Vintage Book Chain Necklace
Vintage 21KT Yellow Gold Book Link Chain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage book is crafted in rich 21K yellow gold and dates from the 1920's. This chain gets its
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Link Necklaces
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Yellow Gold
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
Antique Book Chain Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Chrysoprase Box Clasp
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This unusual chain is a segment from an 18 karat gold 40" long necklace that one of our customers
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Materials
Chrysophrase, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Vintage Gold Book Chain with Dangling Enamel Piece, circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Gold Book Chain with Dangling Enamel Piece Circa 1940s. Square links make up the book
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Vintage 1940s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
H 21 in W 1 in D 0.25 in Dm 6 in L 21 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
VIntage Sterling Silver 3-D Panel Deer Floral Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
5 Panels of Deer in a forest scene. Stationery Book Link Chain with C closure. Measuring 17.5
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Link Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Platinum Dune Necklace with Tanzanites (3.87 CTW)
By HCL METAL WORKS
Located in Gorham, ME
have repurposed a vintage Platinum chain to add a Futuristic-Victorian look to this necklace.
The
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2010s American Neoclassical Drop Necklaces
Materials
Tanzanite, Platinum
Embellished Octopus Necklace by Stephanie Lake Design Rare Statement Piece
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
, rhinestone-encrusted golden octopus set on a thick black jet bead braided chain.
One of a kind, this is a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Gilded Swirl Link Choker Necklace With Amber Bead Dangles By Napier, 1950s
By Napier
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century
- 14" - 16" adjustable
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Tiffany & Co. By Elsa Peretti Freeform Open Bottle Necklace 925 Sterling Silver
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Bottle necklace designed by Elsa Peretti (1940-2019) for Tiffany & Co.
Fabulous freeform open
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
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H 2.09 in W 1.5 in D 0.67 in L 24 in
Tiffany & Co 1982 Elsa Peretti Mesh Scarf Draped Necklace in 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
1980. It is a fantastic vintage draped necklace carefully crafted as a sportive long sautoir in solid
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Vintage 1980s North American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 1.06 in L 48 in
Tiffany & Co. 1978 By Elsa Peretti Freeform Open Bottle Necklace in 925 Sterling
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
bottle created by Peretti for the Tiffany Studios back in the 1978. This iconic vintage pendant necklace
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
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W 1.81 in D 1.4 in L 32 in
Vintage Art Deco silver and enamel watch fob pendant, Eisteddfod
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive vintage sterling silver and enamel fob pendant.
It is fairly large made from
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Maison Gripoix 1930s Art Deco Multi-Coloured Bead and Rhinestone Vintage Flapper
By Maison Gripoix
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
, colourless rhinestones individually attached to the necklace chain in claw set cups. The necklace is also
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
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L 27.56 in
Important Early 20th Century Mughal Prayer Necklace, Silver and Gold wash, Heavy
Located in Newport Coast, CA
. You will find this important Piece in books on Vintage Mughal jewelry. This necklace has a raised
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Early 20th Century Indian Empire Multi-Strand Necklaces
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Gold, Silver
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W 5 in L 38 in
1950sRobertGoosensStyle CastOakLeafTalisman BaroqueFauxPearls GoldChain Sautoir
Located in Chicago, IL
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Relevant to the unclear designer of our vintage 9-pendant ribbed-chain sautoir with an unsigned gold-gilt
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Vintage 1950s French Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal, Silver, Vermeil
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Dm 11 in L 34 in
1959 American HAR Hargo Creations Cobra Necklace, Bracelet & Earrings Jewellery
By Hargo Creations
Located in London, GB
necklace features a twisted gold-coloured metal chain with a central section featuring a cobra motif
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Metal, Metallic Thread
Vintage 9K Gold Holy Bible Biblical Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
the perfect addition to a charm bracelet, wear on a necklace chain or layered with your other favorite
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Late 20th Century British Charm Bracelets
Materials
9k Gold
Vintage Monet "Mantilla" Rhodium Plated Filigree 1965 Bracelet
By Monet
Located in Easton, PA
Rhodium plated filigree open work bracelet with fold over clasp and security chain. Marked "Monet
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Vintage 1960s American Link Bracelets
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H 7.75 in W 1.38 in D 0.2 in Dm 2.5 in L 7.75 in
Francoise Montague Paris Dangle Clip Earrings Oversized Gilded Resin Donut
By Francoise Montague
Located in Atlanta, GA
black contrast carved inscriptions. There is no visible signature like all the vintage Francoise
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Dangle Earrings
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W 2.76 in L 4.14 in
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Vintage 7ct. Green Tourmaline Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This stunning tourmaline ring is an exquisite piece of jewelry that is sure to turn heads. Featuring a large 7 ct. cabochon tourmaline with a delicate and shifting coloration, this r...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings
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Tourmaline, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
"Mucha Mermaid II" Bijou Médaille in 18K Gold & Diamond on Aquamarine Necklace
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This lovely little lady -- archetypal Art Nouveau down to her flowing hair and faraway stare -- is a classic image you'll see on many accessories from the early 1900's with no partic...
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2010s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
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Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
H 0.83 in Dm 0.47 in L 17 in
39 Carat Carved Amethyst Pendant in 18K Gold on Convertible Amethyst Bead Chain
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This graceful carved amethyst teardrop is part of a trio of amethyst drops purchased by Eytan Brandes at a trade show several years ago. Opting to break up the set, Eytan made the t...
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Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique Sterling Silver Albert Chain, Watch Chain, Curb Link
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive antique, Victorian era sterling silver Albert chain or watch chain.
Nice chunky silver, graduated curb links with a dog clip fastener to one end and a brass t bar to t...
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
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Sterling Silver
Aries or Ram Plaque Pendant in 18 Karat Gold on Yellow Gold Cable Wire Chain
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Eytan Brandes modeled this pendant from an old sterling silver bracelet link. It looks oodles better as a pendant and in 18 karat yellow gold. It's perfect for an Aries, or for som...
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
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Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
H 1.125 in W 0.47 in L 16 in
Alex Jona Burmese Jade and Tsavorites 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, yellow gold bangle bracelet featuring a 3.73 carats Burmese Jade drop and set with 91 Tsavorites for a total of 0.99 carats.
Dimen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bangles
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Jade, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 2.08 in W 2.32 in
18 carat gold bracelet, gourmette links set with diamonds, signed CARTIER
By Cartier
Located in VERSAILLES, FR
Bracelet en or 18 carats à mailles gourmette signé de la maison CARTIER et numéroté. 10 maillons sont sertis de diamants d’environ 0.02carat chacun soit un poids total de 0.80 carat ...
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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Gilbert Albert Chain Necklace 1980S
By Gilbert Albert
Located in Geneva, CH
Gilbert Albert Chain Necklace. Silver gold plated.
Gilbert Albert maker's mark.
Swiss made.
Circa 1980.
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Aesthetic Movement Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver
Antique Sterling Silver, Victorian Curb Link, Albert Chain Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Albert Chain
Sterling Silver Stamped
Hallmarked Birmingham 1899
Makers Mark H B & S
Fabulous, Victorian, double silver watch chain.
Beautiful curb link stamped for sil...
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces
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Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique sterling silver Albert chain, watch chain, Coin fob, Edwardian
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive antique, Edwardian era sterling silver Albert chain or watch chain.
Nice solid silver, graduated curb links with a dog clip fastener to one end with an Edwardian coin ...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
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Sterling Silver
Georges Lenfant Yellow Gold & Platinum 'Paillette' Collection Curb Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A bi-colour 18ct yellow gold and platinum oval mesh curb link bracelet by Georges Lenfant. The bracelet is composed of oval curb links in an alternating colour pattern with a conceal...
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Mid-20th Century French Link Bracelets
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18k Gold, Platinum
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Antique Edwardian sterling silver Albert chain, Tooth fob
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive antique, Edwardian era sterling silver Albert chain or watch chain.
Nice solid silver, graduated curb links with a dog clip fastener to one end with an interesting ste...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
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Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Peretti Green Jade 18k Yellow Gold Wide Cuff Bracelet
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This is a chic authentic and fashionable bracelet from Tiffany & Co. by Elsa Peretti. From 18k yellow gold with a high polished finish featuring a hinge mechanism at the back of the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Bangles
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Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3ct Knot Emerald Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
Akin to the visage when one gazes into the depths off the Pacific Ocean. Considering our grandma´s time in Shanghai, the jewels, the glamorous parties and how she was influenced by t...
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2010s Australian Artist Engagement Rings
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Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Belle Époque Antique Diamond Platinum Locket Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910
This superbly crafted fifth anniversary necklace is made entirely in platinum. The front of the pendant is designed as stylized floral petals arranged in concentric circle...
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Early 20th Century Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
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Diamond, Platinum
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s
A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s.
T...
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces
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Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
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H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
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Vintage Art Deco Pendant Book Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Art Deco necklace features a large pendant with a floral design connected to a book
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Vintage 1930s Drop Necklaces
Chinese Vintage Bead and Book Chain Necklace
Located in Long Beach, CA
A newly created necklace from Little Treasures made from early 1900s ornate brass book-chain and a
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2010s Beaded Necklaces
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Brass
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
Theodor Fahrner 1930s Silver Filigree Vintage Pendant Necklace
By Theodor Fahrner
Located in Wigan, GB
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Condition Report:
Excellent
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This necklace is silver gilt. It features an open-link chain
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Vintage Napier Magenta Droplets Wrapped in Gold Festoon Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
If you collect jewelry, this is the piece to own. A book is coming out soon on Napier. This is an
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Coco Mademoiselle Figure Necklace and Flipbook 211713
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Measurements: Length: 0.65" Width: 0.5" Height: 3"
Chain length:
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Vintage CHANEL by Robert Goossens Lion Medallion Triple Chain Necklace Belt
By Robert Goossens for Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHANEL by Robert Goossens Lion Medallion Triple Chain Necklace Belt
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AR Vintage Cobra Necklace, Bracelet and Earrings, 1959, American
By HAR
Located in London, GB
HAR serpent or cobra necklace, bracelet & earrings of enamelled gold tone and rhinestones 1959, New
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
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Metal
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
Italian Vintage Pocket Book Pendant /Necklace 14 Karat Gold Estate, Pocket Book
Located in New York, NY
Italian Vintage Pocket Book Pendant /Necklace 14 Karat Gold Estate, Pocket Book
This spectacular
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2010s Pendant Necklaces
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Gold, 14k 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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Vintage Napier Book Piece Faux-Pearl Pendant Necklace, 1989
By Napier
Located in Easton, PA
Goldtone faux-pearl cabochon pendant with 3 faux-baroque pearls on each side of the chain necklace
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
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Gold Plate
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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20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
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Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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Bakelite & Wood Fish Pendant Necklace, 1960's
Located in Atlanta, GA
Jewelry Book published in 1996 by Schiffer.
CONDITION
Excellent vintage condition. Appears rarely, if
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Vintage 1960s American Retro Pendant Necklaces
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Gilt Metal
Vintage Victorian Style Silver Plated Fairytale Book Chain Necklace with Bottle
Located in Haarlem, NL
Vintage metal silver plated book chain necklace, with a separate little container or bottle with a
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20th Century Dutch Victorian Religious Items
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Metal
H 32.29 in W 0.16 in D 1.15 in
Tiffany & Co. 1978 Elsa Peretti Nephrite Carved Jug Jar Bottle 18kt Yellow Gold
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
A jug jar necklace designed by Elsa Peretti (1940-2021) for Tiffany & Co.
Very rare vintage piece
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
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Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 1.42 in W 0.91 in L 24 in
Vintage Circa 1990s Oval Citrine Pinned Book Locket & Chain 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
approximately 24x22 millimetres, and the length of the chain is approximately 45.0 centimetres.
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20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
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Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.87 in L 0.95 in
Vintage 9ct Rose Gold London Opening Guide Book Charm
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
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Vintage 1950s British Retro Pendant Necklaces
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9k Gold, Rose Gold
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Iconic Vintage Sun Face Chocker Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage rare and iconic antiqued gold tone sun face textured chocker necklace
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By William Spratling
Located in Narberth, PA
piece is considered a wonderful work of art.
This incredible and rare Vintage necklace from 1950s is a
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Yves Saint Laurent YSL Robert Goossens Vintage Rare Sun Face Chocker Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
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Large =Butterfly Necklace Gilt Metal & Cabochons DEC Delizza & Elster 70s
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Here's a great statement necklace designed by Delizza & Elster that was featured in the book
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JULIANA Delizza & Elster c.1970's Large Gold Pink Cabochon Owl Pendant Necklace
By Delizza & Elster
Located in Thiensville, WI
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Tiffany & Co. 1975 Elsa Peretti Very Rare Carved Jug Jar Bottle 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
A jug jar necklace designed by Elsa Peretti (1940-2021) for Tiffany & Co.
A vintage very rare
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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Book chain Body Necklace
Located in Litchfield County, CT
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Vintage 1930s Green Bakelite Book Piece Necklace
Located in New York, NY
link chain with 11 Bakelite drops that resemble quotation marks. This necklace measures 17” x 1/2”. The
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Reinad Vintage Book Piece Norse Viking Pendant Neck
Located in New York, NY
stone. The multi link chain measures approximately 30” X 1/4" with a spring ring closure. The
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Located in New York, NY
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Art Deco Vintage 1930s French Drops Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This deco vintage 1930s French necklace has a book chain necklace leading down to faux pearls and
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MIRIAM HASKELL Prototype Bracelet 1966
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Phoenix , AZ
Fine and rare vintage Miriam Haskell prototype bracelet. Bracelet matches necklace/ear drops
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MIRIAM HASKELL Prototype Bracelet 1965
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Phoenix , AZ
Fine and rare vintage Miriam Haskell prototype bracelet. Bracelet matches necklace prominently
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1960s William de Lillo Collar
By William De Lillo
Located in Litchfield County, CT
book chain with rhinestones and the tear drop glass is so well done and sparkly. Signed on the
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Vintage Book Chain Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage book chain necklace for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, silver and 14k gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a vintage book chain necklace may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing vintage book chain necklace — no matter the origin — is easy, but Francoise Montague, HCL METAL WORKS and Maison Gripoix each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A vintage book chain necklace can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 1 blue sapphire versions can add an especially stylish touch. A cabochon version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and trillion cut versions for sale. Most of our vintage book chain necklace for sale are for women, but there are 7 pieces available to browse for men.
How Much is a Vintage Book Chain Necklace?
The price for a vintage book chain necklace starts at $76 and tops out at $5,700 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,089.
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.
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