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What does a gold chain symbolize?

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What does a gold chain symbolize?
A gold chain can often be worn to symbolize class and social status, as over time, gold personal ornamentation has long been a signifier of wealth and prosperity. Today, a gold necklace is a piece of jewelry that can complement any sort of attire, owing to its minimalist yet elegant look. Find a wide range of gold chains and other gold jewelry on 1stDibs today.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
Shop for Graduated Gold Chain on 1stDibs
9 karat gold graduated belcher chain bracelet
Located in London, GB
chains, each with different increasing thicknesses to create a graduated look. Handmade to order using
Category

2010s British Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

6mm Graduated Viper Chain necklace 14kt gold
Located in New York, NY
Viper Link Graduated Necklace 14kt white Gold Weight: 4.5 Grams 18 inches length. 6mm diameter
Category

2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold Graduated Twisted Rope Link Chain Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Graduated Twisted Rope Link Gold Chain Necklace composed of 18k yellow. With a twisted rope
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Graduated Ball Chain, circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Retro French 18k Yellow Gold Graduated Ball Chain c.1940s Additional Information: Period: Retro
Category

20th Century French Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Walters Faith 18K Gold Graduating Chain Bracelet with Elongated Diamond Link
By Walters Faith
Located in New York, NY
Walters Faith's Morell Collection 18K Rose Gold Graduating Chain Link Bracelet with Elongated
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Carved Ruby Bead Graduated Sweetie Chain Necklace with Yellow Gold Roundels
By Susana Lang
Located in London, GB
solid gold wire and graduated onto a delicate 1.3 mm cable chain. The intense red hues are carried
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

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