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Edwardian Sterling Silver French Long Chain
Located in Stamford, CT
Sterling silver chains, such as this Edwardian French Long Chain, are popular because they have
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Book Chain Necklace with Locket
Located in Stamford, CT
long with bale. The locket can be worn without the book chain on a ribbon or silver chain. the necklace
Category

Antique 1870s British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Engraved Book Chain Locket Necklace Birmingham c. 1880
Located in Berkeley, CA
removed and the chain worn separately (The chain can be worn longer as a result). The inside of the locket
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Circa 1890's Sterling Silver Watch Fob Belcher Chain Necklace
Located in Berkeley, CA
This beautiful and elegant Victorian belcher chain is 17" long and weighs 60 grams of sterling
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling silver Albert chain, watch chain necklace, Shield fob
Located in NEWARK, GB
Albert chain with big chunky links, a good long length and a heavy feel and weight. A wonderfully chunky
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sapphire Ruby Snake Necklace Choker Chain Silver Victorian Style J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Sapphire Ruby Eyes Snake Necklace Choker Chain Silver Victorian Style J Dauphin 17,5 inches
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Sapphire Ruby Snake Necklace Choker Chain Silver Victorian Style J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Sapphire Ruby Eyes Snake Necklace Choker Chain Silver Victorian Style J Dauphin 17,5 inches
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Sapphire Ruby Snake Necklace Choker Chain Silver Victorian Style J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Sapphire Ruby Eyes Snake Necklace Choker Chain Silver Victorian Style J Dauphin 17,5 inches
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Snake Necklace Choker Chain Sapphire Ruby Silver Victorian Style J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Snake Necklace Choker Chain Sapphire Ruby Silver Victorian Style 17,5 inches long J Dauphin
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Sapphire Ruby Snake Necklace Choker Chain Silver Victorian Style J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Sapphire Ruby Eyes Snake Necklace Choker Chain Silver Victorian Style J Dauphin 17,5 inches
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Dove Pendant Chain Necklace White Diamond Ruby Gold Heart Sterling Silver
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dove Pendant Chain Necklace White Diamond Ruby Gold Heart Sterling Silver J Dauphin 28" Long J
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Dove Chain Necklace White Diamond Ruby Gold Heart Solid Sterling Silver
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dove Chain Necklace White Diamond Ruby Gold Heart Solid Sterling Silver 24" Long J DAUPHIN "Billet
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Dove Heart Chain Necklace White Diamond Ruby Gold Sterling Silver J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dove Pendant Chain Necklace White Diamond Ruby Gold Heart Sterling Silver J Dauphin 28" Long J
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Dove Heart Chain Necklace White Diamond Ruby Gold Sterling Silver J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dove Pendant Chain Necklace White Diamond Ruby Gold Heart Sterling Silver J Dauphin 28" Long J
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Dove Pendant Chain Necklace White Diamond Ruby Gold Heart Solid Sterling Silver
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dove Pendant Chain Necklace White Diamond Ruby Gold Heart Solid Sterling Silver J Dauphin 28" Long
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

White Diamond Ruby Swallow Dove Bird Chain Necklace Gold Heart Sterling Silver
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Ruby Swallow Dove Bird Chain Necklace Gold Heart Sterling SilverJ Dauphin 28" Long J
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Black Diamond Emerald Gold Snake Necklace Sterling Silver Chain J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Diamond Emerald 14K Yellow Gold Snake Necklace Pendant Sterling Silver Chain J Dauphin J
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Si...

Snake Necklace Gold Black Diamond Emerald Sterling Silver Chain J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Diamond Emerald 14K Yellow Gold Snake Necklace Pendant Sterling Silver Chain J Dauphin J
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Si...

Black Diamond Emerald Gold Snake Necklace Sterling Silver Chain J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Diamond Emerald 14K Yellow Gold Snake Necklace Pendant Sterling Silver Chain J Dauphin J
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Si...

Medal Chain Necklace White Diamond Virgin Mary Chunky Chain J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Chain Necklace White Diamond Virgin Mary Chunky Chain J Dauphin Two White Diamond Set in
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silv...

Medal Chain Necklace White Diamond Virgin Mary Chunky Chain J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Chain Necklace White Diamond Virgin Mary Chunky Chain J Dauphin Two White Diamond Set in
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silv...

Lawrence Emanuel Antique Victorian English Sterling Silver Scent Flask
By Lawrence Emmanuel
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver scent flask; an addition to our
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Medal Chain Necklace Opals Sacred Heart Pendant Silver J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
has two twin pieces of Sterling Silver Hearts Pendant . The Chunky Chain is a Gold Filled Necklace 30
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Victorian Sterling Silver Mounted Enameled Green Crystal Lay-Down Perfume Bottle
By Woodside Silver Co.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful, sterling silver-mounted, gold enameled, green crystal, lay-down perfume bottle, Woodside
Category

Antique 1890s American Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver, Enamel

White Diamond Virgin Mary Necklace Chunky Chain Pendant J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Virgin Mary Necklace Chunky Chain Pendant J Dauphin Two White Diamond Set in Prongs
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Sterling Silver, Bronze, Gold-filled, Silver

Chain Necklace Medals Virgin Mary Heart Emerald Aquamarine J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aquamarine, the Chain is Gold Filed and adjustable in length, 24" Long J Dauphin. Pendants can be worn
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Opal Medal Saint Chunky Chain Necklace Sacred Heart Silver J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in gold prongs and has two twin pieces of Sterling Silver Hearts Pendant . The Chunky Chain is a Gold
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Opal Medal Saint Chunky Chain Necklace Sacred Heart Silver J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in gold prongs and has two twin pieces of Sterling Silver Hearts Pendant . The Chunky Chain is a Gold
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Chain Necklace Opal French Medal Saint Sacred Heart Pendant Silver J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
has two twin pieces of Sterling Silver Hearts Pendant . The Chunky Chain is a Gold Filled Necklace 30
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Medal Virgin Mary Chain Necklace Emerald Aquamarine Silver Bronze J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald, the Chain is Gold Filed and adjustable in length, 24" Long J Dauphin. Pendants can be worn
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

White Diamond Medal Chain Necklace Coin Pendant Virgin Mary J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Medal Chain Necklace Coin Pendant Virgin Mary J Dauphin Two White Diamond Set in
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Medal Coin Necklace White Diamond Chain Pendant Virgin Mary J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Coin Necklace White Diamond Chain Pendant Virgin Mary J Dauphin Two White Diamond Set in
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Emerald Aquamarine Chunky Chain Necklace Medal Pendant Virgin Mary J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
is a French Saint, the other medal is a sacred heart in bronze with aquamarine. The Chunky Chain is a
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Emerald, Bronze, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver

Chunky Chain Necklace Medal Pendant Virgin Mary White Diamond J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chunky Chain Gold Filled Necklace, One of a kind, 24" Long J Dauphin. Pendants can be worn separately or
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, Vermeil, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Ster...

Chunky Chain Necklace Medal Pendant Virgin Mary White Diamond J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chunky Chain Necklace Medal Pendant Virgin Mary White Diamond J Dauphin Two White Diamond Set in
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silv...

White Diamond Snake Necklace Sterling Silver Ruby Animal jewelry J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Animal jewelry White Diamond Long Snake Necklace Sterling Silver Ruby Eyes Italian Chain J Dauphin
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, White Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver

Snake Necklace Silver Sterling White Diamond Ruby Animal Jewelry J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Animal jewelry White Diamond Long Snake Necklace Sterling Silver Ruby Eyes Italian Chain J Dauphin
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver

Chain Necklace Medal Virgin Mary Emerald Opal Jeanne le Mat J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, the Chain is Gold Filed and adjustable in length, 28" Long J Dauphin. Pendants can be worn separately
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Opal, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze, 14k Gold

Medal Virgin Mary Emerald Opal Chain Necklace Jeanne le Mat J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, the Chain is Gold Filed and adjustable in length, 28" Long J Dauphin. Pendants can be worn separately
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Medal Necklace White Diamond Chunky Chain Coin Pendant Virgin Mary J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chunky Chain Gold Filled Necklace, One of a kind, 24" Long J Dauphin. Pendants can be worn separately or
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

White Diamond Chunky Chain Necklace Medal Coin Pendant Virgin Mary J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Figurine Hanging on a Chunky Chain Gold Filled Necklace, One of a kind, 24" Long J Dauphin. Pendants can
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Castle-Top Vinaigrette Crystal Palace
By John Tongue
Located in Uckfield, Sussex
A fine antique Victorian silver Castle-top vinaigrette, has a waisted bag form, chased foliate
Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

White Diamond Chunky Chain Necklace Medal Coin Pendant Virgin Mary J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Figurine Hanging on a Chunky Chain Gold Filled Necklace, One of a kind, 24" Long J Dauphin. Pendants can
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silv...

White Diamond Chunky Chain Necklace Medal Coin Pendant Virgin Mary J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Figurine Hanging on a Chunky Chain Gold Filled Necklace, One of a kind, 28" Long J Dauphin. Pendants can
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silv...

White Diamond Chunky Chain Necklace Medal Coin Pendant Virgin Mary J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Figurine Hanging on a Chunky Chain Gold Filled Necklace, One of a kind, 24" Long J Dauphin. Pendants can
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silv...

Chain Necklace Medal Coin Virgin Mary White Diamond Black Pearl Chunky J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a Black Pearl and Chunky Chain Gold Filled Necklace Medal, One of a kind 24" Long J Dauphin
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silv...

White Diamond Black Pearl Chunky Medal Chain Necklace Coin Virgin Mary J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two Raw White Diamond Set in Gold Prongs on Bronze Medal Coin Pendant and a Sterling Silver Virgin
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silv...

White Diamond Black Pearl Chunky Chain Necklace Medal Coin Virgin Mary J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two Raw White Diamond Set in Gold Prongs on Bronze Medal Coin Pendant and a Sterling Silver Virgin
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Sterling Silver, Silv...

White Diamond Joan of Arc Chain Necklace Medal Faith Hope Love Opal J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Joan of Arc Chain Necklace Medal Faith Hope Love Opal J Dauphin Chain Necklace with
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

White Diamond Emerald Black Diamond Ruby Snake Chain Bracelet
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Emerald Black Diamond Ruby Snake Chain Bracelet J DAUPHIN 'Sparkle companion" made
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver, 14...

White Diamond Emerald Snake Bracelet Black Diamond Ruby Bronze Silver Chain
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Emerald Snake Bracelet Black Diamond Ruby Bronze Sterling Silver Chain J DAUPHIN
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver, Br...

White Diamond Emerald Black Diamond Ruby Snake Bracelet Bronze Silver Chain
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Emerald Black Diamond Ruby Snake Bracelet Bronze Silver Chain J Dauphin J DAUPHIN
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver, Br...

White Diamond Black Diamond Ruby Snake Bracelet Bronze Silver Chain J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Black Diamond Ruby Snake Bracelet Bronze Silver Chain J Dauphin J DAUPHIN 'Sparkle
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Black Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Bronze, Sterling Silver

White Diamond Black Diamond Ruby Snake Bracelet Gold Silver Chain J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Black Diamond Ruby Snake Bracelet 14 kGold Silver Chain J Dauphin J DAUPHIN
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Figural Bird Chatelaine Vinaigrette and Long Link Chain
Located in Montreal, QC
intricate scroll filigree design. Suspended from a Sterling Silver Link Chain, measuring approx. 60” long
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian sterling silver medal pendant, Medallion, Agriculture
Located in NEWARK, GB
Victorian design, there are two medals made from sterling silver, each with a beautifully engraved script to
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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian sterling silver fox and horseshoe locket
Located in NEWARK, GB
A fantastic antique Victorian era sterling silver fox and horseshoe locket. I love finding
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Natural Scarab Beetle Bracelet Egyptian Revival Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
. Each beetle is set in Sterling Silver on a link chain. The bracelet is 7.5 inches long. The scarabs
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Shiebler Homeric Sterling Silver Graduated Watch Fob
By George Shiebler
Located in Venice, CA
This sterling silver fob features four graduated homeric medallions, dangling from a dog clip
Category

Antique 1890s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Slate Backed Scottish Agate Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian, sterling silver (unmarked, but tested)-mounted, slate - backed, Scottish agate brooch
Category

Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

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Victorian Sterling Long Chain For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact victorian sterling long chain you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Silver, Sterling Silver and Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 12 antique edition and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect victorian sterling 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 victorian sterling long chain has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection and J DAUPHIN are consistently popular. While most can agree that any victorian sterling long chain from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond 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 alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a victorian sterling long chain, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Victorian Sterling Long Chain?

Prices for a victorian sterling long chain can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $475 and can go as high as $3,800, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,042.

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.