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Chain Necklaces For Sale
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Period: 1930s
Rare Antique Muff Chain 20k gold
Located in Stockholm, SE
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this Rare Antique Muff Chain 20k gold, a stunning testament to the craftsmanship of the early 19th century. The centerpiece of this exceptional pi...
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Early 18th Century Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces

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Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermes Palladium Curiosite Long Necklace
Located in London, GB
Hermes Palladium Curiosite Long Necklace Long chain link necklace that can be worn long or doubled with a twist lock, Hermes logo engraved, dangle charm. Size - 85cm Total Length ...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Chain Necklaces

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Palladium

French 1930s Art Deco Enamel Natural Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Virgin Medal
Located in Poitiers, FR
Medal in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. Magnificent antique medal, shuttle-shaped and engraved with a haloed Virgin Mary and roses on a partially enameled gros bleu background. It is surrounded and surmounted by fine pearls. The back is engraved with initials and the date June 18, 1933. Pendant sold alone without its presentation chain. Signed Dropsy on the front. Height : 3.8 cm approximately, width : 17 mm approximately, thickness : 1.4 mm approximately. Total weight of the jewel : 2.7 g approximately. Authentic antique jewel - French work from the 1930s. Some missing enamel. Our opinion : This antique art deco medal...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Deco 1930 Long Stations Chain Necklace In Platinum With 2.52 Ctw In Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Art-Deco diamonds stations chained necklace sautoir. A classic station long chain created in America during the art-deco period, back in the 1930. It was designed as a sautoir chain...
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1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Trifari Alfred Philippe YellowGold HeavyChainTasselSautoir Textural DemiParure
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed "Trifari" with a crown and without a post-1955 U.S.-copyright symbol on all three matching pieces, this likely late-1930s highly-textured yellow-gold-plated demi-parure was designed by American Trifari's French-born head designer Alfred Philippe after he had honed his fine-jewelry craftsmanship while creating luxury parures for Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels. The set features a heavy tasseled eight-strand chain sautoir necklace and earrings with dropped fluted-ball pendants, With French-style signed clip fastening, the contrasting-texture two-inch-long earrings each have two twisted fluted round beads in different sizes, with the larger one capped at both ends with additional shapes and textures. On the necklace, this textural contrast is amplified with the inclusion of many chains. The decorative chain caps and...
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1930s American Baroque Revival Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal

Late Deco 13.10 Ct Diamond Riviere Necklace Platinum 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
Extraordinary late Deco riviere necklace, 1935 circa Beautifully hand crafted as unique example of solid 18 KT white gold Displayed in the middle neckline a selection of bright white...
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Bakelite 1930s German ArtDeco GoldRinged EmeraldBallPendants ChainLink Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Most likely made in Germany during the Art Deco period, this vintage unsigned long heavy 12-pendant gold-gilt chain-link bib necklace features ball charms of gold-ringed emerald-gree...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces

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Yellow Gold, Base Metal, Gilt Metal

1930s 14K Gold Slider Necklace Pineapple Tassel ِDiamond American
Located in Santa Monica, CA
14 Karat yellow gold statement necklace~ 18 inch to 20 inch long ****Spiral of the Chain(twisting in correct direction) will change the length*** Pineapple Tassel Design Circa 193...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Ancient Coin Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Banbury, GB
This big ancient coin was issued by Amphipolis Mint dates in 336-323 B.C. in an excellent condition. The chain is made in 18k yellow gold. This gorgeous necklace is perfect for everyday wear and will always be a timeless and wearable work of art. _____________________________ Origin of antique Coin: Amphipolis Mint Date of issue: 336-323 B.C. Pendant diameter: 29.2mm Chain length: approx 63cm Weight: 39.48g Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Antique coin clasp mark: 750 _________________ The front side shows the head of Hercules, wearing a lion skin helmet. The other side shows the seated statue of Zeus...
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Antique Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

MiriamHaskell c1930 Hess GoldGiltChain CappedAquaGlass ThumblessClasp Bib Choker
Located in Chicago, IL
Around 1930, Miriam Haskell's first designer Frank Hess designed this Russian-gilt brass ribbed-chain link bib necklace featuring 27 strands of varying length each wired to aqua faux-turquoise pressed glass beads with characteristic gold pronged-bell caps and thumbless spring-ring clasp. After the Great Depression began in the United States in 1929, to keep her popular European-style costume jewelry affordable among fashionable ladies, Haskell began using less expensive imported handcrafted glass beads, which included Czech and German pressed glass. Initially when she opened her handmade ready-to-wear costume-jewelry business in 1926 in New York City's downtown McAlpin Hotel, she had used only the finest Parisian glass beads and findings like French couturiers including Coco Chanel who soon became her competition. which Haskell promoted with the French name of her first boutique Le Bijou de L'Heure. If interested in assembling a suitable set of early Haskell-Hess pieces with similar aesthetics, please see our other listings for the aqua glass-and-enamel scalloped button clip earrings and the "peacock" coil arm-band bracelet with Parisian lampworked glass, faceted crystal, painted galalith beads, and cupped rose...
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1930s American Baroque Revival Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Brass, Gilt Metal

Ancient Byzantine Coin 22k Gold Reversible Spinner Pendant Necklace
Located in Naples, FL
Both sides of this ancient Byzantine coin (Kōnstantinos X, Follis, Constantinopolis mint, AD 1059-1067) can be showcased in this 22k yellow gold spinner/reversible pendant. Coin pendant is on a solid 22k yellow gold 18 inch rolo chain necklace. Rare and unique ancient coin displayed...
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15th Century and Earlier American Byzantine Antique Chain Necklaces

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22k Gold, Bronze, Gold, Yellow Gold

14Kt Yellow Gold & Blue Enamel Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
This is a great looking hand made necklace or bracelet, pocket watch chain. Each link is hand constructed and every other link is done in kiln fired cobalt blue enamel. We have never seen this chain before done with enamel. It's versatile and elegant and the "Swivel" can be used to hang a fob or charm on it. You can hang it on your neck, or wrap it around a few times and wear it a bracelet. If you are looking for a pocket watch chain for a gold and blue enameled watch...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces

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Yellow Gold, Enamel

Two Tone 14Kt White & Yellow Gold Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
This is a great looking handmade necklace, bracelet or pocket watch chain. Each link is hand constructed in solid gold in reversing yellow and white gold. We have never seen this cha...
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1930s American Vintage Chain Necklaces

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14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Dated 1798 - Napoléon I. Era Set of Gold Necklace and Earrings, Original box
Located in Berlin, DE
This jewellery set from the era of Napoleon I consists of a necklace and matching earrings. The jewellery is sold in the original jewellery box. The jewellery pieces are forged from ...
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18th Century French Antique Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Tourmaline, Pearl, Gold

Portuguese 1930 Porto Rare Textured Long Chain in Woven 19.2kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A Portuguese textured chain made in the city of Porto. Rare piece made in the city of Porto in Portugal during the art deco period, circa 1930's. This gorgeous elegant woven chain was crafted with impeccable details in solid yellow gold of 19.2 karats, with textured finish and fitted with an integrated crab lock. Weight: 36.8 grams (23.58 Dwt). Measures: Length of 30 inches (76.2 cm). Hallmarks: Stamped with Portuguese control marks; the cat's head with the 800 for the assay and the guaranty of the 19.2 kt...
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1930s Portuguese Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

14Kt White Gold Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain 1930's Hand Constructed
Located in Long Beach, CA
This is a great looking hand made Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain. Each link is hand constructed with filigreed centers. We have never seen this chain before and it looks l...
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1930s American Vintage Chain Necklaces

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White Gold

1937 Art Deco 85 carat rock crystal silver necklace by Wiwen Nilsson
Located in Malmö, SE
Silver and approx 85ct rock crystal. Signed and dated 1937. The pendant is 6,7 cm long on a 59 cm long chain. Wiwen Nilsson (1897-1974) - An Art Deco Silversmith in the Age of Modernism. Wiwen Nilsson was born in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1897. Born as Karl Edvin, but since he did not like his christening name, he was, within the family, called Wiwen. He was the son of Karolina and Anders and grew up with his sister Edith. In 1897 the family moves to Lund, Sweden when the father takes over the gold and silversmith company J.P. Hasselgren & Son. In 1906, Wiwen began at Katedralsskolan in Lund and finished school when he graduated fifth grade in 1912. It was common to continue up to sixth grade and then high school, but Wiwen who does not thrive in a school environment wants to become a pianist or aviator instead. However, as the father is a recognized jeweler and court supplier, the son's career is already marked. Instead, he embarks on an educational journey with the goal Königliche Zeichenakademie in Hanau am Main, Germany. The school is Germany's oldest and most prestigious goldsmith's school. Wiwen enrolled on the fourth of August in 1913 and studied drawing, workshop work, engraving and hammering work. The education comes to an abrupt end with the outbreak of the First World War in 1914, and he instead continues his education in his father's workshop, where he stays until 1919. He does, however, make two breaks, the first quarter of 1917 he enrolled at the Technical Society's School in Copenhagen where he studied modeling, among other things, and in 1917-1918 he did his military service in Stockholm. In 1919 he applied for and received his companion letter, at the same time he received the Swedish Craft Organization's large medal in silver for his professionalism. In 1920 he is again at the school in Hanau, Germany where he stays until 1921 and practices with the jewelry company Chr. Kissling also in Hanau. At school, he mainly studies drawing and chiseling, a type of relief technique that was very popular during the 17th century. Wiwen is driven by his own design language and thinks that the prevailing technique under the influence of Danish designers is a setback in the development of chiseling. During his time in Hanau, he visits several arts and craft exhibitions and comes into contact with the Wiener Werkstätte and the Wiener Werkbund, among others. At the same time as he is studying, he writes travel stories where it emerges that he believes that Sweden's conservatism inhibits the development of arts and crafts, something he himself wants to change. Back in Sweden in 1921, he was appointed the company's artistic designer. In 1923, the company participates in the Gothenburg exhibition, but here Wiwen receives devastating criticism. His creations are considered ugly and meaningless, a critic writes that it is a typical case of poor material sense. In 1924, Wiwen Nilsson travels to Paris. Just like in Hanau, he studies chiseling, silver, drawing and modeling at the Académie de la Grande Chaumiére (now Académie Charpentier). One of France's foremost art schools where, among others, Siri Derkert (1888-1973) and Bror Hjorth (1894-1968) have also studied. In Paris he became acquainted with Georg Jensen (1866-1935), in whose workshop he chiseled for a period. He also meets and hangs out frequently with Jules Schyl (1893-1977) and Gösta Adrian-Nilsson, GAN (1884-1965). The meeting with GAN becomes extremely important and came to influence and refine Wiwen's own design language and together they hold a joint exhibition in 1925 in Lund. From 1925 until the end of the 1920s, Wiwen Nilsson produces a large amount of church silver. He designs and manufactures for, among others, Allhelgonakyrkan in Lund, Knästorps and Tottarps kyrka in Skåne. In total, Wiwen's workshop manufactures 677 objects for churches, of which 483 are found in churches within the diocese of Lund and 194 in other Swedish churches. Some are also sent internationally to the Church of Sweden in Paris, Berlin, Copenhagen and churches in West Germany, Iceland and to Zululand in South Africa. His church silver unmistakably bears the same design language as his profane works. All with the same angular but harmonized and modernist shapes, not infrequently his vessels like jugs and lid boxes are often hexagonal or octagonal. In 1925 he participated in the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels à Paris (World Exhibition) where he received a gold medal in Class 10, the category for crafts and art industry in metal. Other exhibitors included C.G. Hallbergs Guldsmeds AB and Jacob Ängman...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces

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Rock Crystal, Silver

9ct Gold Necklace with Rare Turquoise Jade Circa 1930's
Located in London, GB
9ct Gold turquoise jade beaded necklace Circa 1930s has 9ct Stamp near the clasp overall weight 2.5 grams Very Beautiful Necklace Length 16.35 Inches.
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces

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Jade, Gold, 9k Gold

22 Karat Gold Garnet Pendant
Located in Brooklyn, NY
22 Karat Yellow Gold Garnet Pendant by ROMAE Jewelry Based on an Ancient Design. Our distinctive "Pontus" pendant features a shape that is strikingly modern in design, and is based o...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Antique Chain Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Onyx, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

5th Century BC Ancient Greek Gold Finger Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 5th century BC. This museum quality ancient Greek gold ring is roughly 2,500 years old. The matrix of the ring is engraved with a seated dog on a ch...
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15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Chain Necklaces

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Gold

Bohemian Green Glass Dangle Choker Bib Necklace
Located in Sausalito, CA
Vintage Bohemian necklace featuring faceted green glass and brass or gold plated metalwork. Size: The necklace measures 16" long. Drops 3-7/8" long in the center. Weight: 60.8 Mark...
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces

30.35 Carat Natural Watermelon Tourmaline Flower Carving / Carved
Located in Peshawar, PK
Bicolor Tourmaline Carved Weight: 30.35 Carats Dimension: 25x23x6.9 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Color: Green & Pink Shape: Flower Carved Quality: AAA . Bicolor tourmaline is connected to ...
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16th Century Afghan Art Deco Antique Chain Necklaces

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Tourmaline, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

Hellenistic Gold and Agate 'Eye' Necklace
Located in London, GB
A wonderful ancient necklace, with original chain and agate 'eye' bead.
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Antique Chain Necklaces

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Agate, Gold

Art Deco 1930 Stations Necklace Chain in Platinum 18 Natural White Round Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco stations necklace-chain with Natural Pearls. Very handsome and delicate piece, with great eye appeal. Created at the beginnings of ...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces

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Natural Pearl, Pearl, Platinum

Hawa Gold Disc Necklace
Located in Long Beach, CA
Large Discs of textured gold featuring our signature Hawa work with diamond accents, created in 18K gold. Lightweight & easy to wear, our Hawa necklace is timeless and bold in 18k gold.
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18th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco 1930 Platinum Long Stations Chain Necklace With 1.82 Cts Round Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Art-Deco diamonds stations long chained necklace sautoir A classic piece from the American art-deco period, created at the beginnings of the 1930's. It was carefully crafted in soli...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Pearl Carved Jade Platinum Serpent Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a lavalier or "Y" style necklace centering a tapered rectangular carved jade pendant station. Measuring 31.5 x 52.5 mm - translucent light to medium green with tan and wh...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Platinum

Silver Necklace with Rock Crystal Cross, Made by Wiwen Nilsson in 1939, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
This sterling silver necklace shows upon typical Wiwen Nilsson characteristics; the pendant which is shaped as a Greek cross with square rock crystals, and the ring and bar chain. ...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Chain Necklaces

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Rock Crystal, Silver

Necklace Made by Wiwen Nilsson in 1938, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
This sterling silver necklace shows upon typical Wiwen Nilsson characteristics; the geometric lines, the clean-cuts, the modern design and brushed silver, the square faceted cut rock...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Chain Necklaces

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Rock Crystal, Silver

Art Deco DoSo Gold Plated Mother of Pearl and Rhinestone Necklace
Located in London, GB
Fabulous gold plated original Art Deco necklace featuring channel set rhinestones and mother of pearl. The rhinestones and mother of pearl are separated by metal beads, to create the...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces

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Gold Plate

18kt Yellow Gold Silver And Large Silver Coin Necklace
Located in Firenze, IT
Supporting a silver coin, ITALIAN STATES, LIVORNO, Cosimo III, Tollero, 1704, Livorno. Crowned armored bust, right,Port of Livorno within roped circle. COSMVS III D G MAG DVX ETRVRI...
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Early 1700s Italian Antique Chain Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Georgian 15kt Twisted Rope Chain with Etruscan Turquoise Clasp
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous chain necklace from the Georgian (ca1750s) era! Crafted in 15kt yellow gold, this chain is comprised of interlocking oval links that are woven together to create a twisted rope design. The chain fastens at an ornate clasp, inset with four vibrant turquoise oval cabochons in collet settings. The turquoise displays a variety of shades from a light blue to a vibrant robin's egg blue. Securing the necklace is a clasp featuring ornate Etruscan detail, striking the perfect balance between the delicate golden spirals...
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1750s English Georgian Antique Chain Necklaces

Georgian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Handmade Long Chain, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
Georgian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Handmade Long Chain c.1820 Period: Late 18th. Century Year: c.1800 Material: 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 30.30g Length: 37 inches Condition: Excellent Ant...
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Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Chain Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Czechoslovakian Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Large Czechoslovakian Art Deco pendant necklace of faux gem stone colored glass crystals. Prong set round pendant and bale in gilt metal with rolo chain. Excellent Condition. Length...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Gilt Metal

14 Karat White Gold Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace
Located in Lexington, KY
This necklace boasts a definitive design in 14k white gold and enhanced by diamonds and a stunning pear-shaped blue sapphire. The long layout of the necklace makes for a dramatic look on the neck. The brilliant white of the diamonds set against white gold create a bright, glittering accessory that is impossible to miss! The arching curves of the white gold cradle...
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1930s Vintage Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

French Art Deco Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark. Of geometrical shape, this antique pendant has an openwork decoration of grainetis set with rose- cut diamonds, the most importan...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces

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

Antique Mother-of-Pearl Gaming Counter Pendant Necklace in Silver and 18k Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pendant features an original antique mother-of-pearl Chinese gambling counter that has been finely engraved with a beautiful scene depicting life in 18th Century China. These gaming counters were carved in China for export to Britain, where they were used in games, just like we use poker chips...
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Mid-18th Century American Artisan Antique Chain Necklaces

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Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver

Art Nouveau Wander France Jade 18k Gold Necklace Brooch Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning necklace made of 18k yellow gold and jade. Measurements: 28 1/2" x 3/4" (72 x 2 cm); pendant/brooch 2 7/8" x 2 1/2" (7.3 x 6.4 cm). Weight 241.7 grams. It comes apart and ca...
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1930s French Vintage Chain Necklaces

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Jade, 18k Gold, 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

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Gold, Enamel

French 1930s Art Deco Mother of Pearl Natural Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Medal
Located in Poitiers, FR
Medal in 18 karat white gold, eagle's head hallmark. Oval in shape, this antique medal represents the Virgin in profile on mother-of-pearl. On the back the initials "M C 30-4-1933" are engraved. All the circumference is edged with natural pearls. It is supported by a thin cable link chain in 18 karat white gold, studded with natural pearls. The clasp is a spring ring. Chain length : 43 cm. Medal height : approximately 3.8 cm, width : 2 cm, thickness : 2.1 mm. Total weight of the jewel : approximately 5.2 g. Authentic antique jewel - French work from the 1930s. Our opinion : A set of great refinement for this art deco medal...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ancient Byzantine Bronze Coin, Diamond and Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Naples, FL
Large, authentic ancient Byzantine coin (Phocas, Follis, Cyzicus mint, AD 602-610) and 3 diamonds (total weight 0.30 carat, SI1-SI2 clarity, G-H color) set in a 22k yellow gold penda...
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15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Antique Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 22k Gold, Bronze

Alfred Philippe Trifari Pave Floral Trembler Necklace 1939
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Philippe Necklace and matching bracelet. Patent number 116575 Dated 9/12/1939. Pave floral with circle of Rhinestones Center. Very detailed and th...
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1930s American Vintage Chain Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Mindi Mond Victorian Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Long Bar Pendant
Located in New York, NY
1 Old Mine Diamond .32 J, VS1 11 Old European and single cut Diamonds; 42 old cut/semi faceted Diamonds=0.85 CTW Near colorless (F-J) Clarity VS-I 16 square step cut Rubies=Approx. 0...
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18th Century American Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Amusing Asian Style Art Deco Faux Jade Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Chinese style Art Deco grinning buddha necklace of antique silvered metal with faux imperial jade peking glass charms and Chinese money fobs. 1940's USA. Shortest length 16", Drop ...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces

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Silver Plate, Gilt Metal, Brass

Striking Pearl and Gilt Czech Collar
Located in New York, NY
Striking, oversized Pearl and Gilt filigreed metal Czech Collar from the 1930's. Hammered finish, hollow glass faux pearls are spaced between gilt filigree beads set on chain. 1930's...
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1930s Czech Vintage Chain Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Coomi 20K Antique Coin Pendant Necklace with Diamonds
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Hand made Coomi antique pendant set in 20K yellow gold with indo-Greek center coin and 0.05cts rose cut diamond accents on paisley-shaped bale. Com...
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15th Century and Earlier Thai Classical Greek Antique Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Bronze

Vintage Chain Necklaces

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

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

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

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

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

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

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