace 18k White Gold Chain Estate Signed Jewelry
Cartier Flat Link Necklace 18k White Gold Chain Estate Signed Jewelry

Cartier Flat Link Necklace 18k White Gold Chain Estate Signed Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

Vintage Cartier Fidelity bar link necklace crafted in 18 karat white gold. The flat link

Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Estate 18k "Diamonds-by-the-Yard" Necklace
Estate 18k "Diamonds-by-the-Yard" Necklace

Estate 18k "Diamonds-by-the-Yard" Necklace

Located in Narberth, PA

A simply stunning "diamonds-by-the-yard" necklace! Crafted in 18k white gold, this necklace is

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Chain, Citrine Pendant- Estate Jewelry
18K Yellow Gold Chain, Citrine Pendant- Estate Jewelry

18K Yellow Gold Chain, Citrine Pendant- Estate Jewelry

By Rose and Choc

Located in Wallingford, CT

18k Gold Link Chain Necklace Stone: Citrine set on 14k gold Chain Length: 16" inches Estate

Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Yellow Gold

Estate Antique 18K Yellow Gold Unique Link Chain - VHK#895a
Estate Antique 18K Yellow Gold Unique Link Chain - VHK#895a

Estate Antique 18K Yellow Gold Unique Link Chain - VHK#895a

Located in Hicksville, NY

Estate Antique 18K Yellow Gold Unique Link Chain - VHK#895a Year: 1900s Item Details: Metal Type

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Antique Early 1900s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Victorian 1880s Antique 18K Yellow Gold and Pearl Unique Link Chain
Estate Victorian 1880s Antique 18K Yellow Gold and Pearl Unique Link Chain

Estate Victorian 1880s Antique 18K Yellow Gold and Pearl Unique Link Chain

Located in Hicksville, NY

Estate Victorian 1880s Antique 18K Yellow Gold and Pearl Unique Link Chain - VHK#816a Item Details

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Antique 1880s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 18K Gold Vintage Tri Color Gold Link Chain 29.5 Inch - VHK#1008
Estate 18K Gold Vintage Tri Color Gold Link Chain 29.5 Inch - VHK#1008

Estate 18K Gold Vintage Tri Color Gold Link Chain 29.5 Inch - VHK#1008

Located in Hicksville, NY

Estate 18K Gold Vintage Tri Color Gold Link Chain 29.5 Inch - VHK#1008 Item Details: Year: 1900s

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Hot Lips Necklace Diamond Mother of Pearl Estate 18 Karat White Gold Chain
Hot Lips Necklace Diamond Mother of Pearl Estate 18 Karat White Gold Chain

Hot Lips Necklace Diamond Mother of Pearl Estate 18 Karat White Gold Chain

Located in Torrance, CA

Stylish and finely detailed mother of pearl & diamond hot lips necklace crafted in 18 karat white

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Estate 18K Tumbled Tourmaline Textured Oval Link Opera Length Necklace 34” 110ct
Estate 18K Tumbled Tourmaline Textured Oval Link Opera Length Necklace 34” 110ct

Estate 18K Tumbled Tourmaline Textured Oval Link Opera Length Necklace 34” 110ct

Located in Winter Springs, FL

An impressive opera length necklace crafted in deep 18K yellow gold and finished with a lovely hand

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 18K Yellow Gold Thorn & Twig Pearl Necklace ANGELA CUMMINGS For ASSAEL
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Thorn & Twig Pearl Necklace ANGELA CUMMINGS For ASSAEL

Estate 18K Yellow Gold Thorn & Twig Pearl Necklace ANGELA CUMMINGS For ASSAEL

By Angela Cummings

Located in Winter Springs, FL

An exceptional necklace by Angela Cummings for Assael. The quality is exactly what you have come

Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Vintage Italian 39 Inch 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
1960s Vintage Italian 39 Inch 18k Yellow Gold Necklace

1960s Vintage Italian 39 Inch 18k Yellow Gold Necklace

Located in South Pasadena, CA

1960s Vintage Italian 39 Inch 18k Yellow Gold Necklace. The 1960s Vintage Italian 39 inch chain

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Estate 18k Yellow Gold Sautoir Long Chain Necklace
Vintage Estate 18k Yellow Gold Sautoir Long Chain Necklace

Vintage Estate 18k Yellow Gold Sautoir Long Chain Necklace

Located in Feasterville, PA

This exquisite 18k yellow gold necklace is a timeless piece that exemplifies elegance and

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Early 2000s Drop Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Citrine Pineapple Necklace Estate 18k Yellow Gold 22" Chain Fruit Jewelry
Citrine Pineapple Necklace Estate 18k Yellow Gold 22" Chain Fruit Jewelry

Citrine Pineapple Necklace Estate 18k Yellow Gold 22" Chain Fruit Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

Stylish contemporary citrine Pineapple necklace crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 2000s

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Tiffany & Co Necklace Sterling Silver 18k Gold Initial GM 21" Chain
Estate Tiffany & Co Necklace Sterling Silver 18k Gold Initial GM 21" Chain

Estate Tiffany & Co Necklace Sterling Silver 18k Gold Initial GM 21" Chain

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Torrance, CA

Stylish pre-owned Tiffany & Co rope necklace crafted in sterling silver and 18k yellow gold. The

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Plique a Jour Fish Necklace Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 26" Chain Estate Jewelry
Plique a Jour Fish Necklace Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 26" Chain Estate Jewelry

Plique a Jour Fish Necklace Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 26" Chain Estate Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

x 1 3/4 inches. Metal & Hallmark: 18 karat yellow gold. The necklace is hallmarked '18k' and

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Estate Yellow Gold Fiery Diamond Pendant w/ Cable Link Chain 15" Necklace
Estate Yellow Gold Fiery Diamond Pendant w/ Cable Link Chain 15" Necklace

Estate Yellow Gold Fiery Diamond Pendant w/ Cable Link Chain 15" Necklace

Located in Montclair, NJ

- 0.25ctw (approx.) Material: 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 3.89 Grams Chain Type: 15" - Cable link - Push Clasp

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Diamond Koi Fish Large Amazing 18 KT Pendant Chain
Estate Diamond Koi Fish Large Amazing 18 KT Pendant Chain

Estate Diamond Koi Fish Large Amazing 18 KT Pendant Chain

Located in Napoli, IT

This magnificent estate Diamond pendant is 1970 circa Extremely well crafted by incredible

Category

Vintage 1970s European Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Estate Huge 45.6 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Halo Pendant Diamond Cable Link Chain
Estate Huge 45.6 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Halo Pendant Diamond Cable Link Chain

Estate Huge 45.6 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Halo Pendant Diamond Cable Link Chain

By H & H Jewels

Located in Miami, FL

style chain that is 16.5 inches in length. -Aquamarine and diamond estate necklace -Aquamarine

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Estate Textured Pear Link Chain Necklace 18k Yellow 64 Grams!
Estate Textured Pear Link Chain Necklace 18k Yellow 64 Grams!

Estate Textured Pear Link Chain Necklace 18k Yellow 64 Grams!

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Estate open pear shape link chain necklace designed in solid 18 karat yellow. The links measure 14

Category

1990s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Estate Cartier Yellow Gold Charm Necklace with Cartier Santos Chain
Estate Cartier Yellow Gold Charm Necklace with Cartier Santos Chain

Estate Cartier Yellow Gold Charm Necklace with Cartier Santos Chain

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Designer: Cartier​​​​​​​ Type: Charm Necklace​​​​​​​ Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18k Charms

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Roberto Coin Venetian Princess 18k Rose Gold Lapis & Diamond Necklace
Estate Roberto Coin Venetian Princess 18k Rose Gold Lapis & Diamond Necklace

Estate Roberto Coin Venetian Princess 18k Rose Gold Lapis & Diamond Necklace

By Roberto Coin

Located in Dallas, TX

pendant is set along a 34 inch paper clip chain. This necklace is a part of the Eiseman Estate Jewelry

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Rose Gold

Vintage Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Chain Necklace Estate Jewelry
Vintage Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Chain Necklace Estate Jewelry

Vintage Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Chain Necklace Estate Jewelry

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Chic necklace made of 18 karat yellow gold and round brilliant cut diamonds (G-H color, VS1 clarity

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Estate 18K Yellow Gold Twist Link Chain Necklace
Vintage Estate 18K Yellow Gold Twist Link Chain Necklace

Vintage Estate 18K Yellow Gold Twist Link Chain Necklace

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Vintage Estate 18K Yellow Gold Twist Link Chain Necklace. This beautiful chain is crafted

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage David Webb Necklace 18k Gold Diamond Chain Estate Jewelry
Vintage David Webb Necklace 18k Gold Diamond Chain Estate Jewelry

Vintage David Webb Necklace 18k Gold Diamond Chain Estate Jewelry

By David Webb

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A delicate vintage David Webb 18k gold and diamond chain necklace. Diamonds are bezel set in

Category

Vintage 1980s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Estate 18k Yellow Gold Chain
Estate 18k Yellow Gold Chain

Estate 18k Yellow Gold Chain

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful 18k yellow gold chain, length 22". Easy to wear and versatile. Fun to stack or wear on

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Paperclip Link Necklace Estate 18k Yellow Gold Chain Fine Jewelry Italy
Paperclip Link Necklace Estate 18k Yellow Gold Chain Fine Jewelry Italy

Paperclip Link Necklace Estate 18k Yellow Gold Chain Fine Jewelry Italy

Located in Torrance, CA

Stylish and finely detailed paperclip link necklace crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Pomellato Diamond Chain Necklace 18k White Yellow Gold Estate Jewelry
Vintage Pomellato Diamond Chain Necklace 18k White Yellow Gold Estate Jewelry

Vintage Pomellato Diamond Chain Necklace 18k White Yellow Gold Estate Jewelry

By Pomellato

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A chic and elegant Pomellato diamond chain necklace made of 18k white and yellow gold. The chain

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Curb Link Diamond Stations Estate Chain Necklace
18K Yellow Gold Curb Link Diamond Stations Estate Chain Necklace

18K Yellow Gold Curb Link Diamond Stations Estate Chain Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Designed as an 18K Yellow Gold curb link long chain with pave set round cut diamond stations set in

Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Revival Gold Bar and Link Chain Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Art Deco Revival Gold Bar and Link Chain Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry

Art Deco Revival Gold Bar and Link Chain Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry

Located in Montreal, QC

High Quality 18K Yellow Gold Art Deco Revival Open Chain Bar Link Necklace Beautifully Hand crafted

Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace Chain
Estate 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace Chain

Estate 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace Chain

Located in Los Angeles, CA

16" long estate 18k yellow gold chain necklace with approximately 9.60 grams of gold. Great for

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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Chain Necklace Ruby Sapphire Ceylon AGL No Heat Estate
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Chain Necklace Ruby Sapphire Ceylon AGL No Heat Estate

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Chain Necklace Ruby Sapphire Ceylon AGL No Heat Estate

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Colorful necklace featuring five no heat heart cut Ceylon sapphires coming with a Gemstone Report

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage David Webb 18k Hammered Gold Necklace Estate Jewelry
Vintage David Webb 18k Hammered Gold Necklace Estate Jewelry

Vintage David Webb 18k Hammered Gold Necklace Estate Jewelry

By David Webb

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An impressive vintage David Webb 18k hammered gold necklace. The design consists of a series of

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Vintage 1980s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond 18k Gold Platinum Necklace Textured Vintage Fine Estate Jewelry
Diamond 18k Gold Platinum Necklace Textured Vintage Fine Estate Jewelry

Diamond 18k Gold Platinum Necklace Textured Vintage Fine Estate Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

wide (0.14 inches) Metal & Hallmark: 18 karat yellow gold & platinum. The necklace is hallmarked "18k

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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Estate Retro Carl Bucherer 18K Yellow Gold Curb Link Chain Fob
Estate Retro Carl Bucherer 18K Yellow Gold Curb Link Chain Fob

Estate Retro Carl Bucherer 18K Yellow Gold Curb Link Chain Fob

By Carl F. Bucherer

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Estate Retro Carl Bucherer 18K Yellow Gold Curb Link Chain Fob - 16 inches. This

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Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Hindu Diamond Necklace 18k Yellow Gold COA Estate Signed Jewelry
Cartier Hindu Diamond Necklace 18k Yellow Gold COA Estate Signed Jewelry

Cartier Hindu Diamond Necklace 18k Yellow Gold COA Estate Signed Jewelry

By Cartier

Located in Torrance, CA

Pre-owned Cartier Hindi diamond necklace crafted in 18k yellow gold. Four larger diamonds are

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sidney Garber Snake Necklace Wrap Around Lariat 18k Yellow Gold Estate Jewelry
Sidney Garber Snake Necklace Wrap Around Lariat 18k Yellow Gold Estate Jewelry

Sidney Garber Snake Necklace Wrap Around Lariat 18k Yellow Gold Estate Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

: 18 karat yellow gold. The necklace is hallmarked "750" for 18k gold and "Sidney Garber"

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier, France Estate Gold Paper Clip Link Chain
Cartier, France Estate Gold Paper Clip Link Chain

Cartier, France Estate Gold Paper Clip Link Chain

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

A 1970s gold chain of paper clip links with clasp of like design, in 18k. Cartier, Paris. #46309

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Vintage 1970s French Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

French Antique Long Chain Gold Necklace
French Antique Long Chain Gold Necklace

French Antique Long Chain Gold Necklace

Located in South Pasadena, CA

French Antique Long Chain Gold Necklace French 1900s long chain necklace in 18-karat gold. Hand

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

French Antique Long Gold Chain Necklace
French Antique Long Gold Chain Necklace

French Antique Long Gold Chain Necklace

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Antique French long gold chain necklace circa 1900. The 18-karat gold design comprises a series of

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Antique Handmade Yellow Gold Long Chain Necklace
Antique Handmade Yellow Gold Long Chain Necklace

Antique Handmade Yellow Gold Long Chain Necklace

Located in South Pasadena, CA

: 18-karat yellow gold. WEIGHT: 31 grams. CHAIN: handmade links, 25” (63.50 cm) long completed by a

Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yuri Ichihashi 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Braided Estate Necklace
Yuri Ichihashi 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Braided Estate Necklace

Yuri Ichihashi 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Braided Estate Necklace

By Yuri Ichihashi

Located in Miami, FL

This beautiful Yuri Ichihashi 18 Karat Gold Estate Necklace sparkles with excellence. It measures

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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Colombian Emerald Diamond Pendant Necklace 18 Karat and Platinum
Estate Colombian Emerald Diamond Pendant Necklace 18 Karat and Platinum

Estate Colombian Emerald Diamond Pendant Necklace 18 Karat and Platinum

Located in US

Estate Approx. 6.70 Carat Fine Colombian Emerald & 1.00 Carat Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K and

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Early 2000s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Bulgari Parentesi Necklace Long 18 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Bulgari Parentesi Necklace Long 18 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry

Bulgari Parentesi Necklace Long 18 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry

By Bulgari

Located in Torrance, CA

. Metal & Hallmark: 18 karat yellow gold. The necklace is hallmarked "Bvlgari" and "750" for 18k gold.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Vintage Italian 39 Inch 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
1960s Vintage Italian 39 Inch 18k Yellow Gold Necklace

1960s Vintage Italian 39 Inch 18k Yellow Gold Necklace

Located in South Pasadena, CA

1960s Vintage Italian 39 Inch 18k Yellow Gold Necklace. The 1960s Vintage Italian 39 inch chain

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Spartacus 18 Karat Rose Gold Link Necklace Estate Designer Jewelry
Cartier Spartacus 18 Karat Rose Gold Link Necklace Estate Designer Jewelry

Cartier Spartacus 18 Karat Rose Gold Link Necklace Estate Designer Jewelry

By Cartier

Located in Torrance, CA

Cartier Spartacus link necklace, crafted in 18 karat rose gold. Smooth polished links terminate

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Tiffany & Co. Basket Weave Heart Pendant & Necklace, 18K Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Basket Weave Heart Pendant & Necklace, 18K Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Basket Weave Heart Pendant & Necklace, 18K Yellow Gold

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

. The necklace features a classic round link chain that complements the pendant’s intricate detailing

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

9 Stone 1.09 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold & Platinum Anniversary Necklace
9 Stone 1.09 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold & Platinum Anniversary Necklace

9 Stone 1.09 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold & Platinum Anniversary Necklace

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

A magnificent estate discovery, this sustainable vintage diamond necklace is a modern treasure in

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1990s Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1970 Long Gold Chain
1970 Long Gold Chain

1970 Long Gold Chain

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Estate 18 Karat Gold Long Chain Circa 1970 Long chains are an indispensable asset in any well

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Vintage 1970s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

French Victorian Yellow Gold Long Chain
French Victorian Yellow Gold Long Chain

French Victorian Yellow Gold Long Chain

Located in South Pasadena, CA

lorgnette chain necklace back then. Today it can be worn many ways long or short. Pictures below show two

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Antique 1890s French Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Basket Weave Gold Link Necklace
Tiffany & Co. Basket Weave Gold Link Necklace

Tiffany & Co. Basket Weave Gold Link Necklace

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Tiffany & Co Estate Basket Weave Gold Link Necklace Circa 2002, this elegant and timeless design

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Bielka Citrine Diamond Yellow Gold Sunflower Link Necklace
Bielka Citrine Diamond Yellow Gold Sunflower Link Necklace

Bielka Citrine Diamond Yellow Gold Sunflower Link Necklace

By Bielka

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Bielka citrine diamond and yellow gold double-sided sunflower link necklace. * SPECIFICATIONS

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Estate 18K Gold Double Link Chain Necklace
Estate 18K Gold Double Link Chain Necklace

Estate 18K Gold Double Link Chain Necklace

Located in Houston, TX

Chain necklace in 18K yellow gold with highly polished double link chain measuring 32 inches long

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Late 20th Century Unknown Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 18k Paperclip Chain 26"
Estate 18k Paperclip Chain 26"

Estate 18k Paperclip Chain 26"

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Estate 18k Paperclip Chain 26"

Located in Narberth, PA

A fabulous estate paperclip link chain necklace! This classic piece is crafted in 18k yellow gold

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bumble Bee Necklace Diamond Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Chain Estate Jewelry
Bumble Bee Necklace Diamond Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Chain Estate Jewelry

Bumble Bee Necklace Diamond Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Chain Estate Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

Stylish and finely detailed vintage diamond bumble bee pendant & necklace crafted in 18k yellow

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Circle Pendant Necklace Estate 18k White Gold Double Chain Choker
Diamond Circle Pendant Necklace Estate 18k White Gold Double Chain Choker

Diamond Circle Pendant Necklace Estate 18k White Gold Double Chain Choker

Located in Torrance, CA

Elegant diamond necklace crafted in 18 karat white gold (14k white gold chain). Diamonds total an

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Semi Black Opal Necklace Estate 18k Yellow Gold Long Pendant 18" Chain
Semi Black Opal Necklace Estate 18k Yellow Gold Long Pendant 18" Chain

Semi Black Opal Necklace Estate 18k Yellow Gold Long Pendant 18" Chain

Located in Torrance, CA

fine link 18k yellow gold chain with an adjustable 16 to 18 inch length. The necklace is in very

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 18k Gold GIA Colombian Emerald Diamond Pendant Wheat Link Chain Necklace
Estate 18k Gold GIA Colombian Emerald Diamond Pendant Wheat Link Chain Necklace

Estate 18k Gold GIA Colombian Emerald Diamond Pendant Wheat Link Chain Necklace

Located in Montclair, NJ

Here we have an important and truly jaw dropping pendant necklace crafted in solid 18k white gold

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1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Carnelian and Lapis Lazuli Gold Chain Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Carved Carnelian and Lapis Lazuli Gold Chain Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry

Carved Carnelian and Lapis Lazuli Gold Chain Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry

Located in Montreal, QC

Beautiful and finely detailed Enhanced Double Chain Link Necklace with 3 stations, each suspending

Category

20th Century Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Two Tone Gold Link Chain Necklace Fopé Italy Fine Estate Jewelry
Two Tone Gold Link Chain Necklace Fopé Italy Fine Estate Jewelry

Two Tone Gold Link Chain Necklace Fopé Italy Fine Estate Jewelry

By Fope

Located in Montreal, QC

Elegant and Finely detailed Gold Link Chain Necklace. Beautifully Hand crafted in 2-tone, yellow

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modernist Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Iconic Gold Link Chain Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Van Cleef and Arpels Iconic Gold Link Chain Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry

Van Cleef and Arpels Iconic Gold Link Chain Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Montreal, QC

Iconic Van Cleef and Arpels High Quality 18K Yellow Solid Gold Weaved Rope Open Links Chain

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Late 20th Century French Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bird Flying From Cage Necklace Estate 18k Yellow Gold 18" Chain Fine Jewelry
Bird Flying From Cage Necklace Estate 18k Yellow Gold 18" Chain Fine Jewelry

Bird Flying From Cage Necklace Estate 18k Yellow Gold 18" Chain Fine Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

Stylish and finely detailed necklace crafted in 18k yellow gold. The symbolic necklace

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

C de Cartier Diamond Necklace Estate 18k White Gold 15" Chain Fine Jewelry
C de Cartier Diamond Necklace Estate 18k White Gold 15" Chain Fine Jewelry

C de Cartier Diamond Necklace Estate 18k White Gold 15" Chain Fine Jewelry

By Cartier

Located in Torrance, CA

Estate C de Cartier diamond necklace crafted in 18 karat white gold. 16 diamonds total an

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Judith Ripka Estate Tourmaline Pearl Diamond Gold Chain Necklace
Judith Ripka Estate Tourmaline Pearl Diamond Gold Chain Necklace

Judith Ripka Estate Tourmaline Pearl Diamond Gold Chain Necklace

By Judith Ripka

Located in Miami, FL

This estate Judith Ripka tourmaline, diamond and pearl chain necklace is crafted in 18K yellow gold

Category

1990s Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold

Vintage Estate 18K Yellow Gold Watch Fob Chain Link - 13 inches
Vintage Estate 18K Yellow Gold Watch Fob Chain Link - 13 inches

Vintage Estate 18K Yellow Gold Watch Fob Chain Link - 13 inches

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Vintage Estate 18K Yellow Gold Watch Fob Chain Link - 13 inches. This gorgeous vintage

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Vintage 1970s Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

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

Jennifer Meyer Open Circle Necklace Estate 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Jewelry
Jennifer Meyer Open Circle Necklace Estate 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Jewelry

Jennifer Meyer Open Circle Necklace Estate 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Jewelry

By Jennifer Meyer

Located in Torrance, CA

Stylish and finely detailed Jennifer Meyer Open Circle Necklace crafted in 18 karat yellow gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Diamond Drop Necklace 18 Karat White Gold Vintage Fine Jewelry Chain
Estate Diamond Drop Necklace 18 Karat White Gold Vintage Fine Jewelry Chain

Estate Diamond Drop Necklace 18 Karat White Gold Vintage Fine Jewelry Chain

Located in Torrance, CA

inches. Metal & Hallmark: 18k white gold. The necklace is hallmarked "750" for 18 karat gold.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rainbow Sapphire Diamond Necklace Estate 18 Karat White Gold Rope Chain Jewelry
Rainbow Sapphire Diamond Necklace Estate 18 Karat White Gold Rope Chain Jewelry

Rainbow Sapphire Diamond Necklace Estate 18 Karat White Gold Rope Chain Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

Stylish and finely detailed rainbow sapphire & diamond necklace crafted in 18 karat white gold

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green ...

Tiffany & Co. Large Key Pendant Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Fine Estate
Tiffany & Co. Large Key Pendant Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Fine Estate

Tiffany & Co. Large Key Pendant Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Fine Estate

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Torrance, CA

Elegant and finely detailed estate Tiffany & Co large key pendant & necklace crafted in 18 karat

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carrera y Carrera Nude Woman Necklace Estate 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Chain
Carrera y Carrera Nude Woman Necklace Estate 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Chain

Carrera y Carrera Nude Woman Necklace Estate 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Chain

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed Carrera y Carrera necklace depicting a nude woman ascending the chain crafted in 18

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Yellow Gold Chain Necklace

Yellow Gold Chain Necklace

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Yellow Gold Chain Necklace

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. SPECIFICATIONS: METAL: 18-karat gold. WEIGHT: 25.6 grams. NECKLACE CLASP: lobster clasp. MEASUREMENTS

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1990s Italian Contemporary Link Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Mob Wife Vintage Lariat Heavy 18K Gold Tassel Rope Chain Bolo Slide Necklace

Mob Wife Vintage Lariat Heavy 18K Gold Tassel Rope Chain Bolo Slide Necklace

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

chain and a florentine finish bolo allowing styling adjustment. The sustainable 18 karat yellow and

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Vintage 1970s Italian Artisan Rope Necklaces

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18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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Diamond Heart Bead Chain Link Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace

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Located in South Pasadena, CA

Diamond heart gold bead and chain link pendant necklace circa 1990. SPECIFICATIONS: DIAMONDS

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1990s Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lily Flower Pendant Link Chain Necklace
Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lily Flower Pendant Link Chain Necklace

Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lily Flower Pendant Link Chain Necklace

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Old meets new in this diamond lily pendant necklace. The estate diamond 18 karat yellow gold lily

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Estate 18k Chain Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate estate 18k chain necklace for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 51 vintage or 18 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for an estate 18k chain necklace 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 21st Century. An estate 18k chain necklace from Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An estate 18k chain necklace can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 21, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. 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 heart cut and brilliant cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an estate 18k chain necklace, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Estate 18k Chain Necklace?

The price for an estate 18k chain necklace starts at $351 and tops out at $50,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $4,995.

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. 

Questions About Estate 18k Chain Necklace
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    How much your 18K gold chain is worth depends on several factors. As a material, 18-karat gold typically fetches a higher price than 14-karat and 10-karat gold on the scrap market because it contains more pure gold. When selling a piece for scrap, the length, thickness and weight of your chain will determine how much you can expect to receive for it. It's also possible that your chain may be worth more than the going scrap rate due to its style, maker, age and other characteristics. Consequently, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable jeweler evaluate your jewelry before you sell it. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of gold chains.

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