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Chain Necklaces For Sale
Period: 2010s
Period: 18th Century
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Simple Strand Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This delicate necklace is crafted in 18-karat white gold, weighing approximately 0.10 total carats of SI-H Quality white diamonds. Necklace is 16" Inches. 16 Round Diamonds = 0.1...
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

A & Furst 18 Karat Gold Sapphire and Semi Precious Bouquet Pendant and Chain
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Carlo Antonini for A Furst , third generation jewelers from Valenza ,Italy. This amazing 18 karat rose gold pendant necklace is from their s...
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2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Piaget 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Possession Necklace
Located in Geneva, CH
This elegant Possession necklace from Piaget is made in 18K yellow gold. It is composed of one engraved ring Possession in yellow gold holding a l...
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2010s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Chatelaine with Gold, Enamel and Pearls, Late 18th Century Work
Located in Paris, FR
Chatelaine composed of gold overlaid with royal blue enamel. Two gold link chains flank a central chain whose diamond-shaped links are each decorated with four pearls. These three ch...
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1790s French Antique Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Emerald White Diamond Snake Necklace Silver J Dauphin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald White Diamond Snake Necklace Silver J Dauphin J DAUPHIN Snake Necklace "Transformation" Hand made in Los Angeles Historically, serp...
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver

Pearl Tassel Pendant Yellow Gold on Sterling Silver Beaded Chain Necklace
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
With an elegant fresh look, this beaded chain of fourteen karat yellow gold on sterling silver leads to a flirty tassel pendant with over 130 h...
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2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Mesh Pendant Necklace
Located in Westport, CT
Elevate your style and experience everyday luxury in Faye Kim's Mesh Pendant necklace. Fabricated in 18 Gold with a matte finish, it looks great on a clas...
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

South Sea Pearl Quartz Necklace 14k Gold Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality South Sea Pearl Quartz Necklace 14k Gold 12.65 mm 35" Certified $3,950 822109 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry! MADE IN ITALY Nothing says, “I ...
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2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

South Sea Gold Pearl Quartz Necklace 14 Karat Gold Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality South Sea Pearl Quartz Necklace 14k Gold 14.6 mm Certified $2,970 820708 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry! Nothing says, “I Love you” more than ...
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2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

0.40 Carat Stunning 14 Karat Solid White Gold Diamond Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.40Ct Splendid 14k Solid White Gold Chain Necklace Amazing looking piece! Stamped: 14k Total Natural Round Diamond Weight is: Appro...
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.25 Carat Stunning 14 Karat Solid White Gold Diamond Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.25Ct Splendid 14k Solid White Gold Chain Necklace Amazing looking piece! Stamped: 14k Total Natural Round Diamond Weight is: Appro...
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Stephen Russell Diamond Moonstone Sapphire and Platinum Chain
Located in New York, NY
Stephen Russell Moonstone Diamond and Sapphire Chain Set in Platinum; 93 Diamonds 6.53ct; 100 Moonstones 87.92ct; 32 Sapphires 26.92ct; Le...
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2010s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Platinum

White Pearl Red Garnet Choker Bead Necklace Gold Filled Chain 20" J Dauphin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Pearl Red Garnet Choker Bead Necklace Gold Filled Chain 20" J Dauphin "As within so without" Sweet Water Pearl with Red Garnet Necklace 20" ...
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2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled

0.40 Carat Splendid 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.40Ct Splendid 14k Solid Yellow Gold Chain Necklace Amazing looking piece! Stamped: 14k Total Natural Round & Baguette Diamond Weight is: A...
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.45 Carat Stunning 14 Karat Solid Rose Gold Diamond "V" Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.45Ct Splendid 14k Solid Rose Gold Chain Necklace Amazing looking piece! Stamped: 14k Total Natural Round Diamond Weight is: Approx....
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

0.40 Carat Splendid 14 Karat Solid White Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.40Ct Splendid 14k Solid White Gold Chain Necklace Amazing looking piece! Stamped: 14k Total Natural Round & Baguette Diamond Weigh...
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

White Diamond Ruby Gold Snake Pendant Choker Chunky Chain Necklace J Dauphin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Ruby Gold Snake Pendant Choker Chunky Chain Necklace Sterling Silver J Dauphin J DAUPHIN "Internal Selves" made in 14K Gold with Silver chain and White Diamonds and Ru...
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, 10k Gold

18 Karat Gold Byzantine Deco Link Necklace Two-Toned
Located in New York, NY
Byzantine deco link necklace 18Kt Yellow / white Gold Weight: 59 Grams 17 inches length. Comfortable clasp
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2010s American Byzantine Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Rubellite Tourmaline Necklace 5.47 TCW 18k Gold Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Tourmaline Diamond Necklace 5.47 TCW 18k Gold Certified $5,590 921150 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry! MADE IN ITALY Nothing...
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2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Maviada's Color Logo Chain Necklace in 18k Gold, Reverse Cut, Sky Blue Topaz
Located in GB
As seen in Departures, Wallpaper* magazines - Chain link necklaces are so in style now and Maviada's colour large logo chain necklace, exclusive to Maviada, in luxurious 18k solid gold, is the best necklace offering colour, style and sophistication. These necklaces have a wonderful substantial weight of approximately 13.72g, a truly impressive necklace to be worn on a daily basis. The solid gold logo measures 27mm x 27mm (approximately 1″ x 1″), set with our playful yet edgy, 4mm reverse diamond...
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2010s Turkish Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Blue Topaz, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Mughal Style Artisan Necklace with Rubies
Located in Berlin, DE
This artisan jewellery art object is crafted in the Mughal style using 18 karat rose gold and adorned with natural rubies, pink sapphires, spinels, and a rubellite (totaling approxim...
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2010s German Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Rubelite, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Spinel, Purple Sapphire, Diamond, Rub...

Tanzanite Black Pearl Gold Filled Chain Beaded Choker Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tanzanite Black Pearl Gold Filled Chain Beaded Choker Necklace 24" "As within so without" Sweet Water Pearl with Tanzanite and Gold filled Chain Neckl...
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2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tanzanite, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled

14 Karat Gold South Sea Pearl Diamond Antique Finish Chain Necklace
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Diamond: 9.50 carats South Sea Pearls: 111.63 carats Gold: 11.450 grams 14k Item Code: DN-A Note: THE DIAMONDS ARE STUDDED IN SILVER If diamonds are a girls best friend, then pear...
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2010s Indian Belle Époque Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold

Emerald Black Pearl Beaded Necklace Virgin Del Carmen Medal Pendant J Dauphin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Black Pearl Virgin Mother Mary Medal Chunky Chain Necklace J Dauphin Exclusive piece with Virgin Mary Medal Round Coin pendant in Bronze with a ...
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Chrysophrase, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

Nathalie Jean Contemporary 0.468 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Link Chain Necklace
Located in Milan, Lombardia
Made by hand in Nathalie Jean’s Milan studio, Circuit articulated Chain is in 18-karat yellow gold and diamonds (carat total weight 0,468). Printed circuit boards change scale and be...
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2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Joan of Arc Medal Coin Necklace Ruby Emerald Blue Sapphire Bronze J Dauphin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Joan of Arc Medal Coin Necklace Ruby Emerald Blue Sapphire Bronze J Dauphin J DAUPHIN "Purpose of Destruction" in bronze with goldfilled chain. The use of Medals and other sacred s...
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Bronze

Long 18 Karat Gold Necklace Antiques Chinese Pieces
Located in Milan, IT
Long 18kt gold necklace gr.20,20, with many antiques Chinese pieces like jade, carnelian, turquoise, lapis.... and very rare netsuke. You can whe...
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2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold

3.65 Carat Natural Morganite and Diamond 14 Karat Solid Rose Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.65Ct Natural Morganite and Diamond 14K Solid Rose Gold Necklace Amazing looking piece! Stamped: 14K Natural Oval Cut Morganite Weights: ...
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Fresh Water Pearls Yard Necklace 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
5.6mm Natural Fresh Water Pearls Necklace AAA Quality 16 inch long. 14kt Yellow Gold Total Weight: 4.9 Grams
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Simple Bar Baguette Fancy Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This line collection baguette necklace is crafted in 18-karat white gold, weighing approximately 34.53 total carats of V Quality white diamond. These are very comfortable, flexible, ...
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Sky Blue Topaz Bonbon Necklace, East-West
Located in New York, NY
When you just need a little something sweet, our Bonbon Necklace is just the thing. Here, with sky blue topaz. Plays well alone or with others. 18" cha...
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Topaz, 14k Gold

Multi Colour Sapphire Necklace
Located in London, GB
A multi colour sapphire necklace, the twenty four assorted cushion-cut, pastel coloured sapphires, weighing 47.1cts cut-down set in yellow to white gold collets separated by white gold chain suspensions with seed pearl set swags, to a cushion shaped blue sapphire clasp, hallmarked 18ct gold, London 2012, bearing Bentley and Skinner sponsor mark, measuring approximately 44x0.8cm, gross weight 35 grams. This stunning multi-colour sapphire collar...
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2010s Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Sapphire

Yoko London Amethyst, Tsavorite, Diamond, South Sea Pearl Pendant 18 Karat Gold
Located in London, GB
This bold pendant features a pretty faceted green amethyst in within a halo of Tsavorite garnets, set off with a lustrous 14.1mm South Sea pearl. This del...
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2010s British Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pear...

Alex Jona Multi Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold chain necklace. A multitude of gold coins in various sizes dangle from the 17,72"(45cm) long, chain. 18k coins...
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2010s Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Fancy Necklace with Diamonds
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold 18 Inch Fancy Necklace with Diamonds. 26 piece total diamonds. 6.12 gram total weight. This Italian necklace can be used as a choke...
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2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Montana Sapphire & Spinal Pendent in 14 Carat Rose Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brilliant Montana Sapphire - Spinal - Diamond Pendent, the montana sappires are rare and untreated. All Natural stones. Diamonds is 0.56 carat and GH-VVS quality. Center stone is ...
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2010s Thai Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Spinel, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Handmade Silver and Gold Necklace by Lucie Heskett-Brem
Located in London, GB
A handmade silver and gold necklace by Lucie Heskett-Brem the Goldweaver of Lucerne, inspired by Darcey Bussell the necklace consisting of thirty-three silver and gold flowerheads, c...
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2010s Swiss Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Lucea New York Black Spinel and Diamond Skull Tassel Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Collection White Diamond skull with black Spinel tassels on "by the yard" chain set in sterling silver. Diamonds: 1.11ct total weight. Bl...
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2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, Sterling Silver

White Diamond Ruby Snake Necklace Chain Gold Pendant Choker J Dauphin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Ruby Snake Necklace Chain Gold Pendant Choker J Dauphin J DAUPHIN "Internal Selves" made in 14K Gold with Gold chain and White Diamonds and Ruby eyes The serpent, or ...
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Opal Snake Pendant Gold Chain Necklace Ruby Eyes J Dauphin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal Snake Chain Necklace Ruby Eyes Gold Filled Chain J Dauphin J DAUPHIN "A new life" Historically, serpents and snakes represent fertility or a creative life force. As snakes s...
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Inlayed Zircon and White Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant with Chain
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Diamond Inlayed Zircon and White Diamond 18K Gold Pendant with Chain: A very unique pendant, it features a beautiful shield-cut blue zircon with uncut diamonds inlayed onto the ston...
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2010s Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Coral 18 Karat Gold Citrine Rose Quartz Necklace
Located in Milan, IT
Necklace with orange end red coral, citrine, antiques Indian engrave gold beads, faced rose quartz linked in gold 18kt gr. 10,40. Total length 44cm. All Giulia Colussi jewelry is n...
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2010s Italian Artist Chain Necklaces

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Citrine, Coral, Quartz, 18k Gold

Button Pearl Sterling Silver Open Link Chain Necklace
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
A fresh summer look, lustrous natural AA white off round button pearls integrated with lengthy, shimmering open link sterling silver chain create this stunning necklace. Measuring 32...
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2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Emerald Virgin Mother Mary Medal Chunky Chain Necklace Gold J Dauphin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald set in Silver Prong on a Virgin Mother Mary Medal Round Coin Pendant in Bronze with a Gold Filled Chain Necklace J Dauphin The Chain is 23' long...
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Emerald, Gold-filled, Bronze

Studs Silver Necklace
Located in Valenza, IT
STUDS SILVER NECKLACE collection Chain lenght 18" - 46 cm From the creative genio of Luca Valerani, Garavelli chief designer, a collection of bracelets, necklaces and pendants in da...
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2010s Italian Gothic Revival Chain Necklaces

Materials

Silver

14 Karat White Gold Necklace with Diamond
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold 18 Inch Necklace with Diamond. 0.20 total diamond weight. 3.16 grams total weight. Pendant and Chain both stamped 14K.
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2010s Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

16.80ct. Natural Vivid Gem Bubble Gum Pink Sapphires Yard Diamond Necklace 14Kt
Located in New York, NY
ONLY MAGNIFICENT JEWELS Sapphire Diamonds Mod Yard Necklace Bubble Gum Pinks 16ct. Natural Gems Vivid Colors Top Gem Clean clarity. Clean Clarity & Transparent / Oval, Full Cut ...
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Embrace Faceted Light Green Tourmaline From Unique Stone, Diamonds
Located in Roma, IT
Embrace Collection by Angeletti. Faceted Light Green Tourmaline From Unique Stone, Diamonds and Gold. Exceptional Tourmaline of around ct. 200 C...
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2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rhodium

24.80 Carat Diamond Line Necklace 18 Karat White Gold 4 Claws Set Tennis Riviera
Located in London, GB
This amazing and mega size Riviera Necklace has a whopping total Diamond weight of 24.80 Carat in perfectly graduated Round Brilliant Cut gems with a sparkly white colour G and clari...
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2010s British Modern Chain Necklaces

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

Medal Chain Necklace Emerald Virgin Mary Sterling Silver Chunky J Dauphin
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, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Gold-filled, Silver

Woven Ball 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Lariat Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The glistening motion of gold is emitted by several 18k yellow gold openwork spheres. A swan hook clasp connects to a large orb bestrewed with round brillian...
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Turquoise Pearl Beaded Choker Necklace Gold Filled Chain J Dauphin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Turquoise Pearl Beaded Choker Necklace Gold Filled Chain J Dauphin "As within so without" Sweet Water Pearl with Turquoise Necklace 16" ( 40.5 cm ...
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2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Gold-filled

Chopard 18 Karat White Gold Circle Diamond "Happy Spirit"
Located in New York, NY
Chopard 18K White God Circle Diamond Happy Spirit Necklace Chain length: 23inch Smaller circle diameter: 13mm Bigger circle: 32mm Weight: 34....
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2010s Swiss Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

John Hardy Classic Chain Hammered Interlinking Necklace NB90579X16-18
Located in Wilmington, DE
Classic Chain Hammered Silver 2mm Mini Rolo Chain Interlinking Necklace Sterling Silver Lobster Clasp Size 16-18 Adjustable NB90579X16-18
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2010s Chain Necklaces

Yianni Creations Fine Silver and Palladium Handwoven Rope Necklace
Located in Astoria, NY
Yianni Creations Ammos Collection 100% Handmade Artisan Handwoven Rope Necklace from Fine Silver in Medium Thickness. The core of this beautiful necklace is made from Sterling Silver...
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2010s Greek Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Palladium, Silver, Sterling Silver

Black Pearl Green Chrysoprase Gold Filled Chain Beaded Choker Necklace J Dauphin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Pearl Green Chrysoprase Gold Filled Chain Beaded Choker Necklace J Dauphin "As within so without" Sweet Water Pearl with Green Chrysoprase and Gold filled Chain Necklace 16" (...
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2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces

Materials

Chrysophrase, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold-filled

Syna Oxidized Silver Link Chain
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in oxidized silver 30 inch length Oxidized silver lobster clasp Chain can be clasped at any length About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata ...
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Black Pearl Sacred Heart Medal Coin Necklace Opal Pink Tourmaline J Dauphin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Pearl Sacred Heart Medal Coin Pendant Necklace Silver Opal Pink Tourmaline J Dauphin Turquoise Beads Gold Filled Chain Necklace The Sacred ...
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Opal, Turquoise, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, 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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