Vintage Gold Brass Book Chain Necklace with Green Enamel Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Gold Book Chain with Dangling Enamel Piece, Circa 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Gold Book Chain
Antique Book Chain Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Chrysoprase Box Clasp
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
We've never seen a chain like this. It resembles a book chain, but the construction is different.
Category
2010s American Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Materials
Chrysophrase, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Rose Gold Filled Book Chain Necklace
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Antique rose gold filled pendant book chain choker necklace .
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold-filled, Rose Gold
Chanel 2022 Black Lambskin Book Gold Chain 22B Cardholder
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Crafted in black quilted lambskin with contrasting white “pages,” it’s finished with a gold-tone CC logo, signature chain strap, and an elegant grosgrain bow detail.
Category
2010s Wallets
Victorian Etruscan Revival English Book Chain Collar 15 KT Gold
Located in Napoli, IT
An amazing Victorian period English book chain collar designed in sought after Etruscan design, 1880 circa Hand crafted in vibrant 15 KT solid gold, electronically tested Spectacular...
Category
Antique 1880s European Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold
Vintage gold tone book chain large cross pendant necklace
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone metal • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • good vintage condition with some signs of wear (some gold fading present) Sku ...
Category
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
c. 1890s Victorian Gold-Filled Book Chain Necklace with Detachable Cross
Located in Honolulu, HI
Antique Victorian gold-filled book chain necklace, circa 1890s. Features a highly detailed, hand-engraved Gothic-style cross pendant.
Category
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold-filled
Sterling Silver, Victorian Book Chain Necklace with Silver & Gold Inlaid Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Book Chain Necklace Sterling Silver Circa 1880 Introducing a stunning piece of history—the Victorian Book Chain Necklace, crafted from exquisite sterling silver.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Mini Book Card Holder on Chain Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Size Width: 7.5cm, Height: 11cm Designer Chanel Model Black Quilted Lambskin Mini Book Card Holder on Chain Exterior Material Leather Exterior Color Black Interior Material Leather ...
Category
2010s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
1880s Victorian Restored Onyx Cameo Double Tassel Book Chain Slide Necklace
Located in Honolulu, HI
Centerpiece: 3.0 cm W x 6.5 cm L (including tassels) [1.18 in W x 2.56 in L] Book Chain Length: 50.0 cm [19.69 in]
Category
Antique 1880s American Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Gold Plate
Victorian Hardstone Cameo Locket Necklace Hand Carved Antique Book Chain 1870
Located in New York, NY
THE LOCKET HANGS FROM A WONDERFUL BOOK BELCHER CHAIN. THE NECKLACE DATES TO C1860-1890.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Gold-filled
Victorian Book Chain Necklace Antique Dog Clip For Locket Or Pendant circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
The chain is a wonderful gold filled belcher link chain of great beauty.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold-filled
2.0 Carat Multi Sapphire Pendant /Necklace 18 Karat Gold Estate, Pocket Book
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 2.0 Carat Multi Sapphire Pendant /Necklace 18 Kt White Gold Estate, Pocket Book, Double chain This spectacular Pendant Necklace consisting of Multi color of sapphire...
Category
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
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1940s Clear Stone & Milk Stone Gold Book Chain Festoon Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
It is a collar necklace with gold metal book chain -white milk glass and clear glass faceted stones.
Category
Vintage 1940s More Necklaces
20th Century Art Nouveau Gold Book Chain Choker Style Necklace & Earrings S/3
Unavailable
W 4 in L 17 in
20th Century Art Nouveau Gold Book Chain Choker Style Necklace & Earrings S/3
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Gold Plate Stamped Book Chain Swag Pendant Choker Style Necklace & Earrings, Set Of Three Pieces.
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Link Necklaces
Victorian Yellow Gold Column and Heart Motif Book Chain Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A fabulous gold book chain from the Victorian (ca1880) era!
Category
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ornate Gold Etruscan Link Book Chain Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
This gold book chain from the Victorian era (ca1880) is quite an outstanding piece!
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
15k Gold
Antique Victorian Book Link Collar 18 Carat Gold on Silver circa 1880 Chain
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This stunning Victorian book collar link chain is crafted in Silver and gilded in 18ct Yellow Gold.
Category
Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Silver
1940s Wine Country Gold Silver Copper Grapes & Leaves Book Chain Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vino I drink Vino I wear! Gold, Silver, Copper metal tones grapes and leaves round book chain necklace.
Category
Vintage 1940s Unknown More Necklaces
Victorian Silver Book Link Chain and Locket with Birds, Animals, circa 1880
Unavailable
W 0.48 in L 19.69 in
Victorian Silver Book Link Chain and Locket with Birds, Animals, circa 1880
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
This fabulous and one-of-a-kind Victorian antique book link chain is beautifully adorned with rose and yellow gold meadow birds, animals and insects.
Category
Antique 1880s European Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian 15 Karat Book Chain and Cross with Seed Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in Mansfield, OH
This one of a kind Victorian Book chain and removable cross pendant are handcrafted, formed in 15 karat two tone Rose and Yellow gold.
Category
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 15k Gold
Victorian Book Chain Necklace
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat yellow gold (acid tested) "Y" shaped Victorian book chain necklace measuring twenty inches long and 11mm wide with a spring ring clasp.
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Book Chain Necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
The book chain became a staple of mid-to-late-19th-century fashion.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold French Belle Époque, Book Chain Locket Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Book Chain Necklace 18ct Rose Gold- French Stamped Circa 1880 Fabulous, French Made Antique Locket Collar Necklace.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian 1880s Emerald and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Locket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The locket suspends from a substantial 15k yellow gold 18" book link chain via a spring loaded bolt ring fastening and flared ring loop attachment to the upper border of the design.
Category
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Book Card Holder On Chain Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Size Width: 7.5cm, Height: 11cm Designer Chanel Model Book Card Holder On Chain Exterior Material Leather Exterior Color Black Interior Material Leather Interior Color Beige Hardware...
Category
2010s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
Victorian 15.26 Ctw. Old Cut Diamond Starburst Pendant & Antique Gold Chain
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H 2 in Dm 1.75 in L 17.5 in
Victorian 15.26 Ctw. Old Cut Diamond Starburst Pendant & Antique Gold Chain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The bail is retractable and the pin fitting is removable. The 14k yellow gold Victorian "book-chain" style link is reversible.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
William De Lillo 1970s Gold & White Glass Bead Fringe Necklace
By William De Lillo
Located in New York, NY
The necklace is comprised of a gold plate book chain style necklace with 45 hand strung 6 mm white glass bead fringe.
Category
Vintage 1960s American More Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Victorian Book Link Chain
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat yellow and rose gold estate Victorian book link chain measuring 18 inches long.
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Unusual Etruscan Link Gold Book Chain Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
The bracelet is crafted in vibrant 18kt yellow gold, and is comprised of an alternating design of 12 book chain links.
Category
Antique 1880s Victorian Link Bracelets
Materials
18k Gold
Victorian Etruscan Gold Urn Book Chain
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely exquisite Victorian (ca1880) gold book chain. This stunning piece is comprised of alternating urn-shaped and round 15kt gold links.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
15k Gold
Victorian Rose Gold Fancy Book Link Necklace, Circa 1880
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A fine antique Victorian 9k rose gold fancy book link chain hand crafted circa 1880.
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Book Chain Link Gold Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
The bracelet is crafted in vibrant 15ct yellow gold, and is comprised of interlocking links that form a stylish book chain.
Category
Antique 1880s Victorian Link Bracelets
Materials
15k Gold
Vintage Circa 1960s Patterned Book Pendant 18 CaratGold & 9 Carat Gold Chain
Located in Hamilton, AU
Carefully crafted in 18 carat yellow, this darling vintage 1960s locket is in the sahpe of a whimsical book and is threaded on a fine 9 carat chain. We have named this nostalgic piec...
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Rare Gold Book Chain Necklace
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely antique 14K yellow gold book chain necklace with bead detail. This 1890 antique is rarely in such good condition.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
Victorian Gold Fancy Book Link Necklace, Circa 1880
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A fine antique Victorian 9ct yellow gold fancy book link chain hand crafted circa 1880.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Circa 1990s Oval Citrine Pinned Book Locket & Chain 18 Carat Yellow Gold
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W 0.87 in L 0.95 in
Vintage Circa 1990s Oval Citrine Pinned Book Locket & Chain 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Expertly crafted in 18 carat gold, The Albertine Locket is a sweet gift. Her gorgeous pinned locket frames the most vivid of citrines and is etched with ribbons of swirling gold. Wit...
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Gold Book Chain For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the gold book chain you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 15k Gold and 14k Gold. If you’re looking for a gold book chain from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. When shopping for a gold book chain, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.
How Much is a Gold Book Chain?
The price for a gold book chain starts at $595 and tops out at $15,595 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $3,125.
Finding the Right Necklaces for You
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
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