French Link Necklaces

Van Cleef & Arpels dazzling collar necklace bursting with brilliance of approximately 19 carats of finest white diamonds which are complemented by 11 carats of vividly-colored blue and yellow Ceylon sapphires (GIA certified), all masterfully set in 18 karat yellow gold. The necklace is designed as a seamless series of thirty-two gold panels, each with a gracefully scalloped outer edge and pavé-set with brilliant-cut round diamonds. Each of the seven center-front panels is embellished by a large pear-shaped sapphire of richly saturated hue, alternating between yellow and blue colored sapphires. The panels gently curve from their inner to outer edge, giving maximum exposure to impeccably set diamonds and resulting in exceptional overall brilliance. The sapphires add just the right amount of uniqueness and intrigue to this elegant design. Van Cleef expertly uses each necklace element – its scalloped silhouette, curved panels, and sparkling pave diamond surface – to create an appearance of a luminous and dressy lace collar. True to its luxurious French heritage...

This Cartier 'MAILLON PANTHÈRE' necklace features 18K yellow gold and 1.20 carats of round brilliant diamond cut diamonds. 16 inches inner circumference. Gross weight: 49.25 dwt. St...

A unique and rare Chanel sautoir signed 1983. It consists of 20 false pearls, in between 3 olympus-shaped Gripoix stones and 2 large Swarovski crystal parts each in green and blue, b...

CHANEL - (Made in France) Long golden metal necklace with cc medallions and tiny costume pearls. Jewelry from the early 1980s. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 15...

A magnificent example of Charles X-period craftsmanship, this exquisite suite features a necklace, brooch and pendant earrings, each adorned with lush emeralds and sparkling old Euro...

A beautiful 18k white gold mother of pearl necklace from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef & Arpels. Features 20 iconic clover motifs, each set with a beaded edge and a mo...

YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold toned necklace featuring bird links. Adjustable hook clasp closure. Embossed YSL Made in France. Indicative measurements : adjustable length from a...

18k White Gold Love Screws Station 47" Long Chain Necklace by Cartier. This necklace was cleaned and inspected by Cartier and comes with service paper from Cartier store. Details: L...

Chanel Japonesque Fan Pendant drop necklace circa 1960's France. A combination of European and Eastern aesthetics with bird engraved Japanese fans mounted with a classical french clam shell motifs in Antique gold finish as pendants on a twisted lame rope collar, likely used for embroidery or trims on accompanying evening suits. Maison Denez...

Round diamonds, 18k white gold (French mark), circa 1996, signed Cartier, numbered Cartier, 1996: Certificate of Authenticity Diamonds: 48 round with total weight of 1.12 carats Colo...

Exceptionally crafted by Van Cleef & Arpels in the 1980s, comprising a long chain diamond necklace crafted in 18k yellow gold, suspending a large tassel completely embellished with brilliant diamonds, with approximately 65 carats in its entirety. This interchangeable piece measures approximately 22.25 inches in length and can be worn in several ways. as a long necklace, a wrapped choker...

An impeccable design by Van Cleef & Arpels, this 1980's set is comprised of a necklace and earrings, which are finely crafted with an opulence of brilliant-cut diamonds and radiant o...

This Cartier Vermeil (gold on sterling silver) necklace is comprised of textured circular discs in the brutalist style, designed circa 1970. The second image shows Jacqueline Kennedy...

Exceptional vintage Mauboussin Paris diamond necklace in 18 karat yellow gold. The necklace boasts approximately 12 carats of sparkling diamonds of high color and clarity (F to G / V...

This exceptional and very rare hallmarked Chanel early vintage long necklace is gripoix glass, faux pearl and gold chain link rope. It is a long strand or double layer necklace...

An exceptional and highly flexible necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels that dates back to the 1990s, designed as five rows of graduated round-cut diamonds of exceptional brilliance, exqui...

Circa 1960s, 18k, by Cartier. This chic 18k yellow gold necklace by Cartier features a unique modernist interpretation of their iconic anchor link motif. Brilliantly, designed and fa...

The necklace is a stunning example of the collaboration between Robert Goossens and Yves Saint Laurent, reflecting the opulent and bold aesthetic of the 1980s. Goossens, known as the...

This iconic Chanel sautoir (Made in France) consists of 12 clear rectangular cut Swarovski rhinestones "CHICKLET", each set in gold plated metal. Each side of the stones has a diffe...

Vintage, chunky oversized gilt brass link necklace from Yves Saint Laurent dating to the 1990's. Necklace measures approximately 17.5" to 18" long. Each link measures about 1.5" acro...

Unusual Art Deco faux ruby crystal riviere. The deep ruby faceted square cut crystals are set in open back silver gilt linked settings. Excellent Condition. 1920's France. Length 15...

This exquisite vintage necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels captures timeless elegance with its intricately woven design, reflecting the brand's mastery in haute joaillerie. Measuring 13 i...

Kenzo carved and gilt wood composition figural necklace. Composed of a backward glancing goose, coiled serpent, and classical floral rosette and strun...

Mightychic offers an Hermes New Farandole necklace featured with Diamonds set in 18K Rose Gold. Two diamond encrusted Chaine d'Ancre links and 3 sma...

The Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent “Épi de Blé” necklace is a stunning example of 1980s haute couture jewelry, combining Goossens’ mastery ...

French Art Deco unusual faceted ruby crystal sautoir. Composed of a stone set link chain with two large ovals and twenty six smaller round crystals set in silvered gilt metal with ce...

Gold, Ruby and Diamond Snake Link Necklace, Van Cleef & Arpels. Made in France, circa 1950. 18 kt., centering a curved polished panel accented by 6 round diamonds approximately .40 c...

CHANEL vintage gold tone chain necklace featuring MAISON GRIPOIX red poured glass flower links. Adustable hook clasp closure. Embossed CHANEL Made in France. Indicative measuremen...

This is a stunning Henry Perichon (aka Henry), Medieval-revival gilded bronze pendant necklace. The bronze metal pendant with antique Middle-Age design influences is adorned with faceted French black jet glass cabochons, orange topaz, and yellow citrine crystal rhinestones. Heavy gilded bronze worked chain. The pendant is engraved "Henry Paris" on the back, and the choker has a lobster closing-clasp. The necklace is in good condition, with wear on gilded bronze due to regular use. Measurements: The necklace's total length is 17.75 in (45 cm), the drop is 10.25 in long (26 cm), and the pendant is 3 in wide (7.6 cm) x 2.63 in high (6.7 cm). Note: Henri Perichon (1910 - 1970), known as "Henry," is one of the most inventive French jewelry designers of the 20th Century. His studio was in Lyon, where he worked on mediums such as bronze, silver, white metal, or resin (Talosel). His style is hard to define, reflecting many influences, including Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and Art Deco. Many famous actresses from the 1950s and 1960s, like Claudette Colbert, Suzanne Flon, Michele Morgan...

This ever so chic signed Givenchy necklace is vintage. It has the toggle clasp and is from the 80's. The ball pendants hang off the link chain. There are 2 different size balls that become ball pendants hanging off the link chain. It is chunky, substantial and modern. It is a chromed metal of some sort. This is a timeless piece and will go day to evening. How great will this look with a leather or suede jacket ? It is 8 inches high or long on ones neck and each side is 1.5" W. When sitting on your neck it is 4 inches wide. It almost has a silver gun metal look...

Vintage Maison Gripoix White, Crystal and Faux Turquoise on Gold Chain Necklace. 3 Different Emblems On a Gold Chain with a Dangling White Piece in the Middle. 22"-24" L. Dangling Middle is 3" L. Each Piece is 2" by 2" Guy de Maupassant wrote a famous story about a necklace. The story is about a young, pretty, intelligent, well-educated but poorly endowed bride who has to marry a petty official; thus, suffering from the limitations of living a life with a husband that lacked any exquisite qualities. One day, to entertain his dejected spouse, her husband receives an invitation to a ball and gives his wife the 400 francs he had saved for a hunting rifle so that she can order an appropriate dress. However, when the dress is ready, it becomes clear that it is lacking jewelry, and it would be impossible to attend the ball while looking so poor. The protagonist approaches her wealthy childhood friend, with whom she was raised at the monastery, and borrows a diamond necklace from her. The ball is a great success, and she is the centre of attention. However, when the woman returns home, she discovers that she has lost the necklace. To conceal her faux pas from her friend, she buys a new necklace identical to the one she lost. To pay it off, the woman gets into a huge debt, which, over the years, gradually drags her down the social ladder from the bourgeoisie to poverty. Ten years later, having lost her good looks, the woman encounters her friend on the Champs Elysees, who still looks young, beautiful, and rich. The protagonist reveals to her friend the entire story about the necklace, but her friend replies in amazement that the diamonds were fake and would “cost 500 francs at most.” Maison Gripoix starts out with a dramatic story. In 1869 (or a year earlier, according to other sources), Paris master glassmaker Augustina Gripoix began creating replicas of pearls and crystals, casting glass into various shapes and colors and setting them in the most sophisticated settings. She used the pâte de verre (glass paste) technique, whereby a traditional ceramic or gypsum form was filled with a multi-colour piece of glass and special gluing substances and then baked in a furnace, resulting in objects featuring fantastical hues. Only Augustina made her crystals by pouring the melted glass paste into the press moulds, skipping the furnace step, allowing her to achieve the purity of colour, transparency, and shine. She found a simple method to make beautiful jewelry and thus Marquises, Duchesses and Princesses qued up ... so Madame Gripoix would make them replicas of their own jewelry in case of robbery or loss, or some unusual jewelry pieces for their new wraps, neckpieces, or boas. The so-called ‘costume jewelry’ emerged to a large extent thanks to the work of Maison Gripoix. Augustina Gripoix earned her fame in the 1890s when she began creating necklaces for Sarah Bernhardt to wear on stage and later designed costume jewelry for the first high-fashion house of Charles Frederick Worth. Later, Paul Poiret, the leading couturier of 1910, contacted her, and she created sophisticated Oriental-style jewelry to match his famous Oriental costumes, based on the aesthetic of Diaghilev’s initial Russian seasons. The value of costume jewelry was now being recognized in its own right and not just for imitation purposes. The taste of emancipated young girls, who were gaining more and more freedom and opportunities, was best met with bijouterie. So in the 1920s, when Augustina’s daughter Susan became the head of the House, Gripoix prospects became even more exciting. Girls with short-cropped hair in short dresses zoomed by in open-top cars wearing bijou rather than diamonds. Everyone ordered bijouterie from Madam Gripoix during this period, from Jeanne Lanvin to Jean Piguet...

Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Logo Interlocked Cuban Chain Link Long Necklace Bracelet, Gold Tone Versatile necklace, can be worn as bracelet too. Very good condition. 100% genuin...

Chain in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Solid gold chain with staple-type links made of solid gold wire. The clasp is a snap hook. Length : 38.5 cm, width : 5.8 mm. Total...

A French long necklace chain. Very handsome and useful long chain, made in France during the art deco period, back in the 1920. The links of this...

CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal chain necklace. 2cc3 Collection - from the late 1980s. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 80 cm SKU:CB266

Vintage Givenchy Gold Collar Necklace with Wheat Pattern interspersed in three rows. Textured. There are Hoops on my site that Match. Wheat is the symbol of abundance. This necklac...

Collectible Antique French festoon Necklace with foiled glass paste stones and bresse enamel cabs set on an ornate gold gilded brass panels with light en...

Maison Gripoix for Chanel baroque faux pearl and poured glass enamel large flower head chain link necklace. Of twelve handmade Gripoix nacre and glass pearls, focal turquoise poured ...

This elegant Mid-Century Modern Space-Age long metal necklace with a geometric pendant was handmade in the 1960s in France. The piece features a chromed metal articulated wired chain...

Tank 18-karat yellow gold diamond necklace Articulated 18-carat yellow gold necklace Tank mesh paved with diamonds. The links are entirely paved with diamonds except on the back par...

Vintage Givenchy Link Chain with Dangling Drop Necklace Circa 1980s. Toggle Closure offers a wide range of options. Wear it long or wrapped with the toggle in the front or the back....

This substantial and heavy brass and glass gold link french signed " Paris New York Givenchy" necklace has beautiful cut faceted glass and unusual links. The turquoise glass faceted ...

Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Monogram Logo Interlocked Openwork Crystals Figaro Chain Link Choker Necklace Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely not...

AZZARO - (Made in France) Golden metal short necklace composed of several chains and pearl pompoms. Not signed jewelry. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 48 cm SK...

This amazing artisan studio modernist brass and silvered metal link necklace was created in the 1960s. The piece features a long brass link chain ornate with silvered and brass metal...

YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold tone necklace featuring textured creased discs, each with heart at the center. Adjustable T-bar and toggle...

CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage silver toned articulated choker necklace embellished with multicolored crystals (clear, grey, pink, blue). Silver tone metal hardware. Adjustable lobster ...

Attractive and chunky twist link gilt chain necklace by Givenchy, Paris. Embossed logo clasp. 18" x .75". 1980's France. Excellent condition.

Discover the elegance of our 18-carat yellow gold necklace, an exceptional piece of sophistication. The remarkably fine Omega mesh gives this jewel a refined allure, highlighting the...

Completely handmade Maison Gripoix for Chanel long elaborate Byzantine link chain of gold plated bronze flexible chain accented with dozens of emerald and pale sapphire...

BALENCIAGA vintage matte gold toned necklace and earrings set featuring spirals. NECKLACE Spring closure. Marked BALENCIAGA Paris Made in France. Indicative measurements : max. leng...

French Edwardian enameled chain. Stunning necklace chain, created in Paris France during the Edwardian period, back in the 1905. This beautiful chain has been carefully crafted in s...

Maison Gripoix for Chanel pastille drop long necklace of deep ruby oval hand made stations in signature poured glass enamel. Sautoir is handmade and designed to be layered and wrappe...

Long Gabrielle Chanel Rare and Early Sautoir by Maison Goossens circa 1970's. Of signature articulated incised book chain, Byzantine shell motif gilt bronze rectangular links of hand...

Vintage Givenchy Gold Tone Necklace and Belt, Circa 1980s. This has six rows of round rollo chain belts with a dangling piece and 2 of the same pieces on t...

Large and Important Moghul Style Necklace by Maison Gripoix. Luxuriously colored pate de verre, crystal pastes and faux pearls, completely hand made by Maison Gripoix and caftan ready. This is the kind of necklace that evokes a different time and place, as well as a style of living that rarely exists nowadays. The Iris Apfels or Dodie Rosenkrantz's would have worn this necklace, layered 10 deep, to a casual event in Venice or Palm Beach, bare feet in the sand. Exquisite quality in a process no longer used by the house of Chanel. Marked "France". Made in France 1960's. Excellent condition. The drop on tassel from necklace is 7". Tassel is 1.25" in width. Length is 24" with 6" extender. Width of links is 1.5" Another Short Example of this Moghul necklace...

VAN CLEEF AND ARPELS Long necklace in 18-carat yellow gold and ivory. Long necklace in 750 mil yellow gold, composed of articulated...

Necklace in 18 karat white and yellow gold. Signed Chimento, this second-hand necklace features slightly domed diamond-shaped motifs and elongated articulated motifs. They are in white gold on one side and yellow gold on the other. The clasp opens with a push-button and is set on one side with a modern brilliant-cut diamond in a star-shaped closed setting. Numbered 408 VI. Length : 42 cm approximately, width : 8 approximately, thickness : 3,5 approximately. Total weight of the jewel : 42 g approximately. Second- hand Chimento gold necklace...