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Chain Necklaces For Sale
Victorian 50" 14KT Belcher Watch Chain
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Beautiful Victorian 14KT Watch Chain Belcher style chain measures 50" in length. Fob clip at the end of the chain. Clip measures 3/4 " long x 1/4 " wide. Chain width measures 2...
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19th Century Unknown High Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces

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14k Gold

Southsea and Keshi Pearl Chain Great Natural Goldcolor AAA+ handmade from Japan
Located in Viena, Viena
necklace and bracelet together made a long chain with 75 cm, weight total 12 grams, 7 very fine southsea and saltwater keshi pearls (6,3-12,45 mm), great natural goldcolor, AAA+, handmade chain in Japan, 750er Yellowgold, decorative round elements, lenghts approx. 54 and 21 cm History of South Sea cultured pearls: South Sea pearls originate in the white or gold-lipped Pinctada Maxima oyster (cultivated in the waters of Australia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines and Thailand. In the Philippines, the oysters are still collected by "traditional" divers without any special equipment. Cultured core pearls...
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2010s Japanese Modern Chain Necklaces

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Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Diamond Necklace Sagittarius Zodiac Sign Gold Zodiac
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Necklace Sagittarius Zodiac Sign Gold Zodiac Birth Sign Necklace Gift for Sagittarius, Zodiac Jewelry Star Sign Diamond Pendant Beautiful and Sparkly Diamond Sagittarius Nec...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces

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

27 Carat Diamond Pave Cuban Chain Necklace 10 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 10k Rose & White gold Diamond Details: Approx. 27ctw of round cut Diamonds. Diamonds are G/H in color and VS in clarity Measurements: Necklace measures 20" in length. Faste...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Rose Gold Necklace
Located in Bilbao, ES
Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Rose Gold Necklace 45cm - 17.7in Products available on request in yellow gold or whit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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18k Gold, Rose Gold

Diana M. Cuban Chain 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
18kt yellow gold Cuban Chain (51.93 GM)
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Yellow 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...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces

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

GIA Emerald Cut and Brown Round Diamond Ball Chain Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and fun necklace with 0.90 ct. K VVS2 white diamond emerald cut and a 0.70 ct. brown diamond round. Handmade in 18k yellow gold. Length is 17". Comes with GIA certificate.
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Important 121 Carats Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Necklace set in 18k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Experience the epitome of elegance with our exquisite necklace featuring 108 carats of natural royal blue Ceylon sapphires, renowned for their vivid blue hue. Complemented by 13 cara...
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2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco 14k Rose Gold Graduated Link Watch Fob Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Rose Gold Graduated Link Watch Fob Necklace - 14.5 inches. This incredible watch fob necklace is crafted in 14k rose ...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces

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Rose Gold

Hollycraft Egyptian Revival Statement Costume Jewelry Necklace, circa 1960s
Located in McKinney, TX
- 30" chain - Pendant measures 1.75" x 2.5" - Gold tone - Resin accent - Signed Hollycraft - Circa 1960s - Good vintage condition
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1960s American Egyptian Revival Vintage Chain Necklaces

Yellow Gold Singapore Chain Necklace 17 3/4" - 10k Italy
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Chain Style: Singapore Necklace Style: Chain Fastening Type: Lobster Claw Clasp Measurements Length: 17 3/4" Width: 3/32" (1.9mm) Weight: 2.6 Grams...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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10k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Cable Chain Necklace 16" - 18k Italy
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k White Gold Chain Style: Cable Necklace Style: Chain Fastening Type: Lobster Claw Clasp Measurements Length: 16" Width: 3/32" (1.6mm) Weight: 3.3 Grams Stamps: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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18k Gold, White Gold

Miriam Haskell Citrine Drop Crystal Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell signature Russian Gilt, multi strand chain necklace with large central pendant clasp of faceted faux citrine round and pointed crystals. The clasp is further embellish...
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1940s American Vintage Chain Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

9 Carat Diamond Tennis Riviere Necklace 18K White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Introducing a breathtaking 9 Carat Diamond Tennis Riviere Necklace, a masterpiece of elegance and sophistication. This exquisite necklace is crafted in luxurious 18K white gold, desi...
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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

Vintage Unisex 18 Karat Yellow Gold chain Necklace, SOHO, Italian 17", 4.2 GM
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Unisex 18 Karat Yellow Gold chain Necklace, ,SOHO, Italian 17", 4.2 GM 1.4 MM wide 17 Inches long Necklace Beautiful chain necklace Weight of the Necklace is 4.2 Grams wi...
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2010s Chain Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modernist Stylized Rose Pendant Necklace with 3ct White Diamonds & 18kt Gold
Located in New York, NY
This stunning modernist necklace was realized in Italy during the latter half of the 20th century. It offers a stylized rose complete with a blooming flower, bifurcated leaves and th...
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20th Century Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

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White Diamond, Gold

9ct Gold Antique Gold Chain
Located in London, GB
9ct Gold antique Chain Fully hallmarked Crown 375 London lion head and letter C Dated 1898 Length 21 Inches Thickness 3mm Sku : B443600
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces

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Gold, 9k Gold

3.21 Carat Diamond Flower Pendant Black Diamond Briolette Cut Necklace
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful necklace has a gorgeous black and white diamond pendant in the shape of a flower. It has 2.12 carats of black diamonds ...
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Silver Locket With Applied Two Colour Goldwork On Antique Silver Chain
Located in London, GB
Antique Silver Locket With Applied Two Colour Goldwork On Antique Silver Chain This exquisite silver locket was made in 1883 in Birmingham by Har...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Silver and Amber Necklace Made Year 2006
Located in Stockholm, SE
This sterling silver necklace, called "Fearless", has a beautiful, rather large, drop shaped pendant made of sterling silver and amber. A necklace like this can of course be worn at...
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Early 2000s Finnish Chain Necklaces

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Amber, Sterling Silver

Antique Enamel Chain Necklace of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
The antique piece (circa 1910) is 14k gold with seven guilloche enamel links. The chain measures 18 inches long with a 1.8 inch drop. It is in very good condition. The metal conten...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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14k Gold, Enamel

Diamond Delicate Chain Necklace Made In 14k Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
14KT:1.656g,D:0.41ct,
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Timeless Tennis 0.5 Carat Diamond Necklace in 14K White Gold
Located in Paramus, NJ
Diamond Total Carat Weight: This exquisite Timeless Tennis necklace showcases a total carat weight of 0.5 carats, featuring 9 brilliant round diamonds that create a stunning and time...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Translucent Blue And Green Vintage German Glass Beads Art Deco 2417N Necklace
Located in Monrovia, CA
The pendant consists of translucent blue and green vintage German glass beads and is finished with a 20-inch gold-filled chain. The beads are new old stock vintage German glass bea...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass

Twinkling 4.12 Carat Ruby Diamond Necklace 18kt Solid Yellow Gold, Grandma Gift
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Diamond Chain Necklace in 18K Gold studded with baguette cut rubies. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look o...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mazer Retro Wide Link Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Important Mazer wide Retro link necklace of rhodium plate base metal and yellow gold plate. Composed of overlapping linked retro half bows with crystal pave rhinestone accents and la...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Rhodium, Base Metal, Gilt Metal

Georgian Revival 15 Karat Yellow Gold and Natural Topaz Rivière
Located in New York, NY
Georgian Revival 15 Karat Yellow Gold and Natural Topaz Rivière c.1890 L 54.5 cm / 21.5 in. 1 cm x .8 cm / 0.4 in x 0.3 in. 31 grams
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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces

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Topaz, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari 1990's 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Vintage Unisex Oval Link Chain Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of yellow gold oval shaped twisted link chain Accented by white gold elongated link stations Completed by press release clasp With hinged figure eight safety Stamped for 18...
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1990s Chain Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Chain Fancy 18KT 16" rare milgrain gold chain chunky 5mm
Located in Jupiter, FL
Rare chunky gold chain with milgrain design accent in 18KT gold, 16" inches long! This chain can be worn with a pendant or on its own! GOLD: 18KT gold Grams:10.30 Item:43100014rkt ...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Chain Necklaces

14k White Gold Diamond Crown Pendant Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This 14k white gold necklace, featuring a diamond-encrusted crown pendant. The elegant chain design adds a contemporary touch, while the intricately crafted crown motif exudes regal ...
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Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Ruby And Gold Fringe Necklace, Circa 1920
Located in London, GB
An antique ruby and gold necklace, with twenty, cushion-cut ruby set pendants, with one natural red spinel, graduating from the centre, in crown settings, onto a gold trace chain, wi...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces

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Ruby, Gold

Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Long Paradizia Necklace
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 136 carats 14k yellow gold necklace. Can be doubled. Item # N3828 Check out matching bracelet, title: "Sleeping Beauty Turquoise with 14K Gold Balls Bracelet (B1251), and matching earrings, title: "Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Diamonds Earrings...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces

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Turquoise, 14k Gold

RLM Studios Seashell Heart Necklace, Sterling Silver 925 & Brass
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: RLM Studios Metal Content: Guaranteed Sterling Silver & Brass as stamped Chain Style: Rolo Chain Closure Type: Lobster Claw Clasp Chain Measurements...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chain Necklaces

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Sterling Silver, Brass

White Diamond Round Half Tennis and Paperclip Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 5.37 ct. good quality white diamond rounds. Handmade in 14k yellow gold. Length is 16".
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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White Diamond, Yellow Gold

18ct Yellow Gold Pearl & Diamond Necklace
Located in London, GB
An elegant 18ct yellow gold necklace, featuring lustrous pearls accented with sparkling natural diamonds. A timeless and sophisticated piece, perfect for adding a touch of luxury t...
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2010s Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Big Logo Necklace/Belt
Located in West Hartford, CT
A bold and iconic statement piece from the golden era of Chanel, this oversized logo necklace/belt embodies the house’s signature blend of glamour and ed...
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1990s French Chain Necklaces

Antique Victorian 32g 9K Rose Gold Curb Link Albert Chain with T-bar Spring Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique rose gold Albert chain, with curb links, T-bar, spring ring and dog clip, in 9 karat rose gold. This antique rose gold albert chain dates from the Victorian era, in the ...
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1890s Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces

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9k Gold, Rose Gold

French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Navette Link Chain Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Chain in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Antique chain with slightly openwork navette motifs separated by oval gold rings. The clasp is a snap hook. Dimensions : Length : ...
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20th Century French Retro Chain Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

No Heat, 18 Carat Yellow Gold, Sapphire Tennis Necklace 44 Carats Total Weight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and Perfect 18k Yellow gold tennis necklace with different colored oval sapphires set in bezel setting. Stones are gem quality with amazing color to them. This setting is...
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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18k Gold

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Banded Agate Hinged Pendant
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Banded Agate Hinged Pendant is bezel set and offers just the right amount of movement. This spectacular one-of-a-kind piece offers a lustrous display of mu...
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Agate, Gold, 18k Gold

18k Nicolis Cola Gold Double Rope Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Top Favorite of ours... this Beautiful 18k Gold necklace featuring a double gold rope twist design and a single 14k white gold, Stamped 750 and 166VI. Total weight 62.77g. Perfect to layer with your favorite cuban link gold chains...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chain Necklaces

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18k Gold

Italian Heart Citrine Black Onyx Diamond 18 KT Cuban Link Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
This fascinating estate Italian necklace is a striking example dating 1975 circa Entirely made of solid 18 KT gold Large Cuban links chain leading to a superb centre styled with a he...
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1970s Italian Contemporary Vintage Chain Necklaces

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Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Italian 18K Yellow Gold Large Link Chain Coin Pearls Necklace
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Two bold elements, equally complementary, give this bright and airy chain necklace its fresh modern look. The contemporary oval shaped 3/4 x 1 inch chain links made of highly polished eighteen karat 18k yellow gold boldly accent the five natural iridescent coin pearl stations along the 29 inch length of this most interesting piece. Italian made, the mystery clasp...
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Early 2000s Italian Chain Necklaces

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Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Judith Ripka 18K Rose Gold, Smoky Quartz and Diamond Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This unique Judith Ripka creation is crafted in a very bold hue of 18K rose gold, with each and every surface highly detailed and finished. Eight bezel set oval faceted smoky quartz stones...
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Late 20th Century American Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Ladies 14K Yellow Gold Heart Lapis Lazuli Diamond Tennis Necklaces
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal type: 14K Yellow Gold Length: 17.50 inches Weight: 19.92 grams Ladies 14K yellow gold single strand, diamond and lapis lazuli contemporary-style station...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Opal, Sapphire and 18 Karat Gold Cluster Necklace by Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
This delicate chain necklace in solid 18 karat gold features a central cluster of opal and sapphire briolettes. Arrayed on a fine hoop are three smooth Ethiopian opal briolettes of graduated size along with one faceted yellow sapphire briolette...
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2010s Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Opal, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. 1.54ct Diamonds by the Yard Necklace in Platinum
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. diamonds by the yard necklace in platinum, accompanied by Tiffany & Co. box. This necklace fea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

18k Gold Heart Shaped Diamond Necklace
Located in Bangkok, TH
Heart Shaped Diamond Necklace 7.98 mm. x 8.20 mm. is made of 18k solid gold. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces

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

18k Gold Heart Shaped Diamond Necklace
18k Gold Heart Shaped Diamond Necklace
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Edwardian Aqua and Pearl 15 Carat Gold Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous pendant has a delicate design and this pendant features two aqua stones and holds small and tiny seed pearls. This also has a pin on the back so it can be a pendant. Th...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Chain Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold

Tiffany Co Platinum Diamond Large Victoria Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co Victoria Large Necklace Platinum with diamonds necklace Approximate carat weight is 0.81 16 inches platinum chain Comes within an original box with a copy of a servi...
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2010s Modern Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Long Gold and Diamond Chain Necklace
Located in Darnestown, MD
Most interesting and unusual long gold chain necklace with diamonds. The links are round; oval and hexagonal. It has 6 clusters of four diamonds each. The necklace is 52 inches long ...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Gold Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a fabulous 14k yellow gold chain necklace. The necklace measures 16 3/4 inches in length and 17.5mm in width. The necklace is stamped 14K ITALY and weighs 124.1 grams.
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20th Century Chain Necklaces

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14k Gold

Antique 9k Yellow Gold Albert Chain Necklace Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive, antique 9 karat yellow gold Albert chain; part of our diverse antique gold chain collections. This exceptional, fine and impressive antique chain has been crafted in 9k yellow gold. The Albert chain incorporates forty-eight impressive uniformed asymmetrical conjoined links; this style of link is unusual and highly desirable. The central ring loop link from which a hallmarked T-bar suspends further features a small chain extension; the extension consists of six links identical to the aforementioned chain. The chain is fitted to one end with a hallmarked swivel clasp; the other bears a plain ring loop. The chain is hallmarked to the clasp and T-bar with the 9k gold mark (9C). By virtue of its length, this impressive example of antique gold jewelry...
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1910s Vintage Chain Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Handmade Rope Chain Weighing 95.3 Grams
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specifications: Pre-Owned (Great condition) Metal: 14k Gold Weight: 95.3 Gr Length: 33 inch Width: 6mm Clasp: double clasp for safety
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Miriam Haskell Multi Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell multi chain draped necklace of muted signature Russian gilt. A lovely sampling of vari chain styles. 1950's USA. Excellent condition. Length 14" - 16" adjustable. W...
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1950s American Modernist Vintage Chain Necklaces

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Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze

2.76 Carat Pear Shape Cubic Zirconia Sterling Silver Drop Pendant With Chain
Located in London, GB
Featuring a 10.7ct pear shape, suspended on a sterling silver chain with an embellished bale. Composed of 925 sterling silver with a high gloss white rhodiu...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Silver

Rhinestone Silver-Tone Chunky Link Chain Choker Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your accessory game with the Rhinestone Silver-Tone Chunky Link Chain Choker Necklace. This stunning piece features a bold, chunky link design adorned with sparkling rhinesto...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Dewdrop Natural Diamond Chain Necklace in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Dewdrop Natural Diamond Chain Necklace in 18K Gold studded in gold. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy outfit. April birthstone diamond brings...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

26.57 Carat Fire Opal Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18 Karat gold, this beautiful pendant features 26.57 carats fire opal & .54 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Fire Opal, Gold, 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.

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