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Edwardian Sterling Silver French Long Chain
Edwardian Sterling Silver French Long Chain

Edwardian Sterling Silver French Long Chain

Located in Stamford, CT

Edwardian French Long Chain, that has patina, texture and can be worn layered with other silver

Category

Early 20th Century French Edwardian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

French 20th Century Silver Long Chain Necklace
French 20th Century Silver Long Chain Necklace

French 20th Century Silver Long Chain Necklace

Located in Poitiers, FR

Antique chain in silver, crab hallmark. This long silver chain is made of filed convict mesh and

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

French Antique Silver Long Guard Muff Chain
French Antique Silver Long Guard Muff Chain

French Antique Silver Long Guard Muff Chain

Located in New York, NY

French Silver Muff Chain 158 cm / 62.2 in. 41 grams

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Very Long Art Deco French Filigree Chain
Very Long Art Deco French Filigree Chain

Very Long Art Deco French Filigree Chain

Located in New York, NY

A very fine Art Deco French gold filigree Chain 18 karat gold French marks Made in France circa

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

French Figural Silver Long Chain with Gemstones
French Figural Silver Long Chain with Gemstones

French Figural Silver Long Chain with Gemstones

Located in New York, NY

Art Nouveau Silver gilt long chain made in France from the turn of the 20th Century. Little

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Labradorite, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate

French Silver and Gold Long Chain c.1870
French Silver and Gold Long Chain c.1870

French Silver and Gold Long Chain c.1870

Located in Stamford, CT

A French Chain from the 1870's glows with a gold abstract flower in the center of an infinity

Category

Antique 1870s French Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Silver

French Silver and Gold Long Chain c.1870
French Silver and Gold Long Chain c.1870

French Silver and Gold Long Chain c.1870

Located in Stamford, CT

A French Chain from the 1870's glows with a gold abstract flower in the center of an infinity

Category

Antique 1860s German Victorian Chain Necklaces

1925 18k Yellow Gold LONG French Bar Chain 61"
1925 18k Yellow Gold LONG French Bar Chain 61"

1925 18k Yellow Gold LONG French Bar Chain 61"

By Non Branded

Located in Lexington, KY

This beautiful French bar chain is made in 18k yellow gold and is 61 inches in length. The chain

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

20th Century Silver Long Chain Necklace
20th Century Silver Long Chain Necklace

20th Century Silver Long Chain Necklace

Located in Poitiers, FR

Antique chain in silver, ram's head hallmark. Long silver chain, it consists of a flattened mesh

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

1900s Chiseled Silver Long Chain Necklace
1900s Chiseled Silver Long Chain Necklace

1900s Chiseled Silver Long Chain Necklace

Located in Poitiers, FR

Necklace in silver. Long antique silver necklace, it consists of an alternating mesh chased in two

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Gay Freres 18K Woven Yellow Gold Long Chain Transformable Love Necklace, France
Gay Freres 18K Woven Yellow Gold Long Chain Transformable Love Necklace, France

Gay Freres 18K Woven Yellow Gold Long Chain Transformable Love Necklace, France

By Gay Freres

Located in New York, NY

Rare estate Gay Freres 18K woven yellow gold long chain X link necklace convertable to a lariat

Category

20th Century French Modernist Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 18 Carat Yellow Gold Double Round Bar Link Long Chain Necklace
French 18 Carat Yellow Gold Double Round Bar Link Long Chain Necklace

French 18 Carat Yellow Gold Double Round Bar Link Long Chain Necklace

Located in London, GB

stylish chain necklace that can be worn long or as a double strand. French hallmark, stamped 750.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Late Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Handmade  Long Gold Chain Necklace
Art Nouveau Handmade  Long Gold Chain Necklace

Art Nouveau Handmade Long Gold Chain Necklace

Located in Darnestown, MD

Handmade long gold chain necklace with unusual , detailed elongated links. They are 3/16" wide

Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Gold Fancy Link Long Chain Necklace
Gold Fancy Link Long Chain Necklace

Gold Fancy Link Long Chain Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Composed of gold, this French Art Nouveau long chain necklace was created around 1900. The fancy

Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

1960s Costume Jewelry Long Chain by Helen Rubinstein
1960s Costume Jewelry Long Chain by Helen Rubinstein

1960s Costume Jewelry Long Chain by Helen Rubinstein

By Helen Rubinstein

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This piece of costume jewelry designed by Helena Rubinstein, showcasing a statement chain necklace

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Maison Gripoix for Chanel Long Ornate Byzantine Chain
Maison Gripoix for Chanel Long Ornate Byzantine Chain

Maison Gripoix for Chanel Long Ornate Byzantine Chain

By Maison Gripoix for Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Completely handmade Maison Gripoix for Chanel long elaborate Byzantine link chain of gold plated

Category

Vintage 1950s French Byzantine Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal

French 20th Century Silver Long Necklace
French 20th Century Silver Long Necklace

French 20th Century Silver Long Necklace

Located in Poitiers, FR

Antique necklace in silver, ram head hallmark. Long and rare antique silver necklace made of a

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Two Tone Gold Octagonal Link Long Chain
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Two Tone Gold Octagonal Link Long Chain

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Two Tone Gold Octagonal Link Long Chain

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Boca Raton, FL

connoisseur. Hallmark: VCA 750 B4253I3 French markings Band: 27.5" long x 0.28" wide x 0.07" high Weight

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Pierre Cardin 1970 Paris Geometric Long Necklace Chain In .925 Sterling Silver
Pierre Cardin 1970 Paris Geometric Long Necklace Chain In .925 Sterling Silver

Pierre Cardin 1970 Paris Geometric Long Necklace Chain In .925 Sterling Silver

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Miami, FL

Geometric chain necklace designed by Pierre Cardin (1922-2020). Wonderful necklace chain, created

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Chain Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Exceptionally Long Antique 18K Gold Mano Sautoir Slide Chain Necklace Circa 1840
Exceptionally Long Antique 18K Gold Mano Sautoir Slide Chain Necklace Circa 1840

Exceptionally Long Antique 18K Gold Mano Sautoir Slide Chain Necklace Circa 1840

Located in New York, NY

holding a large black pearl. This luxuriously long 61.25 inch, fine hand-crafted 18K yellow gold necklace

Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

FRED Paris 1970 Intricate Links Long Necklace Chain In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
FRED Paris 1970 Intricate Links Long Necklace Chain In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold

FRED Paris 1970 Intricate Links Long Necklace Chain In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold

By Fred

Located in Miami, FL

Long necklace chain designed by Fred of Paris. This is a gorgeous long necklace chain created in

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

HERMÈS Paris Vintage Long Necklace Chain In Solid 18Kt Gold With Gemstones
HERMÈS Paris Vintage Long Necklace Chain In Solid 18Kt Gold With Gemstones

HERMÈS Paris Vintage Long Necklace Chain In Solid 18Kt Gold With Gemstones

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

France by the luxury house of Hermès, back in the 1970's-1980. The elegant chain was masterfully crafted

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Aquamarine, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold...

French, 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Twisted Links Long Necklace
French, 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Twisted Links Long Necklace

French, 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Twisted Links Long Necklace

Located in Poitiers, FR

Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Magnificent long gold necklace, it is formed

Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Goossens Paris Lutece Long Necklace
Goossens Paris Lutece Long Necklace

Goossens Paris Lutece Long Necklace

By Goossens Paris

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

New at the House of Goossens. Long necklace from the Lutèce Collection. A precious alchemy of shine

Category

2010s French Modern Chain Necklaces

Hermes Sterling Farandole Long Necklace
Hermes Sterling Farandole Long Necklace

Hermes Sterling Farandole Long Necklace

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermes Farandole Long Necklace featuring the iconic Chaine d'Ancre motif. Can be worn double

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chanel 2009 Russian Doll Moscow Long necklace
Chanel 2009 Russian Doll Moscow Long necklace

Chanel 2009 Russian Doll Moscow Long necklace

By Chanel Boutique

Located in Rowland Heights, CA

palette, red lips, and crystal trim add a theatrical touch, while the silver-tone chain keeps the look

Category

Early 2000s French Chain Necklaces

Edwardian platinum natural pearls diamonds long necklace
Edwardian platinum natural pearls diamonds long necklace

Edwardian platinum natural pearls diamonds long necklace

Located in PARIS, FR

Antique Belle Epoque long necklace in platinum and gold with diamonds and natural pearls A

Category

Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Long necklace by Rochas - Robert Goossens - Paris Circa 1980
Long necklace by Rochas - Robert Goossens - Paris Circa 1980

Long necklace by Rochas - Robert Goossens - Paris Circa 1980

By Robert Goossens

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1980. Paris Beautiful necklace, couture jewellery in the form of a long necklace in gold

Category

Vintage 1980s French Aesthetic Movement Chain Necklaces

Philippe Ferrandis Blue Swarovski Crystal Long Necklace
Philippe Ferrandis Blue Swarovski Crystal Long Necklace

Philippe Ferrandis Blue Swarovski Crystal Long Necklace

By Philippe Ferrandis

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Long sautoir by Philippe Ferrandis with 3 dimensional motifs in shades of blue Swarovski crystal.

Category

2010s French Aesthetic Movement Chain Necklaces

Chanel 100th Anniversary Gold Coin Pearl Long Necklace
Chanel 100th Anniversary Gold Coin Pearl Long Necklace

Chanel 100th Anniversary Gold Coin Pearl Long Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

next event. Total length is 39” with an additional 7” chain extender. Can also be worn as a belt that

Category

2010s French Chain Necklaces

Alexis Lahellec Long Silvered Metal Necklace with Blue Ceramic Decor
Alexis Lahellec Long Silvered Metal Necklace with Blue Ceramic Decor

Alexis Lahellec Long Silvered Metal Necklace with Blue Ceramic Decor

By Alexis Lahellec

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning French designer, Alexis Lahellec Paris, extra-long necklace features an unusual piece

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Silver Plate

Chanel "Ram Head" Long Sautoir Necklace in Golden Metal, 1970s
Chanel "Ram Head" Long Sautoir Necklace in Golden Metal, 1970s

Chanel "Ram Head" Long Sautoir Necklace in Golden Metal, 1970s

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - (Made in France)Golden metal long sautoir necklace made of chains and ram heads. Antique

Category

20th Century French Chain Necklaces

Karl Lagerfeld Gunmetal Long Necklace with Red and Black Enamel
Karl Lagerfeld Gunmetal Long Necklace with Red and Black Enamel

Karl Lagerfeld Gunmetal Long Necklace with Red and Black Enamel

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Atlanta, GA

This elegant Karl Lagerfeld Paris extra-long sautoir necklace features a heavy gunmetal chain

Category

Early 2000s French Modernist Chain Necklaces

Materials

Enamel

Verdura Long Gold Woven Link Necklace: A Masterpiece of Craftsmanship
Verdura Long Gold Woven Link Necklace: A Masterpiece of Craftsmanship

Verdura Long Gold Woven Link Necklace: A Masterpiece of Craftsmanship

By Verdura

Located in Bethesda, MD

The Verdura long necklace is an exquisite piece of jewelry, showcasing intricate craftsmanship

Category

Vintage 1970s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Diamond Sweet Alhambra Long Necklace 16 Motifs
Van Cleef and Arpels Diamond Sweet Alhambra Long Necklace 16 Motifs

Van Cleef and Arpels Diamond Sweet Alhambra Long Necklace 16 Motifs

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Van Cleef and Arpels Sweet Alhambra, long necklace, 16 motif White Gold 750 Diamond Quality, DEF

Category

2010s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chanel 3 Gold CC Pearl Faux Fresh Water Pearl Long Necklace
Chanel 3 Gold CC Pearl Faux Fresh Water Pearl Long Necklace

Chanel 3 Gold CC Pearl Faux Fresh Water Pearl Long Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Pasadena, CA

Chanel 3 Gold CC Pearl Faux Fresh Water Pearl Long Necklace * Marked 12 * Made in France * Comes

Category

2010s French Artisan Chain Necklaces

Modern Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Arabesque Long Necklace
Modern Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Arabesque Long Necklace

Modern Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Arabesque Long Necklace

Located in Poitiers, FR

Long necklace in 18 karat yellow and white gold, own hallmark. Large necklace, it is decorated with

Category

2010s French Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twisted Links Long Necklace
20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twisted Links Long Necklace

20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twisted Links Long Necklace

Located in Poitiers, FR

resulting from an antique gold necklace much longer, this necklace can be worn in double row, choker

Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Long 16 Round Diamond Pave Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Long 16 Round Diamond Pave Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Long 16 Round Diamond Pave Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Pre-owned and in excellent condition, this authentic Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra long

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

HERMÈS Paris Geometric Circles Long Sautoir Necklace In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
HERMÈS Paris Geometric Circles Long Sautoir Necklace In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold

HERMÈS Paris Geometric Circles Long Sautoir Necklace In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

created in Paris France by the luxury house of Hermès, around the 1980's. The elegant chain was

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modernist Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Double Panthere Tassel Long Strand Necklace
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Double Panthere Tassel Long Strand Necklace

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Double Panthere Tassel Long Strand Necklace

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Panthere de Cartier, this double head tri-chain tassel necklace is satisfyingly tactile

Category

20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lucky Alhambra  12 Motifs Long Gold Necklace 18K yellow gold
Lucky Alhambra  12 Motifs Long Gold Necklace 18K yellow gold

Lucky Alhambra 12 Motifs Long Gold Necklace 18K yellow gold

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Lucky Alhambra long necklace, 12 motifs, 18K yellow gold, carnelian, tiger’s eye, white and gray

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Malachite, Pearl, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Long Magic Alhambra  Necklace Onyx and white and grey Pearl
Long Magic Alhambra  Necklace Onyx and white and grey Pearl

Long Magic Alhambra Necklace Onyx and white and grey Pearl

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

complemented by a beaded outer edge. The motifs adorn a 47-inch trace link chain that finishes with an

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

70s Chanel Vintage Medallion Necklace Long 36" Yellow Gold Tone Coco
70s Chanel Vintage Medallion Necklace Long 36" Yellow Gold Tone Coco

70s Chanel Vintage Medallion Necklace Long 36" Yellow Gold Tone Coco

By Chanel

Located in Torrance, CA

features the silhouette of Coco Chanel. Measuring 36 inches the necklace can be worn as a long strand or

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Base Metal

Fred Sautoir 18 Carat Yellow Gold and Chrysoprases circa 1970 Long Necklace
Fred Sautoir 18 Carat Yellow Gold and Chrysoprases circa 1970 Long Necklace

Fred Sautoir 18 Carat Yellow Gold and Chrysoprases circa 1970 Long Necklace

By Fred Paris

Located in Paris, FR

FRED 18 Carat yellow Gold Long Necklace with Chrysoprases Sautoir in 18 kt yellow Gold from FRED

Category

Vintage 1970s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Chrysophrase, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

LANVIN Long Necklace in Metal, Black Silk Crepe, Pearls and Rhinestones
LANVIN Long Necklace in Metal, Black Silk Crepe, Pearls and Rhinestones

LANVIN Long Necklace in Metal, Black Silk Crepe, Pearls and Rhinestones

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Paris, FR

Lanvin long necklace in gunmetal embellished with black silk crepe, pearls and rhinestones in pear

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Base Metal

Chanel golden necklace 1985s
Chanel golden necklace 1985s

Chanel golden necklace 1985s

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - (Made in France) Long golden metal chain necklace with tiny colorful glass-paste cabochons

Category

Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel necklace 1983
Chanel necklace 1983

Chanel necklace 1983

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - (Made in France) Long golden metal chain necklace with colorful glass paste elements. Rare

Category

Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

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French Long Chain For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact french long chain you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 96 vintage or 1 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect french long chain among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a french long chain has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by J DAUPHIN, M. Gérard and Tiffany & Co. are consistently popular. A french long chain can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Pearl rings, from our inventory of 9, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a bead version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and round cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a french long chain, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a French Long Chain?

Prices for a french long chain can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $495 and can go as high as $35,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $5,500.

Finding the Right Necklaces for You

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. 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 French Long Chain
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    What a long chain necklace is called depends on its length. Opera chains are 26 to 36 inches long and typically hang below the chest. At 37 inches and longer, rope chains are the longest styles and can be worn loose, layered, wrapped or knotted. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of chain necklaces.

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