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Chain Necklaces For Sale
Creator: Christian Dior
Creator: J DAUPHIN
Opal Miraculous Medal Chain Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heart Opal set in the middle of this French Miraculous Medal in Bronze hanging on a Silver Chain Necklace Length: 29.5 inches Designer: J DAU...
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2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Medal Chain Necklace Clover Cross Silver
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Coin Clover Cross Chain Necklace by J Dauphin, produced in 2008 and crafted in Bali. The design includes symbolic elements—coin, clover, and cross—assembled on a silver-toned chain. ...
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Early 2000s Balinese Modern Chain Necklaces

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Silver

Black Diamond Medal Chain Necklace Virgin Mary Coin Silver
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Diamond Medal Chain Necklace Virgin Mary Coin Silver Chain Gold Plated Brass Designer: J DAUPHIN Black diamonds, also known as carbonado diamonds...
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2010s Italian Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Silver

Gold Plated Choker Necklace Carmen Medal Pink Crystal Virgin Mary
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Description: This gold-plated choker chain necklace features a round Our Lady of Mount Carmel medal, also known as the Carmen medal, surrounded by a halo of delicate pink crystals. D...
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Heart Diamond Choker Chain Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heart Diamond Choker Chain Necklace 21 pcs White Diamonds Single Cut set in 7 Hearts Chain Choker Necklace Designer: J DAUPHIN Length: 16 Inches Material: 18 K Gold Plated Nec...
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2010s Swedish Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass

Aquamarine Blue Sapphire Ruby Emerald Crescent Moon Star Necklace Silver Chain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aquamarine Blue Sapphire Ruby Emerald Crescent Moon Star Necklace Silver Chain The word “crescent” comes from the Latin term ceres meaning to “bring ...
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Pink Rose Chunky Chain Necklace Statement
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink Gold Plated Chunky Chain Necklace with 71" Length to be wrapped two times around neck, Made in Paris, 2008 Description: Multi chunky chain necklace plated in pink gold, crafted...
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Early 2000s French Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Brass, Gold Plate

Black Diamond Heart Necklace Moonstone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Diamond around a Heart in Moonstone Silver Chain Necklace with handpainted enamel Chain: Gold plated Silver with hand painted Black ...
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2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Silver Heart Chain Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Puffy Heart Chain Necklace White Diamond and Pearl Chain: Solid Sterling Silver with Hand painted blue Enamel Heart: Solid Sterling Silver Gems. Mini Pearls and White Single Cut Dia...
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2010s French Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

Emerald Joan of Arc Medal Chain Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Set on a Medal Pendant of Joan of Arc, the chunky chain necklace is gold filled J Dauphin Exclusive piece with Joan of Arc Medal Round Coin pendant in Bronze with an Emerald...
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO Vintage Silver Tone ID Tag New Look Necklace
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO vintage silver tone necklace featuring 10 rectangular ID tags, some embossed "DIOR 00001947 new look". Unmarked (the chain with the D charm embossed ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces

Diamond Heart Memento Mori Style Necklace Victorian Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Enamel Heart Pendant Chain Necklace White Diamond and Pearls, Memento Moris Style Designer: J DAUPHIN Materials: – Chain: Gold-plated brass, hand-painted black enamel (also a...
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2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel

Virgin Mary Medal Sacred Heart Chain Necklace Emerald Silver Bronze J Dauphin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Virgin Mary Medal Gold Filled Chain Necklace with Emerald set in Gold Prong and Sapphire, Silver and Bronze, Necklace can be used in different lengths...
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Medal Chain Necklace Emerald Virgin Mary Carmen Silver
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Silver Medal Emerald Virgin Mary Carmen on a goldfilled Chain Necklace Exclusive piece with a Round Virgin Mary Medal in Silver with an Emerald set in a Gold Prong prong and with a ...
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Joan of Arc Medal White Diamond Chain Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Joan of Arc Medal White Diamond Chain Necklace Materials: Bronze Medal Pendant, White Diamond, Gold-Filled Chain (24" length, adjustable) Style: Coin Pendant Necklace Saint Medal J...
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Star Pendant Necklace Black Enamel Ball
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Diamond White Diamond Star Ball Chain Necklace Black Enamel Length: 28" Material: 14k gold plate Stones: White diamond, black diamond Finish: Black enamel Designer: J DAUPHIN ...
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2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel

White Diamond Victorian Style Heart Silver Chain Necklace Blue Enamel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
J DAUPHIN White Diamond White Pearl Heart Necklace. Victorian Sterling Silver Blue Enamel Chain. 28 Inch. Immediate Delivery. Authentic J DAUPHIN Victorian style heart necklace. Thi...
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2010s French Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Heart Necklace Chain Black Enamel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Enamel Heart Pendant Chain Necklace White Diamond and Pearls, Memento Moris Style Designer: J DAUPHIN Materials: – Chain: Gold-plated brass, hand-painted black enamel (also a...
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2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel

Silver Miraculous Medal Necklace Black Diamonds Gold Paperclip
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This handcrafted silver miraculous medal necklace features the Virgin Mary on one side and Saint Joseph holding the Christ Child on the reverse. Suspended from a 14k gold-plated pape...
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2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Medal Chain Necklace Heart Ruby Joan of Arc
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heart Ruby Medal Joan of Arc Bronze Pendant on a gold filled Chain Necklace Designer: J Dauphin 28" Long Symbols or medals can become a powerful tool in our arsenal for the spirit...
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold-filled, Bronze

Opal Heart Medal Necklace Protection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heart Opal set in the middle of this French Miraculous Medal in Bronze hanging on a Silver Chain Necklace. Protection Amulet Length: 29.5 inch...
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Heart Necklace Victorian Memento Mori Style White Diamond Black Enamel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heart Necklace Victorian Memento Mori Style White Diamond Black Enamel Chain: Gold plated Brass Heart: Gold plated Silver Gems. White Diamond and white pearls Designer: J DAUPHIN ...
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2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel

Bird Dove Chain Necklace Silver
Located in Los Angeles, CA
J DAUPHIN “Billet of Myself” dove pendant necklace in sterling silver with silver chain, featuring a gold heart pierced by a ruby and set with a white diamond. This dove necklace sy...
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Chakra Key Necklace Rainbow White Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chakra Key Necklace Rainbow Rubies, Orange Sapphire, Citrine, Emerald,Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite and White Diamond Chain is goldplated and the key is in solid silver J DAUPHIN neckla...
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Citrine, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Sapphir...

Joan of Arc Medal Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Long Chain Medal Necklace Heart Joan of Arc Coin Tanzanite J Dauphin Gold-filled Chain Heart Shaped Tanzanite 24" Long - adjustable Symbols or medals can become a powerful tool in o...
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

Crescent Moon Star Necklace Black Diamond Aquamarine Silver Chain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aquamarine Black Diamond Double Crescent Moon Star Necklace Bronze pendant Silver Chain J Dauphin J DAUPHIN Made in Silver and Bronze The word “crescent” comes from the Latin ter...
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Black Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Skull Emerald Memento Mori Medal Chain Necklace Victorian Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Victorian Style Memento Mori Medal Necklace Skull Chain J Dauphin Gold Plated Brass Chain and Bronze Medal Symbols or medals can become a powerful tool in our arsenal for the spiritual. Since ancient times spiritual pendants, religious medals...
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze

Pink Sapphire Opal Chain Necklace French Heart Medal J Dauphin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink Sapphire 3 Opal Chain Necklace French Medal, One with a heart and one with Jeanne Le Mat Chain is 24" but can be worn shorter J Dauphin Sy...
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pink Sapphire, Gold-filled, Bronze

Vintage Christian Dior Ultra Long Twisted Herringbone Chain 1968
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A lavishly long Vintage Dior herringbone chain. From the House of Christian Dior in 1968. During particular periods the House of Dior signed a date on their costume jewellery pieces ...
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1960s Vintage Chain Necklaces

Vintage French Silver Virgin Mary Medal Necklace Gold-Plated Figaro Chain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This entirely vintage French necklace features a solid silver Virgin Mary medal with the Latin inscription Monstra Te Esse Matrem — Show thyself as Mother. Sourced in Paris, the medal is suspended from a vintage gold-plated figaro chain, creating a devotional necklace of historic and spiritual depth. On the reverse, the medal bears the inscription Congrégation des Enfants de Marie — Congregation of the Children of Mary — a symbol of consecration, protection, and lifelong dedication to the care of the Holy Mother. The front shows the Virgin Mary with rays extending from her hands, surrounded by stars, echoing traditional Marian iconography. The figaro chain is flat-linked and substantial, adding elegance and vintage character to the piece. Entirely original — both medal and chain are antique — this is not a reproduction or recombination. Ideal for collectors of Catholic devotional jewelry, Marian medals, or French religious artifacts, this necklace serves as a spiritual talisman and sacred adornment, offering comfort, clarity, and connection to divine grace. Length: 20 inches Solid silver medal, gold-plated vintage figaro chain...
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2010s French Early Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Key Pendant Chain Chakra Rainbow Necklace White Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Key Pendant Chain Chakra Rainbow Necklace White Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire J DAUPHIN necklace "Crystal Mind" with Gold plated key and chakra gems Rubies, Orange Sapphire, Yellow ...
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, ...

Virgin Mary Medal Chain Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Virgin Mary Medal Chain Necklace with Ruby Medal Chain Necklace Virgin Mary 3 pieces Ruby Solid Silver Pendant and Gold Plated Brass Chain Necklace Designer: J DAUPHIN Sterling S...
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2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver

CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Gold Tone Spellout Necklace
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage gold tone snake chain necklace featuring a movable spellout DIOR logo. Lobster clasp closure. Embossed DIOR. Indicative measurements : length from approx. 3...
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20th Century French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

White Diamond Dove Chain Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
J DAUPHIN “Billet of Myself” dove pendant necklace in sterling silver with silver chain, featuring a gold heart pierced by a ruby and set with a white diamond. This dove necklace sy...
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Large Interlocked Red Leaf Flower Openwork Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Large Interlocked Red Leaf Flower Charm Openwork Chain Choker Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. Rare to find. 100% Genuin...
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1970s German Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Emerald Medal Long Chain Necklace Joan of Arc
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Medal Long Chunky Chain Necklace Saint Joan of Arc J Dauphin Exclusive piece with Joan of Arc Medal Round Coin pendant in Bronze with a square Emerald set in Gold prong and...
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

Rainbow Snake Chakra Necklace White Diamond Sapphire Emerald J Dauphin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rainbow Snake Chakra Silver Pendant with White Diamond Iolite Blue Sapphire Emerald Orange Sapphire Yellow Sapphire Ruby on a gold Filled Chain 27" Long By Designer J Dauphin The serpent, or snake, is one of the oldest and most widespread mythological symbols. Snakes have been associated with some of the oldest rituals known to humankind and represent dual expression of good and evil...
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Iolite, Emerald, White D...

Christian Dior Gold-Tone Necklace
Located in Paris, FR
Christian Dior gold-tone chain necklace featuring Dior a thin chain, a center medal with a CD signature embellished with a faux-pearl and a logo fastening. In good vintage condition...
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1990s French Chain Necklaces

Black Bead Chain Necklace Medal Egyptian Oval Virgin Mary Opals J Dauphin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Bead Chain Necklace Medal Egyptian Oval Virgin Mary Opals 22" J Dauphin Made in Los Angeles This stunning necklace features a delicate gold-f...
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

White Diamond Sacred Heart Medal Pendant Necklace Chain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Sacred Heart Medal Pendant Necklace Chain Material: Gold vermeil and Goldfilled Chain The Sacred Heart (also known as the Sacred Heart of Jesus) has one of the deepes...
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Silver

Christian Dior Gold-Tone Padlock Pendant Necklace
Located in Paris, FR
Christian Dior Gold-tone padlock pendant necklace featuring a front gold-tone and strass padlock medal, a logo fastening, an adjustable fit, spring-ring fastening. Length: 16.9in (43...
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1990s French Chain Necklaces

Unisex Silver Chain Smoky Quartz Ring Silver Cross 3-Leaf Clover
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unisex Silver Chain Smoky Quartz Ring Silver Cross 3-Leaf Clover Length: 35 Inches Description: This necklace features a long silver chain adorned with a combination of meaningful ...
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Silver, Brass

Christian Dior Gold-Tone Medal Necklace
Located in Paris, FR
Christian Dior Gold-tone medal necklace featuring a large center strass medal, a logo fastening, an adjustable fit, spring-ring fastening. Length: 16.54in. (42cm) Circa: 1980s In goo...
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1980s French Vintage Chain Necklaces

Mother Medal Sapphire Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond Sapphire Medal Virgin Mary Silver Vinatge Necklace Length: 18 Inches Monstra Te Esse Matrem – Show Thyself as Mother Blue Sapphire & Diamond Religious Necklace This sacred...
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2010s French Early Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Medal Chain Necklace Joan of Arc Jeanne D'arc Tanzanite Heart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Chain Necklace Joan of Arc Jeanne D'arc Tanzanite Heart Medal: Bronze Goldfilled Chain Designer: J Dauphin Exclusive piece with Joan of Arc Medal pendant in Bronze with a T...
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

Emerald Medal Chain Necklace Virgin Mary Heart Tanzanite Silver Bronze J Dauphin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Medal Chain Necklace Virgin Mary Heart Tanzanite Silver Bronze J Dauphin This Double Medal Necklace with two Virgin Mary Medals hangs on ...
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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

Chain Necklace Braided Silver Cross Star
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Multi Chain Necklace Braided Silver Cross Star Spinel Tiger Eye Labradorite Length: 19 Inches This intricately designed braided silver chain necklace is ...
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Labradorite, Quartz, Spinel, Silver, Brass

Medal Silver Chain Necklace Coin Cut out Cross
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Silver Chain Necklace Coin Cut out Cross Length: 26 inches This unisex silver chain necklace features a coin cut-out cross pendant, combining tra...
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Silver

Black Pearl Necklace Black Spinel Chain Bead Choker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Pearl Necklace Black Spinel Chain Bead Choker Designer J Dauphin Chain is Gold filled "As within so without" Sweet Water Pearl with Spinel and Gold filled Chain Necklace 16...
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2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces

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Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Spinel, Black Spinel, Gold-filled

Medal Chain Necklace Choker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Crystal Chain Necklace Choker J Dauphin J DAUPHIN necklace "Stuck in Rome" 10k Gold plate Made in Los Angeles Made to order 3-4 weeks to be co...
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Crystal, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass

Emerald Opal Medal Chain Necklace Saints Virgin Mary French J Dauphin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Opal Medal Chain Necklace Saints Virgin Mary French J Dauphin Chain Necklace with two Medals The Round in Bronze has 3 Opals and the silver Medal has an Emerald, the Chain...
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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

Silver Heart Necklace White Diamond Pearls Victorian Style Enamel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Silver Heart Necklace White Diamond Pearls Victorian Style Blue Enamel hand painted chain Solid Silver Heart Length: Long 28" Designer: J DAUPHIN White Diamond Pearl Heart Chain...
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2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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White Diamond, Pearl, Silver, Enamel

Double Medal Chain Necklace Pink Sapphire Opal J Dauphin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink Sapphire 3 Opal Chain Necklace French Medal, One with a heart and one with Jeanne Le Mat Chain is 28" but can be worn shorter J Dauphin Symbols or medals can become a powerful...
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Opal, Pink Sapphire, Gold-filled, Bronze

Opal Aquamarine Dove Medal Pendant Necklace Gold Plated
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Greek Dove Medal Pendant Necklace Prong Set Opal and Marquis Aquamarine 10 Karat Gold Plated Brass Designer: J Dauphin Material: Both Medal and Chain is 10k Gold Plated Brass Desig...
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2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass

Tourmaline Sacred Heart Medal Pendant Chain Necklace Gold Vermeil J Dauphin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Red Tourmaline Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Gold Filled Chain Gold Vermeil Pendant Necklace 22" The Sacred Heart (also known as the Sacred Heart ...
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Vermeil

Medal Virgin Chain Necklace Emerald Sterling Silver
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Chain Necklace Emerald Virgin Mary Sterling Silver Chunky J Dauphin Exclusive piece with a Round Virgin Mary Medal in Silver with an Emerald set in a Gold Prong prong and with...
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Fire Opal Gold Chain Necklace Choker square
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Square Fire Opal Gold Chain Necklace Choker Metal 14 k gold Length: Adjustable 16" or 18" Designer: J Dauphin last two images show two other versions of this style. Hand made in L...
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Virgin Mary Opal Medal Necklace Chunky Chain Pendant J Dauphin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bronze Medal Necklace on a Gold Filled Chunky Chain Virgin Mary with 3 Opals set around the pendant Coin Pendant J Dauphin Exclusive piece with Virgin Mary pendant with 3 Opals. The...
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze

Vintage Chain Necklaces

Vintage chain necklaces can make a statement on their own. What’s better than eye-catching chains of yellow gold or subtle silver to accessorize with everything from a designer evening dress to a comfortable sweatshirt?

Personal ornament in general has been around for eons. Ancient Egyptians designed jewelry and wore necklaces, rings and other accessories, and the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber in 1922 had the greatest impact on Art Deco jewelry. When chain necklaces first took on some visibility in ancient civilizations, these items weren’t exactly democratic.

Chain necklaces were accessories that were relegated strictly to royal families and the upper class. In ancient times, pendant necklaces conferred prestige, for example. Wealthy Greeks and Romans opted for gold and silver necklaces that featured ornate pendants and semiprecious stones. By the Renaissance period, the pendant had replaced the brooch as the most worn type of jewelry. Pendant necklaces were commonplace, or pendants were simply strung on long gold chains.

Thankfully, jewelry became more accessible over time. And trends have come and gone, but the popularity of chain necklaces today owes in part to hip-hop culture. Big, chunky gold chains and diamond necklaces were the order of the day in publicity shoots and on album covers for rappers in the early 1980s onward, and a gold chain is still a mainstay in the ever-evolving and broadening hip-hop culture as we know it.

In our modern era, a number of chain-link necklaces are trending, worn alone or layered. The stylish links that have passed the test of time include oval links, paper-clip chains and more. The best way to discover your perfect fit is to zero in on a particular name and type of link.

While it was once key to accessorizing for a formal event, a vintage chain necklace now adds a fresh dynamic to any outfit at any time of day. Find yours on 1stDibs.

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