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Chain Necklaces For Sale
Style: Retro
Style: Revival
1980s YSL Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Gilt and Resin Fashion Never Used Necklace
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
1980s gorgeous vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT square shape orange and red resin choker necklace! Gilt chain with the YSL logo. Can really add just that little extra elegance to any out...
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Late 20th Century French Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Gold Albert Curb Chain, Circa 1950
Located in London, GB
A vintage gold Albert chain, with heavy solid curb chain links, a T-bar and lobster clasp, mounted in 18ct gold, with 18ct or 750 Hallmarks on each link, with sponsor marks on the T-...
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1950s British Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Plated Chevron Mesh and Shiny Serpentine Collar Necklace circa 1980s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful bright gold plated chevron design mesh necklace, with a shiny serpentine chain edging. Measuring length approximately 38.5 cm / 15.1 inches plus an extension chain of 5.5 c...
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1980s English Egyptian Revival Vintage Chain Necklaces

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Gold Plate

14K Yellow Gold Garnet and Pearl Lariat Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One retro 14K yellow gold vintage lariat chain necklace with a garnet and pearl set flower motif slide pendant complete with tassles below. Measures 20 inches in length (not includin...
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1940s Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Plated Swirl Design Egyptian Revival Mesh Collar Necklace circa 1980s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful bright gold plated mesh necklace, featuring a lovely swirl design. Measuring length approximately 38 cm / 15 inches, plus an extension chain of 5.5 cm / 2 inches, by width ...
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1980s English Egyptian Revival Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

French 1950s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Falling Braided Choker Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, rhinoceros and eagle heads hallmarks. Elegant vintage gold necklace featuring a mesh of interwoven gold wires. The clasp is ratchet with 8 safety ca...
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1950s French Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k 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

Materials

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

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

1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Retro Twisted Chain Long Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This long gold chain features a mesh of twisted gold wires and a spring-ring clasp. Width : 4 mm approximately, length : 73,5 cm approximately. Total weight of the jewel : 15,8 g approximately. Authentic antique jewelry - Work from the 1960s. Our opinion : A long, antique yellow gold necklace...
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1960s French Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Gold 14.5 Carat Natural Diamond & Ruby Sapphire Emerald Cabochon Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Magnificent 14.50 Carat Natural Colorless Round Brilliant Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald Cabochon necklace set in 18k Yellow Gold. The piece is set with 48 colorless Round B...
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1980s North American Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Ruby Decorated Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 12.9 grams. Totally is diamond 0.55 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.75 ct. Total lenght is chain 44....
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1980s European Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 21 grams. Totally is diamond 1.70 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1 clarity. Totally lenght is chain 30 cm. Please contact for any qu...
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2010s Turkish Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Yellow Gold Rope Length Serpentine Necklace
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Serpentine Chain Necklace. The old-style chain is 2.5mm wide and rope length 33". Stamped near the clasp is 14KT MADE IN ITALY. The total gold weight of this nec...
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

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

Gold necklace, French, circa 1940.
Located in London, GB
Gold necklace. A yellow gold chain composed of extremely intricate woven wirework links with fine twist detail, to a smooth flowing tapered link chain, approximately 17" in length wi...
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1940s Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces

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18k Gold, Gold

18K Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant Italian Vintage Necklace, Curb Links, 44cm long.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Italian vintage necklace is a treasure to behold: Crafted from 18K yellow gold, it features a stunning cameo pendant, that measures 18mm x 14mm & stamped 750 to the reserve. ...
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold 12-stand Italian 1960's Choker Necklace, Ball & Curb Link Chains
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This magnificent 18K yellow gold retro Italian choker necklace is a statement piece... Featuring 12 strands of ball and curb link chains, this necklace is a genuine eye-catcher! ...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co 18 Karat Yellow Gold Collar Mesh Necklace
Located in London, GB
A vintage Tiffany & Co 18 Karat Yellow Gold Collar Mesh Necklace, circa 1980. The necklace comprises of finely woven mesh gold which lies beautifully...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k White Gold Diamond Fringed Necklace
Located in Southport, CT
14k white gold necklace. This gorgeous necklace contains alternating oval and round links, milgrain edged and set with round faceted diamonds. The center of the necklace is decorated...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Ruby and Sapphire Heart Pendant
Located in Darnestown, MD
This pendant has three hearts in one. Within the outer gold heart is a ruby heart centered with a pearl. It reverses to a sapphire heart with pearl. The outer heart measures 1" tall ...
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1950s American Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

SeidenGang Etruscan Double Necklace In 18Kt Yellow Gold With VS Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Etruscan necklace designed by Seidengang. A beautiful statement necklace, created by the iconic jewelry designer's SeidenGang. This double necklace is part of the popular Etruscan revival collection, carefully crafted in solid rich yellow gold of 18 karats. This wonderful piece is treated with brushed, polished and textured finish and fitted with a security push box and a hinged lock for extra safety. Diamonds: Mount in a flush setting, with 7 round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.62 carats, white colorless F color, VS-2 clarity. Weight: 50.65 grams (32.46 Dwt). Measurements: Length of 16 Inches (40.60 Cm). Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the gold and signed, "SG 18 KT.". SeidenGang, was founded by Carol Seiden...
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1990s North American Etruscan Revival Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Peacock Tassel Necklace Epaulettes - Hand sewn Luxury -- Pat# US9612090
Located in Hamburg, DE
Handmade with Patented technique this piece is made out of brass chains, emerald, Rudraksh and thread.This shoulder pieces can be worn 2 different ways. First way is like a necklace ...
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2010s Pakistani Egyptian Revival Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Cat’s Eye

CHANEL Rhinestone 2020 Gold CC Camellia Pearl Chain Leather Choker Necklace
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Indulge in the allure of nostalgic glamour with the Vintage KENZO Gerbera Flower Choker, a statement piece that seamlessly marries the romance of yesteryear with the bold elegance of...
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1990s European Etruscan Revival Chain Necklaces

Versace Greca Mother of Pearl 18 Karat Rose Gold Necklace
Located in London, GB
A vintage Versace Greca mother of pearl 18 karat rose gold necklace This elegant disc necklace is from a discontinued design from Versace's 'Greca’ collection. Designed with two c...
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Early 2000s Unknown Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose 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

Vintage Diamond Cartier Panthère Brick Link 18 Karat Yellow Gold Collar Necklace
Located in London, GB
A vintage diamond Cartier Panthère brick link 18 karat yellow gold collar necklace. The necklace comprises of a five row Cartier classic flat solid brick style links in 18 karat yellow gold, grain set to its centre with seventy six...
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1990s French Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Pendant Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - Blue Enamel 1 Peridot 3 Rubies 2 Stars
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, blue Guilloche vitreous enamel, 1 Peridot, 3 Rubies, 2 Gold Star Paillons About Victor Mayer Sensual, exotic, urbane and confid...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Renaissance Revival Chain Necklaces

Materials

Peridot, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Coral, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Diamond Cross Necklace Lariat Diamond Cross Necklace
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Cross Necklace is made of 18k solid gold available in three colors of gold, Rose Gold / Yellow Gold / White Gold. This modern minimalis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Gothic Revival Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

9K 375 Yellow Gold Anchor (Mariner) Links Vintage Chain, 53.5cm, Italy
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
9K Yellow Gold Anchor (Mariner) Links Chain, each link is measuring 4.5mm completed by solid spring ring clasp stamped 375 Length: 53.5cm Width: 2.5mm Total item's weight: 4....
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Retro 13.30 Ct Diamond Fleur De Lys Curb 18 KT Platinum Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
This marvellous retro necklace is 1945 circa bearing Italian hallmarks of the era Constructed of solid 18 KT gold with a solid Platinum centre piece Fine curb chain with alternating ...
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1940s Italian Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Two-Tone 18K 750 White & Yellow Gold Figaro Links Vintage Chain, 50.5cm, Italy.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Two-Tone 18K 750 White & Yellow Gold Figaro Links Chain, featuring alternating sizes of links, measuring 7mm (white gold) & 4mm (yellow gold), completed by solid parrot clasp, st...
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1980s Italian Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Japanese Coral, Diamonds, Onyx, 18kt Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE TO ITEMS WITH FIX PRICE, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Gorgeous vintage/retrò pendant necklace composed of elegant chain (length:72.50 cm) in 18kt rose gold embellished with coral and onyx rings...
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1970s Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Etruscan Revival Portuguese Cannetille 19.2K Gold & Turquoise Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
A superb Portuguese necklace with incredible cannetille gold work in 19.2 karats. The necklace has a luxurious design of heavy woven gold that glow...
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20th Century Portuguese Etruscan Revival Chain Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Gold

Retro Vintage Snake Necklace 10k Yellow Gold 16" Choker Length Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish retro vintage snake chain crafted in 10 karat yellow gold (circa 1940s to 1950s). The stylish snake chain is supple to the touch and moves easily. Measuring 5mm wide the ch...
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

The Chain Cape Handmade with Patented Technique (Patent US9612090)
Located in Hamburg, DE
The Chain Lace Cape is hand-sewn with patented technique and the result is a new genre in fashion, a hybrid between clothing and jewellery. We like to call it "Artwear" A show stopp...
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2010s Pakistani Egyptian Revival Chain Necklaces

Cuban Link Yellow Gold Chain Necklace, French
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This retro vintage 14 karat yellow gold Cuban link chain necklace is made with high-quality Italian craftsmanship, variable chain width, and is ...
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Late 20th Century French Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Aletto Brothers Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Marine Link Necklace
Located in Weston, MA
Known for their fine lapidary skills and expert workmanship, Aletto Brothers has crafted this substantial gold necklace of lapis lazuli-set marine links, connected by round polished ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Double Jaseron Mesh Chain Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Chain in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This magnificent antique chain in yellow gold features a double jaseron mesh. The clasp is a spring ring. Dimensions : Length : 5...
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20th Century French Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Mesh Knot Necklace
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Yellow Gold Mesh Knot Necklace. This lovely necklace features a knot on the bottom with two dangling pieces of the chain with a smooth shiny diagonal end cap on ...
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1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turquoise, Onyx, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Eye of "RA"
Located in Plano, TX
-Available -Handmade -22K gold -Sapphire stone -Loop in loop chain -Can be adjusted as 17.5 inch or 18 inch chain -Stamped with the Nebu logo The ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Egyptian Revival Chain Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold

Eye of "RA"
Eye of "RA"
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Vintage 9k Yellow Gold Fancy Link Chain Necklace
Located in NEWARK, GB
A vintage gold chain is such an important staple for all jewellery collections, this gorgeous vintage, 70s era 9kt yellow gold fancy link Chain necklace...
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Late 20th Century British Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Necklace With Medallion
Located in Milano, IT
Chanel gold plated necklace, chain-link, gothic style medallion with synthetic gemstones and pearls. NFT option available. Discover more. Assured Product Authenticity: This product...
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1990s Gothic Revival Chain Necklaces

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Gold Plate

French 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Y Mesh Chain
Located in Poitiers, FR
Chain in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Type mesh : flat rectangular. Dimensions : Length : 53 cm approximately. Width : 2,7 mm approximately. Clasp : spring ring. Total ...
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1960s French Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Domenico Ganazzin 1970 Retro Modern Geometric Long Chain in 18kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric textured retro-modern chain designed by Domenico Ganazzin. Beautiful chain with retro modernist, created in Vicenza Italy at the atelier of Domenico Ganazzin, back in the...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Dollar Coin Rose Gold Vermeil Sterling Silver Curb Link Chain Necklace
Located in Oakton, VA
18K Rose Gold Vermeil on 925 Solid Sterling Silver Genuine Vintage Coins Great Value Chain Length 19 inches
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2010s American Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

14k Gold Diamond Cross Necklace Lariat Diamond Cross Necklace
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Cross Necklace is made of 14k solid gold available in three colors of gold, Rose Gold / Yellow Gold / White Gold. This modern minimalis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Gothic Revival Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Givenchy Vintage ENAMEL Gold Long CHAIN NECKLACE
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
1980's Givenchy enamel necklace with unique marble print amber, this extra long necklace could be worn multiple ways and easy to mix and match with your outfit. Feature Material: Met...
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1990s European Etruscan Revival Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Extortionary Peruzzi A Bianchi Ponte Vecchio 800 Silver Pendant Charm Necklace
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
Absolutely stunning RARE Peruzzi 800 Silver St George Pendant charm Necklace .Necklace is extremely well made with very fine details . Chain is very ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Gothic Revival Chain Necklaces

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Silver

Vintage CHANEL 1981 Faux Pearl & Red Gripoix Long Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The necklace is by Chanel The piece is from 1981. The necklace is red Gripoix with Faux Pearls. The necklace is 57” long. The necklace weighs 80.9 grams
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20th Century American Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Vermeil

Vintage Diamond Cartier Panthère Brick Link 18 Karat Yellow Gold Collar Necklace
Located in London, GB
A vintage diamond Cartier Panthère brick link 18 karat yellow gold collar necklace. The necklace comprises of a triple row of Cartier's classic flat solid brick style links in 18 k...
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Early 2000s European Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

14 Kt Yellow Gold Chain Necklace with "Morning Star"
Located in Roma, RM
Beautiful pendant with 14kt gold chain. Depicted a star and motherhood. Star measure 1,7" (4,5cm) Necklace length 17,7" (45cm). “Whoever you are, in this sea that is the world, yo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

14k Classic Three Row Panther Necklace with Diamond Stirrups, App. 0.40 tcw
Located in Southport, CT
14k yellow gold necklace. This classic necklace is a three row panther style link, which centers an opposing set of stirrups, set with round faceted diamonds, approximately 0.40 TCW. The necklace has a hidden box...
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20th Century Unknown Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

1950s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Double Row Rectangular Mesh Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold. Antique necklace, it consists of 2 rows of links of rectangular shape. The clasp is a spring ring. Length : 43,5 cm approximately, width of the link...
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1950s French Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Gold 26 Carat Oval Gem Stone 88 Grams Necklace & Bracelet Set, circa 1980
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent Retro 14k Yellow Gold Necklace & Bracelet SET. The piece is set with 26 carats (approximate) of oval citrine, amethyst, and peridots. Circa 1980. The Necklace is 24" inc...
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1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Peridot, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Oval Link Necklace
Located in Princeton, NJ
Vintage 18K yellow gold 34 inch oval link necklace. The necklace has a box clasp and a textured finish. The necklace weighs 186dwt., circa 1970s.
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1970s Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

157 Grams 18 Karat Gold Link Chain Design Gold Necklace and Bracelet Men's Set
Located in Miami, FL
Noteworthy 18K Yellow Gold "Link Chain" Style Gold Necklace and Bracelet Men's Set, featuring a 16.8" inch long 18K Yellow Gold Chain Link Necklace weighing 91.2 Grams and an 8.3 inc...
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20th Century Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

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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