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Miriam Haskell Large Pearl & French Coin Long Necklace
Miriam Haskell Large Pearl & French Coin Long Necklace

Miriam Haskell Large Pearl & French Coin Long Necklace

By Miriam Haskell

Located in New York, NY

A wonderful 1960s Miriam Haskell long chain necklace with coin and pearl charms. The necklace is in

Category

Vintage 1960s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate

French 1930s Art Deco 18 Karat Yellow Gold Long Necklace
French 1930s Art Deco 18 Karat Yellow Gold Long Necklace

French 1930s Art Deco 18 Karat Yellow Gold Long Necklace

Located in Poitiers, FR

Chain necklace in yellow gold, 750 thousandths, 18 karats, owl hallmark. It consists of mesh

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1830s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chiseled Mesh Long Necklace
French 1830s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chiseled Mesh Long Necklace

French 1830s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chiseled Mesh Long Necklace

Located in Poitiers, FR

Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head and rhinoceros head hallmarks. Long antique gold

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Long Necklace
Chanel Long Necklace

Chanel Long Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

CHANEL timeless long necklace composed of several chain, made of gilt metal in pale gold tone color

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cob Mesh Long Necklace
French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cob Mesh Long Necklace

French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cob Mesh Long Necklace

Located in Poitiers, FR

Necklace in 18 karats yellow gold, eagle head and rhinoceros hallmarks. Long antique chain called

Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 20th Century Curb Mesh 18 Karat Yellow Gold Long Necklace
French 20th Century Curb Mesh 18 Karat Yellow Gold Long Necklace

French 20th Century Curb Mesh 18 Karat Yellow Gold Long Necklace

Located in Poitiers, FR

Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head and rhinoceros head hallmark. Long antique gold

Category

20th Century French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 20th Century Oval Mesh 18 Karat Yellow Gold Long Necklace
French 20th Century Oval Mesh 18 Karat Yellow Gold Long Necklace

French 20th Century Oval Mesh 18 Karat Yellow Gold Long Necklace

Located in Poitiers, FR

Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head and rhinoceros head hallmark. Long antique gold chain

Category

20th Century French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Filigree Links Long Necklace
French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Filigree Links Long Necklace

French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Filigree Links Long Necklace

Located in Poitiers, FR

Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Important antique long necklace, it is

Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Filigree Links Long Necklace
French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Filigree Links Long Necklace

French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Filigree Links Long Necklace

Located in Poitiers, FR

chain with filigree motifs. The clasp is a spring ring. Length : 81 cm approximately, width of the

Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1960s Lapis Lazuli Pearls 18 Karat Yellow Gold Long Necklace
French 1960s Lapis Lazuli Pearls 18 Karat Yellow Gold Long Necklace

French 1960s Lapis Lazuli Pearls 18 Karat Yellow Gold Long Necklace

Located in Poitiers, FR

Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Delightful antique long necklace made of a

Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

CHANEL long vintage necklace
CHANEL long vintage necklace

CHANEL long vintage necklace

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL(Made in France) Necklace / Long necklace in gold metal and red and green glass beads

Category

Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Hermes Farandole long necklace 80cm
Hermes Farandole long necklace 80cm

Hermes Farandole long necklace 80cm

By Hermès

Located in London, England

Hermes Farandole long necklace 80cm with box and certificate. Necklace in sterling silver Made in

Category

2010s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

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2010s French Modern Chain Necklaces

CHANEL COCO LOVE Long Necklace
CHANEL COCO LOVE Long Necklace

CHANEL COCO LOVE Long Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

CHANEL Coco Love long necklace. This Coco Love long necklace is in silver plate metal. COCO and

Category

Early 2000s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Silver Plate

Chanel chain necklace 1990s
Chanel chain necklace 1990s

Chanel chain necklace 1990s

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - (Made in France) Long golden metal chain necklace. Jewelry from the 1990s. Work from the

Category

1990s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Marguerite De VALOIS Multicolored Long Necklace
Marguerite De VALOIS Multicolored Long Necklace

Marguerite De VALOIS Multicolored Long Necklace

By Marguerite de Valois

Located in Paris, FR

The necklace is from Maison MARGUERITE DE VALOIS, handcrafted by its French jewelers. It consists

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2010s French Chain Necklaces

Goossens Paris Cabochons  rainbow long necklace
Goossens Paris Cabochons  rainbow long necklace

Goossens Paris Cabochons rainbow long necklace

By Goossens Paris

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

rainbow long necklace A timeless theme that sees its colors vary according to the seasons. Designs

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2010s French Modern Chain Necklaces

MARGUERITE DE VALOIS Cross Long Necklace
MARGUERITE DE VALOIS Cross Long Necklace

MARGUERITE DE VALOIS Cross Long Necklace

By Marguerite de Valois

Located in Paris, FR

is unisex. Never worn. This cross was made entirely by hand. Made in France. Delivered in its box

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2010s French Chain Necklaces

CHANEL Vintage long necklace Magnifying glass Pendant

CHANEL Vintage long necklace Magnifying glass Pendant

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

long necklace with a rich gold link chain. A magnifying glass, set in textured gold, is the

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Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces

Francoise Montague Pate de Verre Long Necklace
Francoise Montague Pate de Verre Long Necklace

Francoise Montague Pate de Verre Long Necklace

By Francoise Montague

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Gilded brass chain and pate de verre pastilles in shades of blue and turquoise . Necklace is very

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2010s French Modern Chain Necklaces

Chanel Long Golden Metal CC Necklace, 1990s
Chanel Long Golden Metal CC Necklace, 1990s

Chanel Long Golden Metal CC Necklace, 1990s

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - (Made in France) Long golden metal necklace, medallions centered with a cc logo. Jewellery

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20th Century French Chain Necklaces

Chanel Long Silver Plated Necklace, Fall 2003
Chanel Long Silver Plated Necklace, Fall 2003

Chanel Long Silver Plated Necklace, Fall 2003

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel (Made in France) Long silver plated necklace adorned with black leather and bakelite charms

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Early 2000s French Chain Necklaces

Poppy Flower Long Necklace By Gripoix Paris
Poppy Flower Long Necklace By Gripoix Paris

Poppy Flower Long Necklace By Gripoix Paris

By Fanni Fischer for Gripoix Paris

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

" diameter. 2 sided,with glass pearls or poured glass flowers. necklace is long enough to be doubled.

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2010s French Artist Chain Necklaces

Poppy Flower Long Necklace By Gripoix Paris
Poppy Flower Long Necklace By Gripoix Paris

Poppy Flower Long Necklace By Gripoix Paris

By Fanni Fischer for Gripoix Paris

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

" diameter. 2 sided,with glass pearls or poured glass flowers. necklace is long enough to be doubled.

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2010s French Artist 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

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2010s French Chain Necklaces

Chic Chanel Long Necklace with Crystals
Chic Chanel Long Necklace with Crystals

Chic Chanel Long Necklace with Crystals

By Chanel

Located in Port Hope, ON

Chanel Necklace with crystals.. Dubbed row... Chic and timeless...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Superb Long Necklace in 18 Carat Gold
Superb Long Necklace in 18 Carat Gold

Superb Long Necklace in 18 Carat Gold

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

superb long necklace in 18 carat gold with flattened and polished oval links long necklace, Total

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1990s French Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Long Gourmette Necklace
18 Karat Yellow Gold Long Gourmette Necklace

18 Karat Yellow Gold Long Gourmette Necklace

Located in Vannes, FR

This long gourmette link necklace in 18-carat yellow gold,. with a graceful 56 cm length can serve

Category

2010s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dior Long Gilted Metal Enamelled Pendant Necklace
Dior Long Gilted Metal Enamelled Pendant Necklace

Dior Long Gilted Metal Enamelled Pendant Necklace

By John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Dior - Long necklace made of a black silk ribbon hanging a gilted metal enamelled pendant

Category

Early 2000s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Enamel, Gilt Metal

1990's Chanel Long Magnifying Glass Necklace
1990's Chanel Long Magnifying Glass Necklace

1990's Chanel Long Magnifying Glass Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1990's Chanel gold plated chain and magnifying glass pendant necklace. Small tag with Chanel

Category

1990s French Edwardian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Chanel Golden Necklace Chain with Charms, 1980s
Chanel Golden Necklace Chain with Charms, 1980s

Chanel Golden Necklace Chain with Charms, 1980s

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - (Made in France) Long golden metal chain with charms. Jewelry from the 1980s. Additional

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20th Century French Chain Necklaces

Chanel Gold and Gripouix Long Necklace 1970"s
Chanel Gold and Gripouix Long Necklace 1970"s

Chanel Gold and Gripouix Long Necklace 1970"s

By Chanel

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Chanel Gold and Gripouix Long Necklace 1970"s Length 35"

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Vintage 1970s French Chain Necklaces

1990's Chanel Unique Extra Long Coin Necklace
1990's Chanel Unique Extra Long Coin Necklace

1990's Chanel Unique Extra Long Coin Necklace

By Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Chanel unique extra long coin sautoir necklace . Autumn 93 collection. Comes with original box.

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1990s French Chain Necklaces

Chanel CC Pearl And Black Pearls Long Necklace
Chanel CC Pearl And Black Pearls Long Necklace

Chanel CC Pearl And Black Pearls Long Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

COLLECTOR ! This long necklace is from Maison CHANEL. Its chain is in silver metal and includes

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2010s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Base Metal

1900s Gold Filigree Antique Matinee Long Necklace
1900s Gold Filigree Antique Matinee Long Necklace

1900s Gold Filigree Antique Matinee Long Necklace

Located in Poitiers, FR

. Total weight of collar: 9 g approximately. Authentic necklace - French work from the beginning of the

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Early 20th Century French Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Extra Long Pearl Gripoix Sautoir Necklace, 1990s
Chanel Extra Long Pearl Gripoix Sautoir Necklace, 1990s

Chanel Extra Long Pearl Gripoix Sautoir Necklace, 1990s

By Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Chanel extra long satire necklace with pearls and gripoix beads. Can be wrapped up to 4 strands

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1990s French Chain Necklaces

African Ebony Gold Leaf Oval Mesh Long Necklace
African Ebony Gold Leaf Oval Mesh Long Necklace

African Ebony Gold Leaf Oval Mesh Long Necklace

Located in Poitiers, FR

Long necklace in ebony. Important necklace in precious wood, it consists of oval links nested

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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Chanel 58" Long Gripoix Sautoir Necklace from 1986
Chanel 58" Long Gripoix Sautoir Necklace from 1986

Chanel 58" Long Gripoix Sautoir Necklace from 1986

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Lagerfeld and Victoire de Castellane together in season 23. The necklace is 58 inches long of round gold

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Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Chanel Vintage 1970s Gold Metal Long Medallion Coin Necklace
Chanel Vintage 1970s Gold Metal Long Medallion Coin Necklace

Chanel Vintage 1970s Gold Metal Long Medallion Coin Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Rome, Rome

France' round tab Condition A - EXCELLENT Gently used. Minimal darkness on the chain. Please, look

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Vintage 1970s French Chain Necklaces

CHANEL Goldtone Double Strand Long Necklace With Gripoix Charms
CHANEL Goldtone Double Strand Long Necklace With Gripoix Charms

CHANEL Goldtone Double Strand Long Necklace With Gripoix Charms

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel Goldtone Double Strand Long Necklace With Gripoix Charms Made in France

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21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces

Chanel Vintage 1970s Gold Metal Long Medallion Coin Necklace
Chanel Vintage 1970s Gold Metal Long Medallion Coin Necklace

Chanel Vintage 1970s Gold Metal Long Medallion Coin Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Rome, Rome

France' round tab Condition A - EXCELLENT Gently used. Minimal darkness on the chain. Please, look

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Vintage 1970s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Chanel Gold Scratchy CC Irregular Pearl 62" Long Necklace
Chanel Gold Scratchy CC Irregular Pearl 62" Long Necklace

Chanel Gold Scratchy CC Irregular Pearl 62" Long Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Pasadena, CA

Chanel Gold Scratchy CC Irregular Pearl 62" Long Necklace *Marked 14 *Made in France *Comes with

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2010s French Artisan Chain Necklaces

Chanel CC  Pearl Transparent Resin Gold Toned Long Necklace
Chanel CC  Pearl Transparent Resin Gold Toned Long Necklace

Chanel CC Pearl Transparent Resin Gold Toned Long Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

Lovely double Chanel long necklace with 2 hearts. Crafted from resin it features the iconic CC

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2010s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

YVES SAINT LAURENT extra long gilt necklace with tassel
YVES SAINT LAURENT extra long gilt necklace with tassel

YVES SAINT LAURENT extra long gilt necklace with tassel

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Gorgeous heavy double chain with ornate fringed pendant. Ca. 1990. Gilt metal. Very long

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Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces

Cartier 6 Panther Panthere Long Link Yellow Gold Necklace
Cartier 6 Panther Panthere Long Link Yellow Gold Necklace

Cartier 6 Panther Panthere Long Link Yellow Gold Necklace

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold 6 Panther Panthere Link Chain Necklace by Cartier. With 6 Panthers: 2 Panthers

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20th Century French Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Victorian Yellow Gold Belcher Long Guard Belcher Link Necklace
Victorian Yellow Gold Belcher Long Guard Belcher Link Necklace

Victorian Yellow Gold Belcher Long Guard Belcher Link Necklace

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

old, this Long Guard chain features 18k yellow gold, and added rose gold clasp. French eagle's head

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Antique 1890s French Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Gold and Gripouix Long Necklace Circa 1970's
Chanel Gold and Gripouix Long Necklace Circa 1970's

Chanel Gold and Gripouix Long Necklace Circa 1970's

By Chanel

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Chanel Gold and Gripouix Long Necklace Circa 1970's Length 35"

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Vintage 1970s French Chain Necklaces

Chanel long sautoir with faux baroque pearl and faux tourmaline.
Chanel long sautoir with faux baroque pearl and faux tourmaline.

Chanel long sautoir with faux baroque pearl and faux tourmaline.

By Chanel

Located in Aspen, CO

This long sautoir by the famous house of Chanel is a gold plated chain interspersed with faux

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20th Century French Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Chanel Vintage Gold Plated CC Crystal Heart Lariat Long Necklace
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated CC Crystal Heart Lariat Long Necklace

Chanel Vintage Gold Plated CC Crystal Heart Lariat Long Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Pasadena, CA

Chanel Vintage Gold Plated CC Crystal Heart Lariat Long Necklace *Marked 01 *Made in France *Comes

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2010s French Artisan Chain Necklaces

Chanel Vintage Gold Plated CC Crystal Heart Lariat Long Necklace
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated CC Crystal Heart Lariat Long Necklace

Chanel Vintage Gold Plated CC Crystal Heart Lariat Long Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Pasadena, CA

Chanel Vintage Gold Plated CC Crystal Heart Lariat Long Necklace *Marked 01 *Made in France *Comes

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2010s French Artisan Chain Necklaces

Chanel Classic Gold Twisted CC Scatter Crystal Pearl Long Necklace
Chanel Classic Gold Twisted CC Scatter Crystal Pearl Long Necklace

Chanel Classic Gold Twisted CC Scatter Crystal Pearl Long Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Pasadena, CA

Chanel Classic Gold Twisted CC Scatter Crystal Pearl Long Necklace * Marked 14 * Made in France

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2010s French Artisan Chain Necklaces

Chanel Large Link & Baroque Pearl Long Necklace, early 1980s
Chanel Large Link & Baroque Pearl Long Necklace, early 1980s

Chanel Large Link & Baroque Pearl Long Necklace, early 1980s

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

, Chanel CC logo, the name Chanel and "Made in France." Light wear to the gold plate on brass chain.

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Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate, Gold

20th Century Belle Epoque Rose Gold Filigree Long Necklace
20th Century Belle Epoque Rose Gold Filigree Long Necklace

20th Century Belle Epoque Rose Gold Filigree Long Necklace

Located in Poitiers, FR

Necklace in 18 karat rose gold, eagle's head hallmark. A delightful antique long necklace, it is

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold, 18k 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

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2010s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Retro 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twisted Long Necklace
Retro 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twisted Long Necklace

Retro 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twisted Long Necklace

Located in Poitiers, FR

Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold. This long gold chain features a mesh of twisted gold wires and a

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Vintage 1960s French Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Long Necklace with Moving Diamonds by Messika
White Gold Long Necklace with Moving Diamonds by Messika

White Gold Long Necklace with Moving Diamonds by Messika

By Messika

Located in Amsterdam, NL

This handmade 18 karat white gold long length diamond necklace features a series of pavé or non

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chanel Long CC Logo Necklace Gold Tone and Pink Rhinestone
Chanel Long CC Logo Necklace Gold Tone and Pink Rhinestone

Chanel Long CC Logo Necklace Gold Tone and Pink Rhinestone

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

orange-brown rhinestones. The necklace is 99 cm long and has been made in 2015 in France as written on

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2010s 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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