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Antique Early 20th Century 14K Gold Hand-Engraved Curb Chain Bracelet
Antique Early 20th Century 14K Gold Hand-Engraved Curb Chain Bracelet

Antique Early 20th Century 14K Gold Hand-Engraved Curb Chain Bracelet

Located in Rotterdam, NL

This antique curb chain bracelet is a beautifully preserved piece from the early 20th century

Category

Early 20th Century European Edwardian Chain Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold

Antique French Curb Chain Bracelet
Antique French Curb Chain Bracelet

Antique French Curb Chain Bracelet

Located in London, GB

Here we have an exceptional chain link bracelet. This fine French antique piece has been crafted

Category

Vintage 1910s Chain Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Antique Curb Link Chain
14k Yellow Gold Antique Curb Link Chain

14k Yellow Gold Antique Curb Link Chain

By Non Branded

Located in Lexington, KY

This antique curb link chain is made in rich 14k yellow gold and comes from the early 1900s. This

Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold 19.25 Inch Victorian Curb Chain
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold 19.25 Inch Victorian Curb Chain

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold 19.25 Inch Victorian Curb Chain

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Fine Curb Chain 15ct Yellow Gold Circa 1880 This stunning Victorian-era curb link chain

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Albert Chain Necklace: Edwardian Curb Link
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Albert Chain Necklace: Edwardian Curb Link

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Albert Chain Necklace: Edwardian Curb Link

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Albert Chain 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped Circa 1910 Makers Mark S B & S Introducing a

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique English 10ct Yellow Gold Turquoise Graduated Curb link Chain Bracelet
Antique English 10ct Yellow Gold Turquoise Graduated Curb link Chain Bracelet

Antique English 10ct Yellow Gold Turquoise Graduated Curb link Chain Bracelet

Located in Montclair, NJ

Chain Type: Curb Cuban Link Chain Length: 6 Inches (Fitted on a wrist) Chain Width: Graduated from 4.4mm

Category

Antique 19th Century British Chain Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Albert Chain Necklace: Curb Link, 16 inches
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Albert Chain Necklace: Curb Link, 16 inches

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Albert Chain Necklace: Curb Link, 16 inches

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Albert Chain 9ct Rose Gold Introducing a stunning 9ct rose gold Edwardian Albert chain

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Albert Chain Necklace: Curb Link Victorian Circa 1880
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Albert Chain Necklace: Curb Link Victorian Circa 1880

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Albert Chain Necklace: Curb Link Victorian Circa 1880

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Albert Chain 9ct Rose Gold Stamped Circa 1880 Introducing a stunning 9ct rose gold

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

French 18k solid gold Antique Necklace - Choker Sautoir - dog clasp - Curb chain
French 18k solid gold Antique Necklace - Choker Sautoir - dog clasp - Curb chain

French 18k solid gold Antique Necklace - Choker Sautoir - dog clasp - Curb chain

Located in Antwerp, BE

closures. This Antique chain necklace is hallmarked with French eagle heads marks on the necklace and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18k solid gold Sautoir - long guard necklace - Hollow curb chain - 150cm
Antique 18k solid gold Sautoir - long guard necklace - Hollow curb chain - 150cm

Antique 18k solid gold Sautoir - long guard necklace - Hollow curb chain - 150cm

Located in Antwerp, BE

hollow small curb chain and a dog clasp that opens with a pull back closure. The chain is loved and worn

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian 20 Inch Fine Curb Chain with Barrel Clasp
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian 20 Inch Fine Curb Chain with Barrel Clasp

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian 20 Inch Fine Curb Chain with Barrel Clasp

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Fine Curb Chain 15ct Yellow Gold Circa 1900 This stunning Edwardian-era curb link chain

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces

Materials

15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Fine Curb Link 19 1/4 Inch Chain, Bolt Ring Clasp
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Fine Curb Link 19 1/4 Inch Chain, Bolt Ring Clasp

Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Fine Curb Link 19 1/4 Inch Chain, Bolt Ring Clasp

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Fine Curb Chain 15ct Yellow Gold Tested Circa 1880 This stunning Victorian-era curb link

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold Edwardian Curb Link Bracelet
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold Edwardian Curb Link Bracelet

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold Edwardian Curb Link Bracelet

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Curb Bracelet 15ct Yellow Gold Tested Circa 1910 Lovely, Edwardian curb Link bracelet

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Bracelets

Materials

15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1901 Yellow Gold Curb Bracelet with Heart Padlock Clasp
Antique 1901 Yellow Gold Curb Bracelet with Heart Padlock Clasp

Antique 1901 Yellow Gold Curb Bracelet with Heart Padlock Clasp

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An impressive antique 9 karat yellow gold curb link bracelet with heart shaped padlock clasp; part

Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Retro Chain Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Edwardian Curb Bracelet with Heart Padlock
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Edwardian Curb Bracelet with Heart Padlock

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Edwardian Curb Bracelet with Heart Padlock

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Curb Bracelet 9ct Rose Gold Stamped Makers Mark J H W This exquisite Edwardian curb

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Bracelets

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Edwardian era Curb Link Heart Padlock Bracelet
Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Edwardian era Curb Link Heart Padlock Bracelet

Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Edwardian era Curb Link Heart Padlock Bracelet

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Padlock Bracelet 9ct Rose Gold Stamped Circa 1910 Step back into the elegance of the

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Bracelets

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Victorian Curb Link Bracelet with Swivel Clasp
Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Victorian Curb Link Bracelet with Swivel Clasp

Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Victorian Curb Link Bracelet with Swivel Clasp

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Rose Gold Curb Link Bracelet with Dog Clip 9ct Gold Stamped on each link Circa 1900

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Bracelets

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold Victorian Curb Link Bracelet Barrel & Torpedo Clasp
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold Victorian Curb Link Bracelet Barrel & Torpedo Clasp

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold Victorian Curb Link Bracelet Barrel & Torpedo Clasp

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Curb Bracelet 15ct Gold Stamped Circa 1880 This beautiful Victorian curb link bracelet

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chain Bracelets

Materials

15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 15ct Rose Gold, Victorian Curb Link Bracelet with Heart Padlock Clasp
Antique 15ct Rose Gold, Victorian Curb Link Bracelet with Heart Padlock Clasp

Antique 15ct Rose Gold, Victorian Curb Link Bracelet with Heart Padlock Clasp

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Curb Bracelet 15ct Rose Gold Stamped & Tagged Circa 1880 Introducing a stunning piece

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chain Bracelets

Materials

15k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Edwardian 15.6g 9K Gold Curb Chased Link Bracelet with Heart Padlock
Antique Edwardian 15.6g 9K Gold Curb Chased Link Bracelet with Heart Padlock

Antique Edwardian 15.6g 9K Gold Curb Chased Link Bracelet with Heart Padlock

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

chain, in 9 karat rosy yellow gold. This beautiful bracelet is made up of hollow curb links

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Chain Bracelets

Materials

9k Gold

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Curb Link Bracelet with Bolt Ring Clasp
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Curb Link Bracelet with Bolt Ring Clasp

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Curb Link Bracelet with Bolt Ring Clasp

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Curb Bracelet 15ct Gold Tested Circa 1880 This stunning Victorian curb link bracelet is

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chain Bracelets

Materials

15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum, Circa 1910 Curb Link Bracelet with T-Bar
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum, Circa 1910 Curb Link Bracelet with T-Bar

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum, Circa 1910 Curb Link Bracelet with T-Bar

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Curb Bracelet 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1910s A striking Edwardian bracelet composed of

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Chain Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian Graduated Curblink Necklace 9k Gold Tassel Watch Fob
Antique Victorian Graduated Curblink Necklace 9k Gold Tassel Watch Fob

Antique Victorian Graduated Curblink Necklace 9k Gold Tassel Watch Fob

Located in Torrance, CA

Stylish and finely detailed antique Victorian curb link chain necklace crafted in 9k rose gold

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

18k YG Pocket watch Chain. Antique Pocket Watch Curb chain.
18k YG Pocket watch Chain. Antique Pocket Watch Curb chain.

18k YG Pocket watch Chain. Antique Pocket Watch Curb chain.

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Antique Pocket watch Chain. Extremely RARE. 18k Yellow Gold with Platinum. Button is 14k and

Category

Vintage 1910s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Gemstone Watch Key Fob Curb Chain Charm Bracelet
Antique Gemstone Watch Key Fob Curb Chain Charm Bracelet

Antique Gemstone Watch Key Fob Curb Chain Charm Bracelet

Located in Rotterdam, NL

An exquisite antique Victorian 9ct gold curb chain bracelet from the 19th century featuring nine

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Multi-gemstone, 9k Gold

Antique Victorian 10k Gold Pear Garnet Pearl Lavalier Pendant Curb Link Chain
Antique Victorian 10k Gold Pear Garnet Pearl Lavalier Pendant Curb Link Chain

Antique Victorian 10k Gold Pear Garnet Pearl Lavalier Pendant Curb Link Chain

Located in Montclair, NJ

- Range from 0.9mm to 4.3mm (approx.) Material: Solid 10k Yellow Gold Weight: 5.4 Grams Chain Type: Curb

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Yellow Gold 13.5" Curb Link Pocket Watch Chain Necklace Dog Clip
Antique Yellow Gold 13.5" Curb Link Pocket Watch Chain Necklace Dog Clip

Antique Yellow Gold 13.5" Curb Link Pocket Watch Chain Necklace Dog Clip

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: Solid 10k White Gold Weight: 5.4 Grams Chain Type: Curb link chain Chain Length: 13.5

Category

Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Yellow Gold 7" Curb Cuban Link Chain Bracelet w/ Spring Ring Clasp
Antique Yellow Gold 7" Curb Cuban Link Chain Bracelet w/ Spring Ring Clasp

Antique Yellow Gold 7" Curb Cuban Link Chain Bracelet w/ Spring Ring Clasp

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold w/ 10k Yellow Gold Clasp Weight: 18.1 Grams Length: 7.0" (measured next to ruler) - will comfortably fit up to a 7.0” wrist (measured on wrist) Closur...

Category

Antique 19th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Curb Chain Bracelet
French 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Curb Chain Bracelet

French 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Curb Chain Bracelet

Located in Poitiers, FR

Bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. A vintage curb chain, this antique bracelet

Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jean Paul Gaultier Silver Toned Curb Chain Hoop Earrings
Jean Paul Gaultier Silver Toned Curb Chain Hoop Earrings

Jean Paul Gaultier Silver Toned Curb Chain Hoop Earrings

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Nice, FR

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER antiqued silver toned curb chain hoop earrings (for pierced ears). Embossed

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Hoop Earrings

1960s Retro 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twisted Curb Chain Links Bracelet
1960s Retro 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twisted Curb Chain Links Bracelet

1960s Retro 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twisted Curb Chain Links Bracelet

Located in Poitiers, FR

: Neither too thin nor too thick, this antique yellow gold curb chain can be worn on both sides, smooth or

Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 20th Century Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chimera Pendant Chain Necklace
French 20th Century Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chimera Pendant Chain Necklace

French 20th Century Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chimera Pendant Chain Necklace

Located in Poitiers, FR

Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. This fine antique necklace features a curb

Category

Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Curb Watch Chain
Antique Curb Watch Chain

Antique Curb Watch Chain

Unavailable|$5,200

Antique Curb Watch Chain

Located in New York, NY

Excellent watch chain, complete and in original condition. At the back is a dog clasp and bolt

Category

Vintage 1910s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold Graduated Curb Chain Bracelet 31.20 grams
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold Graduated Curb Chain Bracelet 31.20 grams

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold Graduated Curb Chain Bracelet 31.20 grams

Located in Birmingham, GB

Step into a world of timeless elegance with our Antique 15ct Yellow Gold Graduated Curb Chain

Category

Early 20th Century British Victorian Chain Bracelets

Materials

15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hallmarked, Art Deco Period, 9k Yellow Gold, Curb Link Chain Bracelet
Hallmarked, Art Deco Period, 9k Yellow Gold, Curb Link Chain Bracelet

Hallmarked, Art Deco Period, 9k Yellow Gold, Curb Link Chain Bracelet

Located in Splitter's Creek, NSW

Featuring English Assay Marks showing Hallmark Stamps for London, 9K, 1923 this solid Curb Link

Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Chain Bracelets

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Suffragette Curb Bracelet Heart Padlock 9 Carat Gold
Antique Victorian Suffragette Curb Bracelet Heart Padlock 9 Carat Gold

Antique Victorian Suffragette Curb Bracelet Heart Padlock 9 Carat Gold

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

This fabulous Antique Victorian 9ct Gold suffragette curb bracelet is Circa 1900. Adorned with two

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Chain Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Turquoise Pearl Curb Bracelet in 9ct Gold, circa 1900
Antique Victorian Turquoise Pearl Curb Bracelet in 9ct Gold, circa 1900

Antique Victorian Turquoise Pearl Curb Bracelet in 9ct Gold, circa 1900

Located in Kendal, GB

A beautiful antique Victorian bracelet from the late 19th Century featuring twin curb chains

Category

Antique 19th Century European Victorian Chain Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold

Antique Victorian Chunky Curb Bracelet in 9ct Gold with Heart Padlock
Antique Victorian Chunky Curb Bracelet in 9ct Gold with Heart Padlock

Antique Victorian Chunky Curb Bracelet in 9ct Gold with Heart Padlock

Located in Kendal, GB

A grand antique Victorian curb bracelet made up of chunky 9ct gold links that have developed a

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chain Bracelets

Materials

Gold

Antique Victorian Turquoise Curb Bracelet 15 Carat Rose Gold, circa 1860
Antique Victorian Turquoise Curb Bracelet 15 Carat Rose Gold, circa 1860

Antique Victorian Turquoise Curb Bracelet 15 Carat Rose Gold, circa 1860

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

This stunning Victorian curb bracelet includes 5 beautiful Turquoise stones set into 15ct Rose Gold

Category

Antique 1860s British Victorian Chain Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian Opal Curb Bracelet 9 Carat Gold Heart Padlock, circa 1900
Antique Victorian Opal Curb Bracelet 9 Carat Gold Heart Padlock, circa 1900

Antique Victorian Opal Curb Bracelet 9 Carat Gold Heart Padlock, circa 1900

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

A beautiful Antique late-Victorian curb bracelet made by the Atkinson Brothers, Circa 1900. The

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Chain Bracelets

Materials

Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Antique Curb Chain For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate antique curb chain for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 15k Gold and 9k Gold. Finding the perfect antique curb 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. Creating an antique curb chain has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection are consistently popular. While most can agree that any antique curb chain from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Pearl version from the 4 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for an old european cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old mine cut alternatives. When shopping for an antique curb chain, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Antique Curb Chain?

Prices for an antique curb chain can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $200 and can go as high as $7,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,395.

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.

Questions About Antique Curb Chain
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A curb link chain has links that have been flattened and twisted. They interlock tightly together to form a chain. Curb link chains are popular in very fine formations as well as much chunkier variations. They are ideal for creating statement necklaces. Do check out the wide variety of curb link chains in different jewelry styles and metals on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A curb chain necklace is composed of round links that are slightly twisted, flattened, interlocked and looped together to form a chain. Curb chain necklaces are popular in very fine formations as well as much chunkier variations. They are ideal for creating statement necklaces. Shop various designs of curb chain necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, a curb chain is not the same as a Miami Cuban chain. A curb chain is thinner and flatter than a Miami Cuban chain, which is rounder, bolder and thicker. Miami Cuban chain links are also more closely linked to one another. You’ll find a selection of both curb and Miami Cuban chains on 1stDibs.