Locket With Book Chain
Victorian Sterling Silver Book Chain Necklace with Locket
Located in Stamford, CT
A treat of a Silver Book Chain and locket necklace that has the beautiful engraving of the
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Antique 1870s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
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Sterling Silver
Victorian Sterling Engraved Book Chain Locket Necklace Birmingham c. 1880
Located in Berkeley, CA
effect.
The engraved oval locket is a nice contrast to the detail in the chain.
The locket can be
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Chain Necklaces
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Sterling Silver
Victorian Ornate Gold Etruscan Link Book Chain Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
This gold book chain from the Victorian era (ca1880) is quite an outstanding piece! English in
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Chain Necklaces
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15k Gold
Victorian Yellow Gold Column and Heart Motif Book Chain Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
attach a complimentary pendant or locket if desired. A gorgeous piece, the book chain looks fabulous worn
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian locket pendant book collar chain necklace
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
AN IMPRESSIVE VICTORIAN c.1880 ENGRAVED WITH FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE LOCKET PENDANT ON THE BOOK COLLAR
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Antique 1880s European Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Base Metal
Antique Sterling Silver Victorian Book Chain & Rectangular Locket Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Book Chain Necklace
Sterling Silver
Circa 1880
A fabulous, Victorian silver book chain
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian Silver Book Link Chain and Locket with Birds, Animals, circa 1880
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
This fabulous and one-of-a-kind Victorian antique book link chain is beautifully adorned with rose
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Antique 1880s European Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Victorian Book Chain & Oval Engraved Locket Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Book Chain Necklace
Sterling Silver
Circa 1880
A fabulous, Victorian silver book chain
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Hardstone Cameo Locket Necklace Hand Carved Antique Book Chain 1870
Located in New York, NY
BEAUTIFUL WOMAN. THE LOCKET HANGS FROM A WONDERFUL BOOK BELCHER CHAIN. THE NECKLACE DATES TO C1860-1890
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Gold-filled
H 1.25 in W 1 in L 17 in
Victorian Book Chain Necklace Antique Dog Clip For Locket Or Pendant circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
lockets or pendants from both the circle clip and the dog clip.
The Victorian book chain is 18 inches (45
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold-filled
Book Form Goldstone Picture Locket Pendant Charm 14 Karat Gold Victorian, 1890
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A CLASSIC BOOK FORM VICTORIAN PICTURE LOCKET PENDANT OR CHARM IN SOLID 14 KARAT GOLD WITH
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
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H 1 in W 0.6 in
Statement Size Vintage 14k Gold and Blue Sapphire 3D Baby Shoe Book Locket Large
Located in New York, NY
A heavy and statement sized vintage book locket in immaculate condition with two 3-dimensional baby
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Monica Rich Kosann 18K Yellow Gold "Luxe" Four Image Locket with Diamonds
By Monica Rich Kosann
Located in Norwalk, CT
stories safe.
Set with White Diamonds: .38cts
32" Gold Chain
Locket Measures: 1 1/8" Tall and 13/16" Wide
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2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
H 1.13 in W 0.82 in L 32 in
Victorian Etruscan Revival Gold Fill Locket
Located in Venice, CA
1 1/8” inches wide. The locket is pictured here on a book chain that is also available on Kirsten’s
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Antique 1870s Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold-filled
Victorian Sterling Silver 'Amity Eternity Infinity' Locket
Located in Brisbane, QLD
modelled and styled photographs the locket is pictured with a Victorian sterling silver book chain which is
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Silver Niello Locket Pendant Necklace Stars Initials A W
Located in Munich, Bavaria
suspended from the silver element is holding the locket. The locket is designed as a book that has the shape
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Antique 1880s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Niello
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W 1.11 in D 0.32 in L 12.6 in
Betony Vernon "You Are Mine" Necklace Small Sterling Silver in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
Small chain and locket. The Sterling Silver 925 pendant locket is also the closure of the necklace which
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "YOU ARE MINE" Necklace Medium Sterling Silver 925
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
Signature chain and locket. This rare prototype is part of the BV archive in Paris. The Sterling Silver 925
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
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UnoAErre 18 Karat Yellow Gold Egyptian Style Collar Necklace 146.2 Grams Italy
By UnoAErre
Located in New York, NY
Very cool UnoAErre necklace featuring beaded Egyptian motif in the front extended on a link wide chain weighing 146.2 grams.
Sits nicely on the neck.
Great Conversation Piece!
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Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
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18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Necklace Tiara
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A MASTERPIECE!
46.75 carats of white pear, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold.
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
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Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 7.0 Carat Heart Shape Pink Diamond Cocktail Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Heart Shape Diamond weighing 7.0 Carat with GIA certificate stating the Diamond is of Fancy Pink color and VS2 Clarity. Surrounded by reverse set White Diamonds weighing 5.02 Carats....
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Old Original Vintage 12k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 7.1 grams.
Totally is diamond about 1.40 carat.
Acid tested to be 12k real gold.
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Antique Garnet-Set Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1840-60s, 14k. These superb earrings are all about the luminous, smoldering Bohemian garnets. The look is colorfully vintage chic at its authentically antique best. Every detai...
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Antique 1840s Victorian Drop Earrings
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Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian 9 Carat Gold Long Guard Chain/ Double/Triple Row Chain
Located in London, GB
An antique Edwardian English 9 carat gold long guard necklace chain. This can be worn as a 2/3 rows chain as you please.
"Variously known as a long guard, guard, or muff chain, these...
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
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9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Belle Époque Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A Belle Époque diamond tiara, to the centre three diamond-set clusters with diamond-set foliate decorations and one large diamond-set cluster on each side, all within a waved frame o...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
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Diamond, Platinum
28.95 Carat Carved Emerald, Tanzanite and Pearl Choker
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A beautiful, art-deco inspired choker - with 28.95 carat carved Emerald, 5.92 carat Tanzanite, 3.76 carat White Diamonds set in 9K Yellow Gold. The length of the choker is currently ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Choker Necklaces
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Emerald, Tanzanite, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian 18K Gold Rose Cut Diamond Encrusted Heart Locket
Located in Venice, CA
Circa 1880, this heart shaped locket is encrusted with rose cut diamonds, held up by tall buttercup prongs. The prongs are connected as a mount, separate from the locket, which has b...
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Bombe Ring - Burma No Heat
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Crowned with a crystalline magenta red ruby, this lovely Edwardian bombe style ring boasts four rows of richly saturated calibre rubies divided by twinkling single cut diamonds that ...
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cocktail Rings
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Diamond, Ruby
Archaeological-Revival Coral and Gold Spartan Diadem
Located in London, GB
An archaeological-revival coral and gold Spartan diadem, in the form of a gold band with seven concave discs each set with a cabochon coral, alternating with eight floral motifs each...
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Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stunning Victorian Old-Cut Diamond Fringe Tiara Convertible to Necklace Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique diamond tiara convertible to a necklace, c.1880s, the tiara designed as a relatively short compact fringe which almost gives the impression of a bandeau style tiar...
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Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, Gold, Silver
Late Georgian Aquamarine and Gold Parure
Located in London, GB
A late Georgian gold aquamarine parure of a necklace, a pair of drop earrings, a bodice brooch, a brooch, a hair ornament and a stick pin, the collar necklace with graduating oval-cu...
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Antique Early 19th Century British George III Drop Earrings
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Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18 Karat French Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Petite Old Mine Diamonds in cushion shape dangle from their diamond tops. Every move makes the bottom stones articulate and shimmer. Made c. 1890, they were know as "dormeuse" or sle...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Dangle Earrings
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Diamond, 18k Gold
Renaissance Cameo Pendant
Located in New Orleans, LA
The cameo at the center of this exceptional pendant is a stunning example of the art of gem engraving during the Renaissance. It likely dates to the early 17th century and features a...
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Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 18th Century Minas Novas Earrings Pendant/Brooch Girandole Portuguese
Located in Lisbon, PT
Museum-quality rare and important antique 18th century Minas Novas rock crystal quartz girandole pendant and earrings demi-parure mounted in closed-back silver, Portuguese, circa 177...
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Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings
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Victorian Book Chain with Locket
Located in Florida, FL
Victorian sterling silver book chain with locket
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces
Vintage Locket On An Etched Book Chain Necklac
Located in New York, NY
Vintage etched book chains are always in demand. This vintage necklace is even more collectible
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Gold Engraved Book Locket
Located in San Francisco, CA
This vintage book locket features detailed hand engraving on both the front and back “cover”. It is
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, 14k Gold
Victorian Sterling Silver Beaded Book Chain and 800 Silver Locket
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique Victorian sterling silver beaded book chain with 800 silver oval locket.
This is a
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20th Century Chain Necklaces
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Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian silver book chain necklace, star links
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique, Victorian, Aesthetic era book chain necklace.
This is a gorgeous piece with
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
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Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian 1880s Emerald and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Locket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
unembellished.
The locket suspends from a substantial 15k yellow gold 18" book link chain via a spring loaded
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces
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Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Rose Gold Fancy Book Link Necklace, Circa 1880
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A fine antique Victorian 9k rose gold fancy book link chain hand crafted circa 1880. The main links
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian Gilt Locket and Book Chain Necklace
Located in NEWARK, GB
motif.
The book chain necklace has nice chunky wide links which are lightly textured on one side, it is
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Gilt Metal
Victorian Silver Photo Locket and Book Chain Collar Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Superb Victorian Antique Book Chain Collar Necklace and Sterling Silver beautifully engraved photo
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Choker Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique 18ct Gold French Belle Époque, Book Chain Locket Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Book Chain Necklace
18ct Rose Gold- French Stamped
Circa 1880
Fabulous, French
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Antique Late 19th Century French Pendant Necklaces
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Gold, 18k Gold
Sterling Silver Victorian Book Chain Collar Enamel Locket Necklace original Box
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Book Chain Necklace
Sterling Silver
Circa 1880
The most fabulous example of Victorian
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Sterling Silver, Enamel
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L 17.5 in
Antique Enamel Gold Book Form Locket with Multiple Compartments
Located in New York, NY
An antique gold book form locket pendant with stippled and engraved surface and black enamel
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Antique 1860s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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18k Gold
Victorian Sterling Silver Book Chain
Located in Brisbane, QLD
This Victorian era necklace is known as a 'book' chain and has been manufactured from sterling
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Link Necklaces
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Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Large Niello Heart Locket and Chain
Located in Stamford, CT
darker silver is shimmering. This piece is accompanied by a simple, satin toned silver book chain that is
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Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Niello, Sterling Silver
Victorian Silver Book Chain Necklace, Collar Necklace
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique Victorian silver collar or book chain necklace.
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Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Link Necklaces
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Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Circa 1960s Patterned Book Pendant 18 CaratGold & 9 Carat Gold Chain
Located in Hamilton, AU
whimsical book and is threaded on a fine 9 carat chain. We have named this nostalgic piece The Miley Book
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Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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Antique Victorian Silver Swallow Locket, Aesthetic Era, Large
Located in NEWARK, GB
long antique chain or a book chain style necklace.
The Swallow featured heavily in Victorian jewellery
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Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces
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Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian Silver Collar Necklace, Engraved Links, Aesthetic
Located in NEWARK, GB
necklace with heavily engraved links.
The necklace has flat rounded rectangular book chain type links
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Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Link Necklaces
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Silver
Pair of early 17th century Jacobean Portraits of William and Jane de Malbone
By Circle of Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger
Located in Bath, Somerset
, gold chains and coral beads, demonstrating her wealth and high status. A gold locket, possibly
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Early 17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
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Oak, Oil, Wood Panel
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H 34.45 in W 28.15 in
Antique Victorian Silver Collar Necklace, Floral Book Chain, Day to Night
Located in NEWARK, GB
up from chunky silver book chain links with engraving to one side.
A staple piece of Victorian
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Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Chain Necklaces
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Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian Gold Fancy Book Link Necklace, Circa 1880
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Chain Necklaces
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Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Circa 1990s Oval Citrine Pinned Book Locket & Chain 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
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20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
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Aesthetic Movement Large Sterling Silver Locket Victorian
Located in Stamford, CT
the locket. Large lockets were worn suspended from silver necklaces known as book chains in the
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Antique 1870s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Sterling Silver
Garnet Six Heart Locket Charm Pendant Necklace Antique Victorian
By Bates & Bacon
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filled. The lockets all hang from a large jump ring which can be removed from the chain and attached to
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Victorian Aesthetic Era Locket, Sterling Silver and 9k Gold, Kingfisher
Located in NEWARK, GB
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Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique Victorian silver collar or book chain necklace.
This attractive Aesthetic era
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Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Link Necklaces
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Silver, Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "YOU ARE MINE" Necklace Sterling Silver in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
Signature chain and locket. This rare prototype is part of the BV archive in Paris. The Sterling Silver 925
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Pair of early 17th century Jacobean Portraits of Jane and William de Malbone
By Circle of Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger
Located in Bath, Somerset
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Antique Victorian Silver Book Chain Necklace, Aesthetic
Located in NEWARK, GB
You can't go wrong with an antique silver book chain necklace, this is such a highly sought after
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Antique Silver Book Chain Collar Necklace, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
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Antique Victorian Silver Book Chain Necklace, Aesthetic
Located in NEWARK, GB
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Antique Silver Book Chain Necklace, Victorian Collar
Located in NEWARK, GB
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Antique Victorian Silver Locket Pendant, Holly Leaf
Located in NEWARK, GB
integral bale, perfect for adding to a long antique chain or a book chain style necklace.
The Holly plant
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian Gold Engraved Book Locket
Located in San Francisco, CA
pearl. The locket measures 13mm by 16mm.
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Antique Georgian Acrostic Regard “Key to My Heart” Locket Brooch
Located in Sale, Cheshire
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"To My Friend" Lover's Eye
Located in Austin, TX
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Locket With Book Chain For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate locket with book chain for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a locket with book chain from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic locket with book chain over the years, but those made by Betony Vernon and Monica Rich Kosann are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any locket with book chain from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a blue sapphire version from the 1 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. 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 portrait cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a locket with book chain, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Locket With Book Chain?
Prices for a locket with book chain can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $325 and can go as high as $15,595, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,415.
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.
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 necklaces designed by David Webb — 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 Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
Questions About Locket With Book Chain
- What is a book chain?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A book chain is a type of antique Victorian jewelry designed for lockets, cameos, chains, and necklaces. Each link in a book chain is a rectangular folded piece of metal that resembles a book and is made of solid gold or sterling silver. During the late Art Deco era of the 1930s and 1940s, book chain jewelry was popular during the Victorian jewelry resurgence (“Victorian Revival”). Shop for vintage jewelry from all over the world on 1stDibs.
- What is a Victorian book chain?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A Victorian book chain is a piece of jewelry — usually a necklace — that can be found in gold, sterling silver and other materials. Each link in the chain is a rectangle-shaped piece of folded metal that resembles a book. Shop a collection of vintage and modern Victorian book chains from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
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