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Chain Necklaces For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1930s
Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso Vintage Yellow Gold Diamond Square Link Choker
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Yellow Gold And Platinum Diamond Choker. Its a very heavy 18 Karat gold 75.1 gm Rare vintage Tiffany & Co necklace designed by Paloma Picasso, crafted i...
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1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 14k Yellow Gold Chain
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique 14 karat yellow gold chain; part of our diverse antique chain collection This exceptional, fine and impressive antique necklace chain ha...
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1910s Unknown Vintage Chain Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Anchor Chain Necklace
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat Yellow Gold Anchor Chain Measuring 3.8mm Wide and 20 Inches Long with Lobster Clasp. Made in Italy. Finished Weight is 14.5 Grams.
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1990s Chain Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980s Sapphires 18 Karat Yellow Gold Curb Chain Choker Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Yellow gold choker necklace featuring a fine flattened gourmette link separated by 5 arabesque motifs and a gold disk, each set...
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1980s French Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

6.11ct Diamond By The Yard Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent platinum by the yard necklace. The necklace is set with sparkling heart shape diamonds that weigh approximately 6.11ct. The color of these diamonds is H-J with ...
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20th Century Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

22.67ct Diamond By The Yard Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant platinum by the yard necklace. The necklace is set with sparkling round, princess, old mine, cushion, trapezoid, emerald and marquise cut diamonds that weigh appro...
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20th Century Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian c.1900 Crystal and Multi-Coloured Glass Antique Long Guard Chain
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This elegant long chain was created c.1900. It features an unusual combination of coloured glass and crystal. Condition Report: Very Good - One link is possibly a later replacement...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Chain Necklaces

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Crystal

Givenchy vintage double chain necklace, 1992
Located in New York, NY
Vintage gold-tone double chain necklace with faux pearls from 1992 Givenchy 40th anniversary collection. Length – 52 cm Condition – very good ........Additional information .........
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1990s French Neoclassical Chain Necklaces

Antique 15k Yellow Gold Longuard Chain Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique 15 karat yellow gold longuard chain; part of our diverse antique gold watch chains collection. This exceptional, fine and impressive ant...
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Early 1900s Antique Chain Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

VCA Lapis Lazuli Vintage Alhambra Necklace in 18k yellow gold.
Located in New York, NY
VCA Lapis Lazuli Vintage Alhambra Necklace in 18k yellow gold. The necklace features 20 lapis lazuli clover motifs. Equipped with lobster clasp. Inscr...
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Late 20th Century French Artist Chain Necklaces

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Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold

Long (92 cm) Swedish Vintage Silver Necklace Made in the 1980s
Located in Stockholm, SE
This sterling silver necklace is made up of rod-shaped links that vary in thickness, adding a unique texture to its design. Each link is smooth, with thicker sections transitioning i...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Chain Necklaces

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Silver

Box Chain Necklace, 14k White Gold Spring Ring Clasp
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: Guaranteed 14k Gold as stamped Chain Style: Box Chain: length 16", width 1/16" (0.8mm) Closure Type: Spring Ring Clasp Total Weight: 1.9 Gr...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chain Necklaces

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White Gold

36" Onyx Swarovski Crystal Gold Bezel Station Necklace by Swarovski, 1980s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 36" length - Gold plated - Faceted, bezel set black Swarovski crystals - By Swarovski (signed with swan hangtag) - Circa 1980s - Estate acquired - Excellent v...
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1980s Austrian Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces

Vintage Fancy Link Chain
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful vintage fancy link chain. This oversized piece has been crafted from a warm 18ct yellow gold and showcases an alternating design consisting of classic belch...
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20th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

CHAUMET PARIS 18k Yellow Gold Sautoir Link Chain Necklace Circa 1970s Rare
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chaumet Paris 18k Yellow Gold Sautoir Link Chain Necklace Vintage Circa 1970s Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer necklace. Truly a great pi...
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1970s French Vintage Chain Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Vintage Crown Trifari Persian Garden Tassel Necklace 1960s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A stylish Vintage Crown Trifari Persian Garden Necklace from Trifari's 1968 Persian Garden collection. Featuring a large central pendant, crafted from gr...
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20th Century Chain Necklaces

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Gold Plate

18kt Gold Domed Herringbone Necklace Made By Abel and Zimmerman for Pampillonia
Located in Bethesda, MD
Abel and Zimmerman crafted this 18kt gold necklace for Pampillonia Jewelers. ♦ Designer: Abel and Zimmerman ♦ Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold ♦ Circa: 1980s ♦ Inner Diameter: 2 1/4 inche...
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1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces

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Gold

Vintage 22K Gold Flattened Double-Link Long 24.5” Chain
Located in Venice, CA
This extra long Bismark chain is handmade in 22k gold and consists of a flattened double link. The gorgeous 24.5” chain has a classic design and the deep buttery golden tone that hig...
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1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces

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22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Ladies Fob Watch Chain Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 18 karat yellow gold and platinum ladies fob watch chain; part of our diverse antique chains collection. This fine and impressive antique chain has bee...
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1910s Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, Platinum

South Sea Pearls 14 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
This sophisticated necklace is a testament to style, crafted entirely with South Sea pearls and adorned with a 14-karat yellow gold clasp that adds a touch of sun-warmed elegance and...
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1990s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Onyx and Crystal Long Necklace
Located in San Antonio, TX
Beautiful Bvlgari Onyx and Crystal Long Necklace, 18k, Circa 1990
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1990s Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Onyx, 18k Gold

9ct Gold 24" Curb Chain 7.64 grams
Located in London, GB
Beautiful 9ct Gold Curb Chain by Italian Goldsmiths Unoaerre Circa 1980s Length 24 Inches Thickness 2.5 mm Weight 7.64 grams Condition : Like New
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Late 20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Antique 18k gold and platinum Albert chain, watch chain, Art Deco
Located in NEWARK, GB
A handsome antique Art Deco era 18ct yellow gold and platinum Albert chain. As perfect piece, this is very high quantity and well made a truly fine piece, it has very rich yellow go...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Three Row Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Three Row Diamond Necklace. A necklace featuring 3 rows of 276 round cut diamonds approximately 37.26 carats. Approximately H in color and VS1 in clarity set in 18 karat yellow go...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian 18kt Chain Link Necklace By Fope
By Fope
Located in Bethesda, MD
Fope is an Italian luxury jewelry brand renowned for its innovative designs and craftsmanship. Established in 1929 in Vicenza, Italy, by Umberto Cazzola. One of Fope's signature tech...
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1980s Italian Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

4.50ct Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous 14k white gold necklace. The necklace is set with sparkling round cut diamonds that weigh approximately 4.50ct. The color of these diamonds is H-I with VS2-SI1 cla...
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20th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage 20th Century 62 inch White Topaz Sterling Chain Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Faceted white topaz fills this chain with little space between the stones. The length is wonderful. It can be wrapped around the body twice or divided into two chains. The links and ...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces

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Topaz

Bvlgari Vintage Pink Tourmaline Sautoir Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Feasterville, PA
Complementing the quartz are five oval cabochon pink tourmaline stones, with a total weight of approximately 17.5 carats. The tourmaline stones radiate with a soft, pink hue that var...
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1990s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Yellow Gold

Vintage Chanel Gilt Double CC Logo Diamante Coin Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage Chanel "strass" rhinestone and "metal dore" gilt metal double cc coin station necklace circa 1970/1980 - made in France.
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1980s French Artisan Vintage Chain Necklaces

Vintage Signed Givenchy Modernist Lucite Sautoir Necklace
Located in Easton, PA
Modernist goldtone brown Lucite with black Lucite ball centers sautoir necklace with the Givenchy GG logo at the fold over clasp. Marked "Givenchy." Circa 1970s or early 1980s. Measu...
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1980s French Modernist Vintage Chain Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Multi-Color Charm Vintage German Glass Beads edged with 24K gold Necklace
Located in Monrovia, CA
24K gold-filled chain and 18K gold-filled toggle clasp, adorned with 11 colored 24K gold edge German vintage glass beads. The necklace measures at 18 inches with about a 4 inch drop. *Charms will vary* The 24K gold edge German vintage beads...
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Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate

Vintage 14k Gold Bead Necklace 14 inches
Located in beverly hills, CA
This timeless and elegant necklace featuring a bead design crafted from 14k yellow gold. The 4mm beads on this necklace catch the light, creating a playful shimmer that adds a touch ...
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1990s Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Chain
Located in London, GB
An 18k yellow gold chain necklace with double hoop links and textured gold spacers. Length: 80cm Weight: 34.20gr
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1960s European Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel 80s CC Medallion Belt/Necklace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Chanel Lambskin CC Medallion Belt features gold chain links with black leather intertwined and a Chanel CC medallion. Can be worn as a belt or as a necklace. 80s collection. Come...
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Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Exclusive Dalí 18K solid gold 'St. John Cross' Necklace #A-821 - With Provenance
Located in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, IB
Description: Part of our private Salvador Dalí collection, the 'Christ of St. John Cross' Necklace, #A-821, stands out as a testament to surrealism in 18K yellow gold. This 1970s lim...
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1970s Spanish Contemporary Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

9ct Dark rose Gold Box 25" Chain 6.24 grams
Located in London, GB
9ct 375 Dark Rose Gold Box Chain Length 25 " Inches Thickness 1.25 mm Weight 6.24 grams Full British Hallmarks Clasp works well Please see images 2 & 3 are true to life.
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Late 20th Century European Chain Necklaces

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Rose Gold

Antique 9k Yellow Gold Longuard Chain Necklace Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 9 karat yellow gold longuard chain necklace; part of our diverse antique gold chains collection. This exceptional, fine and impressive antique longuard...
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Early 1900s Antique Chain Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

9ct 375 Gold Rope 20.4" Chain 6.36 grams
Located in London, GB
9ct 375 Gold Rope Chain Length 20.4" (Inches ) Thickness 2mm (milimeters) Weight 6.38 grams Full British Hallmarks Dated 1990
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Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Antique 15k gold trace link chain necklace, dainty, Edwardian
Located in NEWARK, GB
A fine dainty antique 15ct gold trace chain such as this is the perfect accompaniment to your favourite small lockets, pendants and charms. It is a fine rolo trace link in a rich ye...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces

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15k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Medium Paperclip Chain Necklace, 14K Yellow Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat yellow gold medium paperclip chain necklace. This simple chain features medium size, elongated oval links and with a lobster clasp. Length: 18 in. Width: 4.7 mm ...
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1970s Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow and White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant w/ Handmade 18k YG Chain
Located in Lexington, KY
This gorgeous necklace features a 18k yellow and white gold diamond cross pendant on a unique 18k yellow gold handmade chain. This necklace carries a beautiful rope design that can be seen in the pendant as well as the handmade chain. This unique look is provided by the series of 18k yellow gold rope over the 18k white gold and diamonds. This unique design is also found in the handmade chain to look like rope connected by individual ropes. Not only does this provide a unique look to the necklace, but it also embodies a deeper meaning for those who want to display their faith. 18K Yellow and White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant w/ Handmade 18k YG Chain...
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1980s American Contemporary Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

David Yurman Yellow Gold Sterling Diamond Necklace
Located in Palm Desert, CA
David Yurman 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sterling Diamond Necklace. The two-tone link chain necklace features an 18 karat yellow gold smooth clasps with pave diamond details and the classic...
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1980s American Contemporary Vintage Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

1980s KL for Karl Lagerfeld Necklace
Located in BALMAIN, AU
Stunning gilt necklace design by Karl Lagerfeld. Stamped KL. Adjustable length. A beautiful piece to style with contemporary clothing trends. Good vintage condition.
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Late 20th Century French Chain Necklaces

Vintage 1960's Miriam Haskell Chain and Pearl Necklace
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This breathtaking and rare 1960's Miriam Haskell necklace, made up of a single gold toned metal chain strand, with statement link pearlescent white and pearlescent gold beads, framin...
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1960s Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces

Christian Dior Black Statement-Pendant Necklace
Located in Paris, FR
Dior black polished statement-pendant necklace featuring faux-pearl detailing, rhinestone embellishment, signature CD logo charm, adjustable fit, rope chain, lobster claw fastening....
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1980s French Vintage Chain Necklaces

Antique gold necklace with corals, Italy, mid-20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique gold necklace with corals comes from Italy from the mid-20th century. The necklace consists of eleven red-orange beads Made of 14 carat yellow gold Length: 53cm Item weig...
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1960s Italian Vintage Chain Necklaces

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Coral, Gold, 14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow 10 Motif Gold Alhambra Blue Lapis Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold 10 Motif Alhambra Lapis Necklace. Crafted from luxurious 18k yellow gold, this exquisite necklace features ten iconic Alhambra motifs adorned with lapis l...
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20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Verdura 18K Yellow Gold Classic Heavy Gold Link Necklace 19" #17051
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Verdura 18K Yellow Gold Classic Heavy Greta Garbo Style Gold Link Necklace 19" From The Verdura website: "After debuting her own Curb-Link Bracelet and Watch in publicity stills for...
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1990s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow 20 Motif Gold Alhambra Vintage Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra collection is one of the most coveted fine jewelry collections in the world. Each piece from the collection embodies the spirit of timelessness and go...
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20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces

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Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Chanel Mademoiselle Gilt Station Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Scarce vintage Chanel mademoiselle station necklace - signed, made in France circa 1970/80.
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Late 20th Century French Artisan Chain Necklaces

Snake Chain Yellow Gold Necklace 16" Long
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Snake chain yellow gold necklace, circa 1950s. This vintage snake chain yellow gold necklace is a timeless piece of jewelry. Crafted from luxurious 14k yellow gold, this necklace features a unique oval snake chain design which can be worn alone or layered with other necklaces. It is versatile and can be styled for both casual and formal occasions. And you can add a pendant enhancer if you choose. Its classic design ensures that it will never go out of style, making it a valuable addition to any jewelry collection. So treat yourself or someone special to this vintage snake chain necklace...
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1950s Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Solid Gold Fantasy Link Chain Necklace
Located in Arnhem, NL
A vintage 18 karat solid yellow gold chain necklace featuring multiple units consisting of three connected circles attached to elongated links filled with open oval frames. The nec...
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20th Century Dutch Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Vintage Albert Chain Necklace in 9k Rose Gold
Located in London, GB
An extremely stylish vintage Albert chain necklace set in 9k rose gold. The Albert chain is an iconic statement piece of jewellery, popularised by Prince Albert in the mid 1800’s. T...
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces

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9k Gold, Rose Gold

French 20th Century Fine Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Swallows Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This delicate antique necklace is made of fine alternating gourmette mesh holding a motif of 3 swallows on the front, 2 of whic...
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegant italian 18 K yellow white Gold Pearl Diamond necklace
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A very elegant and wearable 18 yellow and white Gold necklace made in Italy. The necklace features 25 culteured Pearls (6.2mm -8.50mm) and it is adorned with Diamonds of approximatel...
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1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Chain Necklaces

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

58 Inches Long Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
With a length of 58 inches, this expertly crafted early 20th century 14k yellow gold link neck chain lends itself to being worn in a number of different configurations; in one long, ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Chain Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Silver Albert or Necklace Chain with T-Bar and Fob
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This delightful silver chain holds a fob set with bloodstone and carnelian. The chain has a dog clip at each and and the chain is made up of knotted and trombone links. Length: 42....
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Chain Necklaces

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Silver

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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