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Chain Necklaces For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1950s
Vtg gold black glass necklace earrings bracelet set designer runway
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed
• gold tone with black glass
• vintage designer runway necklace, bracelet and earrings set
MEASUREMENTS
• necklace is 17.5" long
bracelet is 7.25" long
earr...
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20th Century Chain Necklaces
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Love Birds Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Adorn yourself with the enchanting elegance of the Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Lovebirds Necklace, a rare vintage piece from the 1980s that captures the essence of timeless ro...
Category
20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
An 18k Gold Boucheron Link Chain
By Boucheron
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An French 18k gold necklace of braided round links signed and numbered: Boucheron, B338, with French assay marks for 18k gold and a French master mark.
weight: 151.47 g
length: 60 cm
Category
1990s French Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Cabochon Sapphire and White Sapphire Necklace
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This striking 14K yellow gold necklace from the 1970s–1980s showcases a colorful array of approximately 35 carats of natural cabochon sapphires in vibrant shades of lavender, plum, a...
Category
1970s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
TRIFARI signed gold tone chunky chain designer necklace
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed TRIFARI
• gold tone
• vintage designer necklace
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 41
❤️❤️ VINTA...
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1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
UNOAERRE 1950 Mid-Century Vintage 35 Inches Long Chain In 14Kt Yellow Gold
By UnoAErre
Located in Miami, FL
A vintage long chain designed by Uno A Erre.
This is a fantastic long chain created in the city of Arezzo in Italy during the post-war and mid-cent...
Category
1950s Italian Modernist Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Signed Gueblin 18K Gold Brutalist Chain Link Choker Necklace
By Gubelin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Swiss Modernist necklace.
By Gübelin.
In 18 karat yellow gold.
With graduated, handmade Brutalist openwork links.
In a true choker size with a strong stylistic nod to Art...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Modernist Chain Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Circa 1929 stamped “LIBERTY” 14K White Gold Antique Chain 14.25 inch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1929 - stamped on the chain
Item Details:
Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 9.5grams
Measurement: 14.25 Inches
Condition: Excellent
Category
1920s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s GIVENCHY Navy Amber Gold Plated 1977 Large Statement Logo Vintage Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage GIVENCHY 1970s large navy, amber and gold plated logo necklace ! Features a snake chain with a lucite pendant, navy blue on the bot...
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1970s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Thorn & Twig Pearl Necklace ANGELA CUMMINGS For ASSAEL
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An exceptional necklace by Angela Cummings for Assael. The quality is exactly what you have come to expect of Angela Cummings and whoever she creates for. This piece is no exception...
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Gold Unisex Chain, 9.06 gr 55 cm Gold Chain, Paperclip Chain Necklace
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
14K Yellow Gold Chain Necklace- 585K
Made of 14 ct. gold.
With hallmark.
Total Weight: 9.06 gr.
Size: 55 cm
This piece was made with quality materials and excellent handwork. I g...
Category
20th Century Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
Vintage 1970's silver rhinestone beaded gold snake chain necklace seventies
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This sparkling 1970's statement necklace, on a gold toned snake chain, linked to 7 gold and silver oval and circular beads, accented by silver set rhinestones and textured gold space...
Category
1970s Revival Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Mixed Metal
Vintage Chanel Cut Out Coco Chanel Medallion Chain Necklace 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A spectacular piece of Chanel heritage jewellery. A Vintage Chanel Coco Chanel cut out necklace of the boldest proportions. An iconic early '80...
Category
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
18K Yellow Gold 85 Carat Oval Diamond Link Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An 18k yellow gold long chain of oval textured linking, decorated with round brilliant-cut diamonds of approx. 85 carats.
Diamond Quality: F-G color, VS-SI clarity.
The necklace is ...
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20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 9ct Albert Chain, c.1900s
Located in London, GB
This Albert chain, dates back to the Victorian era. It features graduating links crafted from 9 carat rose gold and weighs 26.6 grams. Each gold link is individually hallmarked, and ...
Category
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Gilded Openwork Heart Link Necklace By Anne Klein, 1980s
By Anne Klein
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- 17" length with additional 2" extender chain
- Heavy matte gold plate
- Toggle clasp closure
- By Anne Klein (signed on hang tag)
- Circa 1980s
- Estate acquir...
Category
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Vintage 9 Carat Gold Rope Twist Link Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This 9ct yellow gold necklace is made up of rope twist link chain and fastens using a bolt clip and loop.
Length: 47cm
Width: 5mm
Weight: 7.7g
Category
1960s British Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold
14ct Yellow Gold 18 1/4 inch, 1930s Fancy Oval Link Chain with Onyx Balls
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Fancy Link Necklace
14ct Yellow Gold Tested
Circa 1930s
Introducing a stunning vintage 1930s fancy gold necklace, featuring fabulous openwork oval links with intricate gol...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Chain Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Navajo White Buffalo Turquoise Necklace
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Six large oval Navajo white buffalo turquoise stones surrounded by hand stamped sterling silver palmettes with twisted rope design. Sterling silver necklace with handmade chain. Stun...
Category
Late 20th Century American Native American Chain Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Contemporary 14k Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a classy 14k yellow gold chain necklace with a beautiful clasp. The spacing and weight of the links allow the necklace to sit f...
Category
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Italian 1970s Two-Color Gold Figaro Link Chain
Located in New York, NY
An estate two-color gold figaro link chain necklace, in 18k. Urbano, Italy.
Category
1970s Italian Contemporary Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Guy Vidal Pewter Canadian Modern Brutalist Cave Pod Unisex Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Brutalist pewter alloy necklace created by sculptor and jeweler Guy Vidal of Canada. Pod measures 2.5" by 2.25" by 1.25" and suspends from the original 28" ...
Category
1960s Canadian Modernist Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Brass
Vintage Sterling Silver Long Chain with Removable Tassel
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
With vintage appeal, intricate sterling silver filigree beads are stationed along this interesting thirty-four inch necklace. Artful crafted by known maker Anatoli, connecting triple...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Platinum Rose Cut Diamond Graduated Dual Sided Station 16" Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(68) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Rose Cut - Bezel Set
Material: Solid Platinum
Weight: 7.78 Grams
Chain Type: Diamond Station Cable Link
Chain Length: 16 Inches
Clasp:...
Category
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Hand Wrought Antique Chain Necklace with Freshwater River Pearls
Located in Big Bend, WI
Antique 18K yellow gold chain necklace featuring freshwater river pearls. The hand made links are long ovals alternating with 10 baroque freshwater pearls measuring about 4.5mm - 5.5...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 22ct Gold Pendant with 9ct Gold Chain
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Antique Necklace
Consists of stunning pearl 22ct gold pendant
The central arc swings freely
on a 9ct gold antique Chain
the chain has a...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Russian Revival Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 22k Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Fetter & Oval Link Chain
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Chain
15ct Gold
Circa 1900
Introducing a stunning 15ct yellow gold chain from the early Edwardian era. This exquisite chain features fetter links joined by five small...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Materials
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9 Carat Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This beautiful 9ct gold necklace has fancy chain links and links that represent infinity.
Length: 63cm
Chain Width: 4mm
Weight: 6.8g
Category
1960s British Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold
MCM 18k White Gold Akoya and Tahitian Long Pearl Necklace
By MCM
Located in Lexington, KY
This lovely Mid Century Modern necklace features a beautifully detailed 18k white gold Byzantine chain combined with Akoya and Tahitian pearls. The Akoya and Tahitian pearls are blac...
Category
Mid-20th Century Byzantine Chain Necklaces
Materials
Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Gold Tone Charm Necklace
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone charm necklace.
Lobster clasp closure.
Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France.
Indicative measurements : l...
Category
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage 9 Carat Gold Link Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This necklace is modelled in 9 Carat gold.
Length: 45.5cm
Width: 2mm
Weight: 5.5g
Category
1960s British Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold
EDWARDIAN 1900-1905 Guilloche Green Enameled Chain In 14Kt Gold With Jade Beads
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian enameled chain with jade.
Beautiful necklace chain, created during the Edwardian period, back in the 1905. This beautiful chain has been carefully crafted in solid yellow ...
Category
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
1960s Costume Jewelry Long Chain by Helen Rubinstein
By Helen Rubinstein
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This piece of costume jewelry designed by Helena Rubinstein, showcasing a statement chain necklace with a striking two-tone design. The chain features large, interlocking links, alte...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Favrile Glass Scarab Necklace by Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in New Orleans, LA
Created by legendary designer and premier tastemaker of the Gilded Age, Louis Comfort Tiffany, this necklace is a rare and unique masterpiece of jewelry design. Delicately crafted, the necklace boasts an Egyptian Revival design inspired by the archaeological excavations of Egypt beginning in the late 18th century. Scarab beetles finely executed in Tiffany’s signature favrile glass are bezel set in an 18K gold chain with rope-like links. The beetles flash iridescent hues of deep blue, green and purple, adding the perfect amount of shimmer to the enchanting design.
Best remembered for his stained glass windows and lamps, along with his Favrile glass creations, Louis Comfort Tiffany did not begin crafting jewelry until 1902. Inspired by the fluidity and translucence of ancient Roman and Middle Eastern glass...
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20th Century American Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
French 1920s Diamonds Horseshoe 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum.
This feminine antique necklace features a fine, filed
convict chain that holds a delicately chased horseshoe motif on the front, adorned with rose-cut diamonds on platinum. The clasp is a spring ring.
Length : 51 cm approximately, thickness of the chain : 1,4 mm approximately, pendant height : 1.4 cm approximately, width : 10.8 mm approximately, thickness : 2.6 mm approximately.
Total weight of the jewel : 5 g approximately.
Antique jewel - French work from the 1920s.
Our opinion : This antique diamond horseshoe...
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
St. Tropez Multi-Strand Bead Ball Chain Collar Necklace #21282
Located in Washington Depot, CT
St. Tropez Multi-Strand Ball Chain Collar Necklace
This bold necklace features numerous strands of sterling silver ball chains creating a draped collar style effect with a star & s...
Category
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
An 18 Carat Gold Vintage Long Chain
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat long chain with infinity links.
weight: 68.45 grams
length: 87 cm
Category
1970s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Sapphire Ruby Cross Pendant and Chain Solid 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications:
Necklace Metal: 18k Yellow Gold
Total Weight: 12.8 Grams
Chain Length: 20"
Pendant Diameter: 1.5" x 1.0"
Stamped: "750" "Italy"
Gemstones: sapphires and...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
Sapphire, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fine Italian Made 18k Yellow Gold 2.2mm Curb Necklace Chain 24'
Located in Birmingham, GB
Italian Made 18k Yellow Gold Curb Necklace Chain.
Beautiful 24 inch/60cm curb chain with 2.2mm thickness.
Stunning stand-alone chain or would look great with a larger pendant.
The ...
Category
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Aylen One of a Kind Indicolite Tourmaline 18k Gold Cats Necklace 155gr.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This in an impressive custom made adorable long necklace by Peter Aylen from the Aylen & Son Company , it is crafted from solid 18k yellow gold with a poli...
Category
1980s American Contemporary Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, Indicolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elegant Gilt Snake Chain Draped Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Gilt Snake Chain Draped Necklace from the 1990's. Unsigned but high quality gold toned snake chains in graduated sizes.
16" to 19" lengths. 199...
Category
1990s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vtg gold coin charm chain necklace designer runway
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone
• vintage designer runway necklace
MEASUREMENTS
• 20" long
CONDITION
• excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
❤️❤️ VINTAGE DES...
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20th Century Chain Necklaces
Zodiac Sign Necklace Sagittarius Brutalist Design 14k Gold Diamond
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An impressive zodiac sign necklace of the brutalist design with a sculptured Sagittarius, made of 14k gold with diamonds.
This vintage 14k gold ne...
Category
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Cassandre Necklace
Located in Paris, FR
Yves Saint Laurent YSL gold-tone "Cassandre-logo" pendant necklace featuring a gold-tone chain, a front Cassandre YSL medal, a signature claw fastening logo pitted on, an adjustable...
Category
1990s French Chain Necklaces
Givenchy "Limited Edition" 'Tortoise Shell' Lucite Perfume Pendant Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Givenchy iconic "Limited Edition" tortoise shell lucite accented with gold hardware perfume pendant necklace allows you to carry your favorite s...
Category
1970s American Baroque Vintage Chain Necklaces
Vintage Bvlgari 18k Yellow & Blackened Gold Curb link Chain Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Bvlgari curb-link chain necklace is crafted from 18k yellow and blackened gold, a bold and unique piece. The links are half polished yellow gold and blackened gold, crea...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Orlando Orlandini Scintille Interlocking Two Tone Circle Necklace with Diamond
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This beautiful necklace is a delicate masterpiece designed by Orlando Orlandini. It features a series of hammered yellow gold interlocking open circle links accented by a few larger ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vaid Roma 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Semi Precious Flower Necklace
By Vaid Roma
Located in New York, NY
Italian Jewelers for more than three generations, VAID has produced merchandise exclusively for some of the most renowned jewelers across the world. T...
Category
1990s Italian Retro Chain Necklaces
Materials
Blue Topaz, Tourmaline, Peridot, Iolite, Citrine, Amethyst, Yellow Gold,...
Chanel Stunning Poured Glass and Pearl Runway Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This beautiful and amazing vintage necklace by Chanel features four clustered poured glass red coral squash blossoms surrounded by multiple poured glass p...
Category
1980s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold Edwardian Trace Link Chain Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Trace Link Chain
15ct Gold Tested
Circa 1900
This beautiful Edwardian trace link chain is crafted from 15ct gold and features a bolt ring clasp. The chain dates back to th...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Materials
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Givenchy Logo Lozenge Chain Collar 1990s
By Givenchy
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Givenchy Chain Necklace. Crafted in lustrous gold plated metal. Featuring a trio of open link chains culminating around a cen...
Category
1990s Chain Necklaces
Silver and Gold Chain Necklace with Aquamarine, Blue Topaz, Citrine & Opal
By Amy Glaswand
Located in New York, NY
A fashionable and colorful version of a chain necklace. The oxidized silver chain is interspersed with varied shaped custom cut stones and colo...
Category
Early 20th Century American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Citrine, Opal, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, Silver
Multi Shape Colorful Multi Gemstone Station Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Long, luxurious multi-gemstone station necklace bursting with color. This amazing piece absolutely lights up the neck! Featuring 21 assorted ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, G...
Aldo Cipullo 1970 Graduated Necklace in 18kt Yellow Gold with Red Coral and Onyx
By Aldo Cipullo
Located in Miami, FL
Necklace designed by Aldo Cipullo.
Magnificent and very rare vintage necklace, created In New York city by the iconic master jewelry designer Aldo Cipullo, back in the 1970. This necklace comprises of round onyxes carvings connected by rectangular links and red coral elements crafted with graduated patterns in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. Mount with natural gemstones and fitted with a hinged slashed push lock for security. The gold and the squared coral elements designed in an intricate way that is the signature style of Cipullo. This necklace is one of the greatest examples of vintage jewelry workmanship and the genius of Aldo Cipullo jewelry designs.
Red Coral: Mounted in calibrated bezels, with 17 squared pyramids cabochons cuts graduated from 9 mm by 9 mm to 12 mm by 12 mm, carved from natural Sardinian vivid red corals.
Black Onyx: Mount with 17 calibrated round open discs graduated from 20 mm to 37 mm, carved from natural black onyxes.
Birthstone: Coral for the month of October.
Weight: 176.95 Grams, (113.43 Dwt).
Size: The total lenght is 22 Inches (55.8 Cm).
Measurements: The widest part is 37 mm by mm (1.46 Inches).
Hallmarks Stamped with the maker's mark monogram AC, the mark for the assay of the gold and signed, "©A. CIPULLO .750".
Cipullo para siempre - Gioiellis
Aldo Cipullo (1942-1984), was an Italian born jeweler. He born and was raise in a family of designers with jewelry traditions, his father was the owner of a jewelry factory and his brother Renato Cipullo made jewelry designs for Christian Dior. Aldo, was the creator of the popular and iconic Cartier bracelets, love and the nail, still until today considered ones of the best designs of the 20th century. He work as a designer in New York, for David Webb (1960-1969) and Cartier (1969-1975). In 1975 he found his own company as a freelance designer.
Literature: Renato Cipullo and Vivienne Becker, Cipullo: Making Jewelry Modern, Assouline 2021, Pp-104 for a similar examples).
Note: The corals displayed...
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 9 Carat Albert Chain, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
This unique Albert chain, dates back to the 1900s. It features gently graduating links made from 9 carat rose gold. Each gold link is individually hallmarked, and ends in a solid gol...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Diamond White Gold 8 Station Long Love Link Chain Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Love Link 8 Station Necklace by Cartier.
With 144 round brilliant cut diamonds
VVS1 clarity, E color total weight approx. 2.00ct
Inclu...
Category
1990s European Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Platinum Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Foliate Necklace
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A breathtaking Art Deco platinum necklace featuring a lavish interplay of diamonds and vivid green emeralds in a botanical motif. This exquisitely crafted piece is set with five rich...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Link Chain Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Step into the elegance of the 1960s with this exquisite Estate Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Link Necklace. Crafted with the timeless sophistication that Bvlgari is known for, this...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.