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Chain Necklaces For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Revival
Antique Victorian Guard Chain Necklace in 10 Carat Gold
Located in Kendal, GB
A grand antique Victorian guard chain from the late 19th Century consisting of 10ct gold cable links leading to a claw clasp at the end which would have traditionally been adorned wi...
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19th Century European Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Antique Sterling Silver Albert Chain, Watch Chain, Curb Link
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive antique, Victorian era sterling silver Albert chain or watch chain.
Nice chunky silver, graduated curb links with a dog clip fastener to one end and a brass t bar to t...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian 9kt. rose gold Albert Chain with Armorial coat of arms pendant
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Victorian 9kt. rose gold Albert Chain with Armorial coat of arms pendant.
Makers Mark on Chain: J. K
Made in England, Circa 1890's
Pendant made in Chester, 1923
Every link...
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1890s British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian 14K Gold Pocket Watch Chain Necklace with T-Bar
Located in Venice, CA
This 14k gold watch chain has a fabulous hollow link interwoven with tiny balls for an unusual variation of a curb link. The links are carved with a ribbed texture that give a matte ...
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
15ct Yellow Gold Victorian Long Figaro Link Chain with Swivel Clip
Located in Brighton, GB
Long Figaro Chain
15ct Gold Stamped
Circa 1880s
Makers Mark C D B
This exquisite 15ct yellow gold stamped Figaro chain is a true testament to the timeless beauty of antique jew...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Albert Chain Necklace in 9k Rose Gold
Located in London, GB
An extremely stylish vintage Albert chain necklace set in 9k rose gold.
The Albert chain is an iconic statement piece of jewellery, popularised by Prince Albert in the mid 1800’s. T...
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian Gold Fancy Link Long Chain with Hinged Swivel Bale
Located in New York, NY
An antique Victorian period gold long guard chain comprised of handmade, interlocking reeded and beaded links, in 15k. England. (French swivel hinged bale in 18k.) Gorgeously subst...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold, 18k 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
Materials
Gold Plate
French Victorian Yellow Gold Long Chain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Victorian yellow gold long chain, circa 1890s
This all hand made chain was used as a lorgnette chain necklace back then. Today it can be worn many ways long or short. Pic...
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1890s French Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Sterling silver Albert chain, watch chain necklace, Shield fob
Located in NEWARK, GB
You can't help but fall in love with this handsome antique Albert chain.
It is a dream of an Albert chain with big chunky links, a good long length and a heavy feel and weight.
A w...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian British 15k Yellow Gold 55 Inch Long Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This interesting 55 inch long 15k yellow gold Victorian period British necklace is comprised of a single line of double spiral links punctuated by knot motif links at 4 1/4 inch inte...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 9 Carat Gold Link Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This 9ct yellow gold necklace is made up of slim oval links and intricately detailed gold orbs. The chain fastens using a barrel clasp and has a delicate and stylish feel.
Length: ...
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1880s British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Antique Victorian gilt albertina chain, watch chain, tassel
Located in NEWARK, GB
A pretty antique Victorian era gilt albertina chain.
Perfect for displaying your favourite fob watch or utilising as a bracelet.
It is made from gilt metal and has a rolo link chai...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Victorian 9ct Albert Chain
Located in London, GB
This Albert chain, dates back to the Victorian era. It features graduating links crafted from 9 carat rose gold and weighs 58.4 grams. Each gold link is individually hallmarked, and ...
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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold
Early 20th Century Watch Chain Link Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold 18 In Vintage
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Original Early 20th century watch chain fashioned in 18 karat yellow gold. The watch chain alternates between elongated links and smaller oval links with...
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Victorian Double Graduated Curb Link Albert Chain Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Albert Chain
9ct Rose Gold Stamped
Circa 1880
Makers Mark H B & S
This is a stunning Victorian-era Albert chain, crafted from 9ct rose gold and featuring a double gradua...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Emerald and Opal, Yellow Gold, Three Locket Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian three locket necklace has been crafted in 15k yellow gold.
The three lockets/pendants have circul...
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Opal, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9 Carat Gold Albert Trombone and Twist Design Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique 9ct Gold Albert Trombone and Twist Design Necklace
Gorgeous gold twist links!! Shorter in length
The item comes without the box in the photo but will be presented in a Howard’s Antique...
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19th Century European Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Antique 9k Yellow Gold Longuard Chain Necklace, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
We love a good longuard chain here, such a versatile and wearable piece of jewellery, this antique 9kt gold one is no exception.
You really can't go wrong with a good long chain as they can be worn in so many ways and adorned with so many different pieces to mix it up that you get endless amounts of wear out of them, not forgetting that they exude a timeless elegance when worn alone too!
However you like to wear yours this one is certainly a beauty, substantial squared belcher or rolo links in rich old yellow gold, it is nice length, easily wrapped over a few times and perfect carrying your larger pendants or lockets.
It has a 9kt gold dog clip...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 15k Yellow Gold Long Guard Chain Circa 1880
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
Victorian fancy double link gold guard chain and bolt ring catch.
Metal: 15k yellow gold
Weight: 20.00 grams
Measurements: Length 175cm
Era: Victorian Circa 1880
Antique guard chains...
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1880s Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Victorian Whitby Jet Necklace with Padlock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
incredible whitby jet link chain with carved whitby jet padlock. this carved chain boasts approximately 24 inches of hand carved and light-weight links. Since each link is carved and...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Victorian 2.10 CTW Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Station Chain Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a 1.5 mm cable link chain with seven sapphire stations
Round cut and weighing approximately 2.10 carats total
Transparent medium blue in color - bezel set
Completed by ...
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1890s Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Pearl, Diamond and Enamel Necklace
Located in London, GB
This is a Victorian 18ct gold pearl and diamond necklace. The necklace features a circular face with a blue enamel background and a rose cut diamond set bouquet of flowers crafted in...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
French Victorian No Heat Multicolor Sapphire & Natural Pearl Opera Necklace
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents:
A French made, victorian period natural sapphire and pearl necklace in 18 karat gold. Set with sapphires encompassing the full rainbow of color. Featu...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Tassel Fob Gold Adjustable Chain Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite jewelry piece hails from the Victorian era, originally a watch chain transformed into a stunning neck ornament.
Crafted with intricate artistry, it features a beautif...
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1890s Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Vintage Rose Cut Diamond Berta Necklace
Located in London, GB
This is a Victorian 15ct rose gold diamond necklace. The necklace features the name 'Berta' and is set with an array of rose cut diamonds with a 9ct yellow gold chain.
Condition: U...
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20th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire Pink Chunky Chain Necklace French Medal Silver Bronze J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sapphire Pink Chunky Chain Necklace 26" French Medal Silver Bronze J Dauphin
Chain can be worn as shorter and is adjustable. Thick Gold Filled Chain.
Fre...
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze, Sterling Silver
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
Victorian 9 Carat Gold Longuard Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Longuard chains are so versatile and can be worn in so many ways! This chain is modelled in 9ct gold and there is also a dog clip.
Length: 147cm
Width: 2.5mm
Weight: 32.9g
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian 18 3/4 Trace Link Chain Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Trace Link Chain
15ct Yellow Gold Tested
Circa 1900
This beautiful Victorian trace link chain is crafted from 15ct gold and features a bolt ring clasp. The chain dates bac...
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Garnet Snake Necklace
Located in Morgan, UT
AN ANTIQUE VICTORIAN GARNET SET SNAKE NECKLACE. This necklace is in great condition and has beautiful features through the necklace. The snak...
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1840s Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 9k gold chunky rolo link chain necklace, Victorian, Forget me not
Located in NEWARK, GB
We do love a good antique gold chain here at StolenAttic and this beautiful Victorian piece has truly captured our hearts!
This chain simply has everything you could wish for in an ...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
"Knitted" Victorian 18K Gold Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This 18K gold "knitted" chain was created circa the 1860s-1880s, in the Victorian period. The broad, oval-bodied chain is formed of fish scale links with knitted edges accented by go...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 9 Carat Gold Belcher Chain Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This lovely necklace is simple and the belcher style chain gives the necklace a fine look. The necklace is fastened using a bolt ring clasp.
Length: 80cm
Chain Width: 3mm
Weight:...
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1880s British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Gold Belcher Tassel Chain Necklace
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This is an antique Victorian gold link belcher chain necklace set with two dangling tassel pendants. Each round link has a polished decorative groo...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian French Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Jester Articulated Antique Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized jester with animated arms and legs via pull chain
Featuring champlevé and basse-taille enamel throughout
Opaque white, black, blue, pink, green with gloss fin...
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1880s Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian diamond floral necklace
Located in Stroud, GB
An exceptional late Victorian silver and gold, old cut and rose cut diamond crescent brooch that we have transformed into a delicate necklace. Suspended on a fixed silver chain, the ...
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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Victorian Diamond Riviere Antique Diamonds Cushion Cuts 27 carats
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful Victorian original Diamond Riviere, mounted gold and silver.
The 59 Diamonds antique cushion cuts of very bright color range from G-K with purity from Vs-Si2 (nothing visi...
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20th Century European Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Sterling Silver, Victorian Curb Link, Albert Chain Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Albert Chain
Sterling Silver Stamped
Hallmarked Birmingham 1899
Makers Mark H B & S
Fabulous, Victorian, double silver watch chain.
Beautiful curb link stamped for sil...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Round Disk Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Yellow Enamel Guilloche Paillons
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round pendant necklace with star 18k yellow gold, Diskos Collection, yellow vitreous guilloche enamel with ornamental paillons in the shape of a six-rayed star, diameter...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Granulate Antique Fancy Chain Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of stylized double cable link chain
Accented by granulation along edges of links
Completed by spring clasp closure
Stamped with Portuguese hallmarks for 18 karat gold
Circ...
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1880s Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Victorian Watch Chain Link Necklace in Yellow and Rose Gold Engraved
Located in Berkeley, CA
Transforming you to a different place and time this stunning necklace is both regal and substantial. A gorgeous Late Victorian necklace made with both 9K Yellow Gold and 18K Yellow G...
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1860s English Late Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Silver Engraved Flat Link Collar Necklace Circa 1880
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
This beautiful Victorian collar is made up of flat engraved speciality links alternating between raised, foliate carved connectors which are centrally adorned with heart detailed lin...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
Silver
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
By Kenzo
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
Spiritual Armour Necklace - Hand-sewn with Patented technique-3 months to make
Located in Hamburg, DE
Spiritual Armour Necklace is made for those who want to make a statement and are not shy of making an entrance. For the spiritual warrior who lives life fullest at every given moment...
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2010s Asian Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Vulcanite chain necklace, chunky mariner link
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive and unusual antique Victorian Vulcanite chain necklace.
The necklace features large, chunky, fancy mariner style Links, interlocking along the length and it fastens with a black lacquered...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Victorian Fancy Link Chain Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Chain
9ct Rose Gold Stamped 375
Circa 1880
Beautiful, Victorian fancy link chain. The chain is comprised of paper clip styl...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Garnet and Gold Snake Necklace, Circa 1840
Located in London, GB
An early Victorian snake necklace, with eight cabochon-cut garnets set in the head, in closed back claw settings, surrounded by scrolling wirework, the mouth is open, with pointed te...
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1840s Unknown Early Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, 15k Gold
Victorian 14k Spring Chain Necklace 26"
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful spring chain from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! This wonderful piece is crafted in 14kt rosy yellow gold to form a fabulous necklace! The chain is comprised of simple curb...
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20th Century Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Black Enamel & Pearl Long Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Enamel & Pearl Necklace
18ct Gold Tested
Circa 1880
Beautiful, hand made, long Victorian necklace. Features alternating black enamel & natural seed pearl links joined tog...
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Late Victorian 9k Yellow Gold Fob Chain Circa 1900
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
Antique fancy fob chain with a 2.5cm chain drop to T bar. Ornate twist wire and flat oval links which are all stamped '9'. Fitted with two swivel catches. In fine original condition.
Metal: 9k yellow gold
Weight: 23.06 grams
Measurements: Length 35cms plus T Bar
Era: Late Victorian Circa 1900
Antique fob chains...
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Early 1900s Late Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Antique 9 Karat and Natural Amethyst Graduated Rivière Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Antique 9 Karat and Natural Amethyst Graduated Rivière Necklace
L 43.7 cm x W 0.98 cm / 17.2 in. x 0.39 in.
Large Center Stone: W 0.985 cm x 0.985 cm / 0.39 in. x 0.39 in.
Smalles...
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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Pendant Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - Blue Enamel 1 Peridot 3 Rubies 2 Stars
By Victor Mayer
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
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
Category
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
Topaz, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9 Karat Solid Watch Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Antique 9 Karat Solid Watch Chain Necklace with dog clip, hook and tassel charm
L 37.4 cm / 14.7 in.
12.5 grams
c.1900
Category
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Gem-set, Colored Diamond and Baroque Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This late 19th century French necklace is composed of 18K gold, off round and semi-baroque pearls, emerald, sapphire, ruby, and diamonds and colored diamonds. It is designed as oval trace link chain punctuated by white baroque pearls and cube shaped links, each set with a cushion shape ruby, emerald, sapphire and old mine-cut diamond. Intensely charming, this delightful necklace combines sparkling colors and velvety old pearls in a unique old French jewel with completely modern wearability.
Product Details:
Item #: N-21127
Country: France
Circa: 1880
Dimensions: 17.50" length
Materials: 5 off-round and semi-Baroque pearls (graduating slightly from approximately 8.20 x 5.70mm to 9.80 x 7.70mm); 5 round rubies (approximate total weight 1.30 carats); 5 cushion-cut emeralds (approximate total weight 0.90 carat); 5 round sapphires (approximate total weight 1.30 carats); 5 cognac and near colorless old mine-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 1.20 carats); 18K Gold
Signed: French assay marks, partial number
Macklowe Gallery Curator's Notes:
This antique 18K gold chain...
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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 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
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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