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Victorian T Bar Chain

Victorian 14K Gold Pocket Watch Chain Necklace with T-Bar
Victorian 14K Gold Pocket Watch Chain Necklace with T-Bar

Victorian 14K Gold Pocket Watch Chain Necklace with T-Bar

Located in Venice, CA

This 14k gold watch chain has a fabulous hollow link interwoven with tiny balls for an unusual variation of a curb link. The links are carved with a ribbed texture that give a matte ...

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 9 Carat Rose Gold Albert or Necklace Chain with T-Bar
Victorian 9 Carat Rose Gold Albert or Necklace Chain with T-Bar

Victorian 9 Carat Rose Gold Albert or Necklace Chain with T-Bar

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This delightful 9ct rose gold chain has simple links and two dog clips to fasten. It could be used as an albert, necklace or wrapped around your wrist to make a bracelet! Length: 41...

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian 9 Carat Rose Gold Albert or Necklace Chain with T-Bar
Victorian 9 Carat Rose Gold Albert or Necklace Chain with T-Bar

Victorian 9 Carat Rose Gold Albert or Necklace Chain with T-Bar

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This delightful 9ct rose gold chain has simple links and a dog clip and bolt clasp to fasten. It could be used as an albert, necklace or wrapped around your wrist to make a bracelet!...

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold

Sterling Silver Victorian Albertina Watch Chain or Bracelet with Heart and T-bar
Sterling Silver Victorian Albertina Watch Chain or Bracelet with Heart and T-bar

Sterling Silver Victorian Albertina Watch Chain or Bracelet with Heart and T-bar

Located in Venice, CA

Originally used as a watch chain in the Victorian era, this sterling silver “Albertina” can be worn today as a beautiful bracelet.

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Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Chain Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 9ct Gold, Victorian Belcher Link Heart & T-bar Albertina Bracelet
Antique 9ct Gold, Victorian Belcher Link Heart & T-bar Albertina Bracelet

Antique 9ct Gold, Victorian Belcher Link Heart & T-bar Albertina Bracelet

Located in Brighton, GB

Measuring approximately 17.3mm in height and 12.7mm in width, plus a 24.7mm T-bar, adds a striking focal point to the overall design.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chain Bracelets

Materials

9k Gold, Gold

Antique 9K Gold Albert Choker Chain with T-Bar and Swivel Hob, 1900
Antique 9K Gold Albert Choker Chain with T-Bar and Swivel Hob, 1900

Antique 9K Gold Albert Choker Chain with T-Bar and Swivel Hob, 1900

Located in London, GB

This antique Albert chain, dating from 1900, is made in solid 9ct rose gold and retains its original T-bar and double-sided swivel fob. A spectacular example of its kind, its 14 inch...

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Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 9ct Yellow Gold Victorian Fancy Link Albert Bracelet with Swivel & T Bar
Antique 9ct Yellow Gold Victorian Fancy Link Albert Bracelet with Swivel & T Bar

Antique 9ct Yellow Gold Victorian Fancy Link Albert Bracelet with Swivel & T Bar

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Fancy Link Bracelet 9ct Yellow Gold Circa 1880 Step back in time with this exquisite Victorian Albert bracelet, crafted from luxurious 9ct yellow gold. This stunning pie...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chain Bracelets

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Gold Victorian T-Bar with Oval Chain Link Extension
14K Gold Victorian T-Bar with Oval Chain Link Extension

14K Gold Victorian T-Bar with Oval Chain Link Extension

Located in Venice, CA

This is an interesting, Victorian T-bar that has signifiant presence and scale to it.

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Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian Scottish Banded Agate T-Bar Watch Chain Conversion Necklace Circa 1880
Victorian Scottish Banded Agate T-Bar Watch Chain Conversion Necklace Circa 1880

Victorian Scottish Banded Agate T-Bar Watch Chain Conversion Necklace Circa 1880

Located in Honolulu, HI

The antique section retains its classic Victorian T-bar accent and elegant drop link configuration from the traditional Albert chain.

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Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Gold Plate

Victorian Albert Chain Necklace 2 Dog Clips White Gold Filled Fancy Link T Bar
Victorian Albert Chain Necklace 2 Dog Clips White Gold Filled Fancy Link T Bar

Victorian Albert Chain Necklace 2 Dog Clips White Gold Filled Fancy Link T Bar

Located in New York, NY

THIS IS A SUPERB ANTIQUE VICTORIAN FANCY LINK ALBERT CHAIN NECKLACE IN WHITE GOLD FILLED WITH TWO FABULOUS DOG CLIPS INCLUDING A VERY LARGE DOG CLIP BALE AND A LARGE TROMBONE T BAR.

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold-filled

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Pocket Watch Chain Shield Fob T-Bar C. 1900s
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Pocket Watch Chain Shield Fob T-Bar C. 1900s

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Pocket Watch Chain Shield Fob T-Bar C. 1900s

Located in Honolulu, HI

An authentic antique British pocket watch chain featuring a heraldic shield fob, dating to the late Victorian to Edwardian era (circa 1890s–1910s).

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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver Plate

Diamond Bamboo T Bar Necklace
Diamond Bamboo T Bar Necklace

Diamond Bamboo T Bar Necklace

Located in Woodland Hills, CA

A shout out to Victorian era t-bar watch chains, this striking 23mm (about 1 inch) wide t-bar pendant is composed of 14k yellow gold faux bamboo sections with round diamonds in betwe...

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2010s North American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

English Double Albert 42g Gold Watch Chain Necklace E.W&S T-Bar Sydenham Bros.
English Double Albert 42g Gold Watch Chain Necklace E.W&S T-Bar Sydenham Bros.

English Double Albert 42g Gold Watch Chain Necklace E.W&S T-Bar Sydenham Bros.

Located in New York, NY

This is a true British original, an outstanding Victorian-era double Albert chain*, crafted in solid 9-carat rose gold and bearing full hallmarks across its entire form: both dog cli...

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Antique 1890s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

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Antique 15ct Rose Gold Heavy Albert Watch Chain 625 Purity 32 Grams Rare
Antique 15ct Rose Gold Heavy Albert Watch Chain 625 Purity 32 Grams Rare

Antique 15ct Rose Gold Heavy Albert Watch Chain 625 Purity 32 Grams Rare

Located in Camelford, GB

On offer is this gorgeous 15CT SOLID GOLD LONG AND HEAVY ANTIQUE WATCH CHAIN DETAILS Material: 15ct (625/000) Solid Rose Gold Style: Victorian thick watch chain with T-bar and Alb...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Bracelets

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold, 15k Gold

Victorian T Bar Chain 9 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Victorian T Bar Chain 9 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace

Victorian T Bar Chain 9 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace

Located in London, GB

A Victorian T Bar Chain in 9 karat yellow gold, circa 1890.

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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian T Bar Chain 15 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Victorian T Bar Chain 15 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace

Victorian T Bar Chain 15 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace

Located in London, GB

This excellent example of Victorian craftsmanship boasts a movable rose gold rectangular section engraved with ornate floral detail, this is mirrored in the fine gold wire flowers fo...

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Antique 1890s British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

10k Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 9k Yellow Gold Albert Watch Chain (1881)
Antique Victorian 9k Yellow Gold Albert Watch Chain (1881)

Antique Victorian 9k Yellow Gold Albert Watch Chain (1881)

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine Victorian T bar chain in yellow gold. Dimensions Length of T-bar drop 2.9cm/1.14' Width of T-bar 3.9...

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Antique 1880s English Chain Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Graduated Chain T Bar Necklace
Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Graduated Chain T Bar Necklace

Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Graduated Chain T Bar Necklace

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Graduated Chain T Bar Necklace.

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Antique 1890s Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Curb Link 9K Albert Chain W T Bar, 16.5"
Victorian Curb Link 9K Albert Chain W T Bar, 16.5"

Victorian Curb Link 9K Albert Chain W T Bar, 16.5"

Located in Baltimore, MD

An essential for every wardrobe, our C1900 9K handcrafted Albert curb link chain has it all; a chain includes with 2 dog clips, an inch of extra chain with a ring attached (from whi...

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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold

Victorian 9 Carat Gold Double Albert Chain with T Bar
Victorian 9 Carat Gold Double Albert Chain with T Bar

Victorian 9 Carat Gold Double Albert Chain with T Bar

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This 9ct gold double Albert can obviously be worn as an Albert but it is long enough to be worn as a necklace too! There is a t-bar at the centre of the chain and at both ends there ...

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold

Antique Victorian 9 Karat Rose Gold Albert Chain, T Bar, c1900
Antique Victorian 9 Karat Rose Gold Albert Chain, T Bar, c1900

Antique Victorian 9 Karat Rose Gold Albert Chain, T Bar, c1900

Located in NEWARK, GB

A gorgeous antique Victorian era 9 karat Rose gold Albert chain or watch chain.

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Early 20th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold

Victorian 9 Carat Rose Gold Albert or Necklace Chain with T-Bar
Victorian 9 Carat Rose Gold Albert or Necklace Chain with T-Bar

Victorian 9 Carat Rose Gold Albert or Necklace Chain with T-Bar

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This delightful 9ct rose gold chain has fancy links and two dog clips to fasten. It could be used as an albert, necklace or wrapped around your wrist to make a bracelet! Length: 42c...

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian 9K Rose Gold Curb Link T Bar Necklace Chain - 18.5 Inches
Antique Victorian 9K Rose Gold Curb Link T Bar Necklace Chain - 18.5 Inches

Antique Victorian 9K Rose Gold Curb Link T Bar Necklace Chain - 18.5 Inches

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Victorian 9K Rose Gold Rounded Curb Link T Bar Necklace Chain - 18.5 Inches.

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Antique 1890s Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian 9 Carat Gold Curb Bracelet with T-Bar
Victorian 9 Carat Gold Curb Bracelet with T-Bar

Victorian 9 Carat Gold Curb Bracelet with T-Bar

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This glossy 9carat gold bracelet is made of solid gold and features a dog clip one end and a t-bar on the other. Every curb link is hallmaked. Length: 6.5inches Width: 5mm Weight...

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Bracelets

Materials

Gold

Victorian 9 Carat Gold Curb Bracelet with T-Bar
Victorian 9 Carat Gold Curb Bracelet with T-Bar

Victorian 9 Carat Gold Curb Bracelet with T-Bar

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This glossy 9carat gold bracelet is made of solid gold and features a dog clip one end and a t-bar on the other. Every curb link is hallmaked. Length: 20cm Width: 6-4.5mm Weight: 22g

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Bracelets

Materials

Gold

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Victorian 17 3/4 Inch Fancy Rolo Link T-bar Chain Necklace
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Victorian 17 3/4 Inch Fancy Rolo Link T-bar Chain Necklace

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Victorian 17 3/4 Inch Fancy Rolo Link T-bar Chain Necklace

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Rolo Link Chain 9ct Rose Gold Circa 1880 Step into elegance with this exquisite Victorian fancy link necklace, crafted from 9ct rose gold.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian 9 Carat Gold Albert or Necklace Chain with T-Bar
Edwardian 9 Carat Gold Albert or Necklace Chain with T-Bar

Edwardian 9 Carat Gold Albert or Necklace Chain with T-Bar

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This delightful 9ct gold chain has a loop holding a small piece of chain and a t-bar which slides along the length. The chain itself is intricate and has a bar link in between every ...

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Hallmarked 1909 Sterling Silver Curb Link Albert Chain w T Bar, 18"
Hallmarked 1909 Sterling Silver Curb Link Albert Chain w T Bar, 18"

Hallmarked 1909 Sterling Silver Curb Link Albert Chain w T Bar, 18"

Located in Baltimore, MD

Our sterling silver curb link Albert chain with moveable T Bar and 2 dog clips is a classic l chain that looks wonderful on. The moveable T Bar can be displayed prominently to the fr...

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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Victorian Fancy Paperclip & Rope Link T-bar Bracelet
Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Victorian Fancy Paperclip & Rope Link T-bar Bracelet

Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Victorian Fancy Paperclip & Rope Link T-bar Bracelet

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Fancy Link Gold Bracelet 9ct Gold Circa 1900 Fabulous Victorian 9ct with tint of rose gold Albert bracelet with fancy paperclip and interlocking links. Both styles have ...

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Chain Bracelets

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

9ct Rose Gold, Victorian Fetter and Three, Trombone Link T-bar Albert Bracelet
9ct Rose Gold, Victorian Fetter and Three, Trombone Link T-bar Albert Bracelet

9ct Rose Gold, Victorian Fetter and Three, Trombone Link T-bar Albert Bracelet

Located in Brighton, GB

The bracelet is not only stunning but also functional, boasting an oversized bolt ring clasp for secure wear, complemented by a striking 38.5mm T-bar that adds a distinctive touch. E...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chain Bracelets

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Albert Curb Chain with T-Bar and Carnelian Fob
Victorian Albert Curb Chain with T-Bar and Carnelian Fob

Victorian Albert Curb Chain with T-Bar and Carnelian Fob

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This curb chain is hallmarked on each link and slightly graduates in size starting with the larger links at the centre and smaller on the outside. At one end of the chain is a dog cl...

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Antique 1880s British Victorian More Jewelry

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Carnelian

Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Tassel Drop Chain T-Bar Brooch Pin
Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Tassel Drop Chain T-Bar Brooch Pin

Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Tassel Drop Chain T-Bar Brooch Pin

Located in New York, NY

This elegant antique brooch is crafted in a combination of 15k, 18k, and 22k gold. The design features intricate double tassels suspended from a detailed T-Bar pin. Each tassel is a...

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

15k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Victorian 18 1/4 Inch Curb Link Albert Chain with T Bar
Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Victorian 18 1/4 Inch Curb Link Albert Chain with T Bar

Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Victorian 18 1/4 Inch Curb Link Albert Chain with T Bar

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Albert Chain 9ct Rose Gold Hallmarked London 1882 Makers Mark G J Introducing a stunning 9ct rose gold Victorian-era Albert chain- previously used as a pocket watch cha...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Tiffany & Co. Antique 18K Rose Gold Pocket Watch Chain with Signed T-Bar, 14"
Tiffany & Co. Antique 18K Rose Gold Pocket Watch Chain with Signed T-Bar, 14"

Tiffany & Co. Antique 18K Rose Gold Pocket Watch Chain with Signed T-Bar, 14"

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Orlando, FL

Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Antique Curb Link Albert Pocket Watch Chain T-Bar — 43.2 Grams Metal: 18K rosey gold, XRF verified Maker: Tiffany & Co. (stamped on T-bar) Style: Curb...

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Antique 1890s American Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian 9 Carat Gold Chain Necklace with T Bar
Victorian 9 Carat Gold Chain Necklace with T Bar

Victorian 9 Carat Gold Chain Necklace with T Bar

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This 9ct gold chain makes a classic necklace and there is a t-bar at the centre of the chain and it fastens with a bolt clip. Length: 46cm Weight: 4g

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold

Victorian 9 Carat Gold Chain Bracelet with T-Bar
Victorian 9 Carat Gold Chain Bracelet with T-Bar

Victorian 9 Carat Gold Chain Bracelet with T-Bar

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This glossy 9carat gold bracelet is made of solid gold and features a dog clip one end and a t-bar on the other. Every curb link is hallmaked. Length: 19.5cm Width: 6mm Weight: 14.3g

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Bracelets

Materials

Gold

Victorian 9 Carat Gold Double Albert Chain with T-Bar
Victorian 9 Carat Gold Double Albert Chain with T-Bar

Victorian 9 Carat Gold Double Albert Chain with T-Bar

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This chunky and glossy 9carat gold chain is shorter in length but makes the perfect choker or high necklace. The necklace features a t-bar and is fastened using two dog clips. Leng...

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold

Victorian 9 Carat Gold Albert or Necklace Chain with T-Bar
Victorian 9 Carat Gold Albert or Necklace Chain with T-Bar

Victorian 9 Carat Gold Albert or Necklace Chain with T-Bar

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This delightful 9ct gold chain has fancy links and two dog clips to fasten. It could be used as an albert, necklace or wrapped around your wrist to make a bracelet! Length: 38cm Ch...

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold

14K Gold Victorian Prince Albert Chain with T-Bar and Dog Clips
14K Gold Victorian Prince Albert Chain with T-Bar and Dog Clips

14K Gold Victorian Prince Albert Chain with T-Bar and Dog Clips

Located in Venice, CA

This 14k gold Prince Albert watch chain has a nice elongated open curb link. The chain has a dog clip on each end, as well as a drop down with a T-bar. It has great presence on the n...

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Victorian 9 Carat Rose Gold Albert or Necklace Chain with T-Bar
Victorian 9 Carat Rose Gold Albert or Necklace Chain with T-Bar

Victorian 9 Carat Rose Gold Albert or Necklace Chain with T-Bar

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This delightful 9ct rose gold chain has simple links and two dog clips to fasten. It could be used as an albert, necklace or wrapped around your wrist to make a bracelet! Length: 43...

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian Albert Chain T Bar Necklace Vintage 9 Karat Gold Curb Link
Antique Victorian Albert Chain T Bar Necklace Vintage 9 Karat Gold Curb Link

Antique Victorian Albert Chain T Bar Necklace Vintage 9 Karat Gold Curb Link

Located in Torrance, CA

Albert chains are named after a style of watch chain worn by Prince Albert during the Victorian era.

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Early 20th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique Sterling silver Albert chain, Fob and T bar
Antique Sterling silver Albert chain, Fob and T bar

Antique Sterling silver Albert chain, Fob and T bar

Located in NEWARK, GB

The chain also has a t bar and an antique sterling silver shield type fob with an applied gold design.

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 9ct Gold, Victorian Fancy Paperclip & Rope Link T-bar Bracelet
Antique 9ct Gold, Victorian Fancy Paperclip & Rope Link T-bar Bracelet

Antique 9ct Gold, Victorian Fancy Paperclip & Rope Link T-bar Bracelet

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Fancy Link Gold Bracelet 9ct Rose Gold Circa 1900 Fabulous Victorian 9ct Gold Albert bracelet with fancy paperclip and interlocking links. Both styles have matching, ridg...

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Chain Bracelets

Materials

9k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold

15ct Rose Gold, Victorian Solid Curb Link Albert Bracelet with T Bar and Swivel
15ct Rose Gold, Victorian Solid Curb Link Albert Bracelet with T Bar and Swivel

15ct Rose Gold, Victorian Solid Curb Link Albert Bracelet with T Bar and Swivel

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Albert Bracelet 15ct Rose Gold Circa 1880 Take a step back in time with this exquisite Victorian Albert bracelet, crafted from beautiful 15ct rose gold. This piece featur...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chain Bracelets

Materials

15k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Victorian Fancy Paperclip & Rope Link T-bar Bracelet
Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Victorian Fancy Paperclip & Rope Link T-bar Bracelet

Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Victorian Fancy Paperclip & Rope Link T-bar Bracelet

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Fancy Link Gold Bracelet 9ct Gold Stamped Circa 1900 Fabulous Victorian 9ct with tint of rose gold Albert bracelet with fancy paperclip and interlocking links. Both styl...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Bracelets

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Silver Albert Chain with T-Bar
Victorian Silver Albert Chain with T-Bar

Victorian Silver Albert Chain with T-Bar

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This albert chain could be used as a classic albert or could be worn as a necklace with a drop t-bar. The chain fastens using two dog clips. Modelled in silver. Length: 17inches T...

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian Gold Gilt Metal Albert Watch Chain with T Bar
Antique Victorian Gold Gilt Metal Albert Watch Chain with T Bar

Antique Victorian Gold Gilt Metal Albert Watch Chain with T Bar

Located in London, GB

Antique Victorian gold gilt metal Albert watch chain with T bar, stamped T + H.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Link Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

C1900 Sterling Silver Paper Link Albert Chain w T Bar, 20"
C1900 Sterling Silver Paper Link Albert Chain w T Bar, 20"

C1900 Sterling Silver Paper Link Albert Chain w T Bar, 20"

Located in Baltimore, MD

Lovely Victorian sterling silver Albert Link Chain with attached T BAR and 2 dog tag clips from which to attach your favorite locket or pendant or pocket watch.

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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gorgeous Antique 14K Rosy Yellow Gold  Chain, 18 inches, with T-Bar.
Gorgeous Antique 14K Rosy Yellow Gold  Chain, 18 inches, with T-Bar.

Gorgeous Antique 14K Rosy Yellow Gold Chain, 18 inches, with T-Bar.

Located in San Francisco, CA

Gorgeous Antique 14K Rosy Yellow Gold Watch Chain Necklace – 18 Inches This gorgeous antique 14K rosy yellow gold chain began its life as a classic watch chain and now shines as a s...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Albert Chain Necklace Gold T Bar Coin Fob circa 1880
Antique Victorian Albert Chain Necklace Gold T Bar Coin Fob circa 1880

Antique Victorian Albert Chain Necklace Gold T Bar Coin Fob circa 1880

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

This fabulous 18ct yellow gold on Silver Victorian Solid Albert chain necklace weighs a staggering 109.6 grams A very heavy Albert chain that is superb in weight and design Circa...

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Albert Chain Necklace with T Bar Coin Fob circa 1880
Antique Victorian Albert Chain Necklace with T Bar Coin Fob circa 1880

Antique Victorian Albert Chain Necklace with T Bar Coin Fob circa 1880

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

This fabulous 18ct yellow gold on Silver Victorian Albert chain necklace weighs a staggering 65.7 grams A very heavy Albert chain that is superb in weight and design Circa 1880 ...

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

9 Karat Rose Gold English Curb Link Fob Chain with T-Bar and Masonic Charm
9 Karat Rose Gold English Curb Link Fob Chain with T-Bar and Masonic Charm

9 Karat Rose Gold English Curb Link Fob Chain with T-Bar and Masonic Charm

Located in QLD , AU

This very much sought after style a fabulous curb link fob chain should be a 'must' in everyone's jewellery wardrobe. Once used to hold a gentlemen's pocket watch these chains are so...

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20th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

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Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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Victorian 9 Carat Gold Longuard Necklace

Victorian 9 Carat Gold Longuard Necklace

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

Longuard chains are so versatile and can be worn in so many ways! This chain is modelled in 9ct gold and there is also a dog clip attached. Length: 152cm Weight: 35.2g

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Gold

Victorian 9 Carat Rose Gold Curb Chain Bracelet
Victorian 9 Carat Rose Gold Curb Chain Bracelet

Victorian 9 Carat Rose Gold Curb Chain Bracelet

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This curb chain bracelet is wider at the centre and slimmer towards the clasp and modelled in glossy 9ct rose gold. The bracelet is fastened by simple bolt clip and loop. Each link i...

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Link Bracelets

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Rose Gold

Alex Jona 18 Karat Rose Gold Link Chain Necklace
Alex Jona 18 Karat Rose Gold Link Chain Necklace

Alex Jona 18 Karat Rose Gold Link Chain Necklace

By Alex Jona

Located in Lugano, TI

Alex Jona Design Collection, Hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat Rose gold, 17.7 inch-45cm long, link chain necklace. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their special design and ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces

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18k Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian Rolled Gold Albert Chain
Edwardian Rolled Gold Albert Chain

Edwardian Rolled Gold Albert Chain

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This simple yet beautiful rolled gold Albert is fastened using two dog clips and there is a t-bar on a loop. The chain is rolled gold which means it is coated in a fine layer of 18 c...

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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Jewelry

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Gold

Antique 9ct Gold, Albert Chain Necklace: 1920s Fancy Paperclip & Knot Link
Antique 9ct Gold, Albert Chain Necklace: 1920s Fancy Paperclip & Knot Link

Antique 9ct Gold, Albert Chain Necklace: 1920s Fancy Paperclip & Knot Link

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Albert Chain 9ct Rose Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham 1923 Discover this stunning 9ct rose gold Albert chain, featuring a unique and elegant design with paperclip and ...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces

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Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

20th Century 18 Karat Rose Gold Choker Chain Necklace
20th Century 18 Karat Rose Gold Choker Chain Necklace

20th Century 18 Karat Rose Gold Choker Chain Necklace

Located in Poitiers, FR

Watch chain in 18 karat rose, Mercury head hallmark. Magnificent antique watch chain in rose gold, with chased round links separated by smooth gold clasps. Convict links are located ...

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20th Century French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

9ct Rose Gold Victorian Ornate Link Chain Extender with Swivel Clasp, 4 inches
9ct Rose Gold Victorian Ornate Link Chain Extender with Swivel Clasp, 4 inches

9ct Rose Gold Victorian Ornate Link Chain Extender with Swivel Clasp, 4 inches

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Gold Chain Extender circa 1900 9ct stamp on dog clip Add a touch of versatile elegance to your jewellery collection with this exquisite 9ct rose gold ornate link extender c...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces

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9k Gold, Rose Gold

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Located in Venice, CA

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Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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Located in Boca Raton, FL

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Located in Chipping Campden, GB

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Located in Mount Kisco, NY

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Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This necklace is modelled in 9 Carat gold. Length: 61.5cm Width: 4mm Weight: 9.9g

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Located in Chipping Campden, GB

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Located in Chipping Campden, GB

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Located in Brighton, GB

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By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Long Beach, CA

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Victorian T Bar Chain For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the victorian t bar chain you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 9k Gold and Rose Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Finding the perfect victorian t bar chain may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. A victorian t bar chain of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Carnelian, from our inventory of 1, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for an uncut 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 t bar chain, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Victorian T Bar Chain?

The price for a victorian t bar chain starts at $337 and tops out at $2,785 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,054.

A Close Look at Victorian Jewelry

The reign of Queen Victoria encapsulates a quickly evolving period of history — and jewelry styles were no exception. No single period has seen such a diverse group of jewelry attributed to it than the Victorian era. Today, there is a vast collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.

Victorian jewelry is named after Queen Victoria, whose reign lasted from 1837 to 1901, making her the second longest-ruling monarch. (She was surpassed by Queen Elizabeth II in 2015.) During this time, different styles of fashion and jewelry came and went. Thanks to our fascination with royalty and swoon-worthy melodramas like Netflix’s The Crown — which is rife with evocative fashion, jewelry and interiors — and the 2017 feature film Victoria & Abdul, we are all familiar with her story. After the death of Victoria’s father and three childless uncles, she ascended to the throne at age 18. In 1840, Queen Victoria married the love of her life, her first cousin Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.

Queen Victoria loved serpentine jewels, and she had even more power to shape trends than Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle do today. The British monarch’s best-known piece in this mold is the gold coiled-snake engagement ring she received from Prince Albert — the sinuous reptile was considered a symbol of everlasting love.

The Queen's 63-year reign has been divided by historians into the Romantic period, the early happy years, circa 1837–60; the Grand period, marked by the deaths of the Queen’s mother and husband, circa 1860–80; and the late Victorian or Aesthetic period, which lasted from about 1880 until 1901 and ushered in the Belle Époque. Queen Victoria wore her heart on her sleeve, and her fashion and jewelry reflected her emotions.

Romantic period jewelry, which featured common decorative motifs and was embellished with seed pearls, coral and turquoise, was a celebration of the young monarch’s love. Everything changed with the death of Prince Albert, and the Grand period is most often associated with mourning jewelry. Jewelry was smaller, lighter and more dainty during the late Victorian period. During this era, diamonds came into fashion, and semiprecious gems such as amethysts and opals became prevalent, too. Using gemstones for their natural beauty and not their worth was something that jewelers of the era felt passionate about, and this ideology would really become relevant in Art Nouveau jewelry.

Find a collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry — from rings, necklaces and brooches to a range of other accessories — on 1stDibs. 

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in. 

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.