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A very pretty silver and paste articulated cascade necklace, English, c1900s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
sterling silver, with articulated drops, attached to a fine sterling silver chain, that sits close to the
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Silver

A very long silver, marcasite and paste pearl tassle sautoir, France, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
An highly elegant and delicate sautoir, made from a very long fine sterling silver chain
Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Marcasite, Silver

Victorian Banded Agate Whistle Pendant, Vintage Silver Necklace
Located in NEWARK, GB
whistle! The pendant comes on a later sterling snake chain complete with extender section, stamped 925
Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Agate, Silver

Art Deco Style Sapphire and Diamond Pendant
Located in NEW ORLEANS, LA
French-cut blue sapphires accentuate the diamonds. The pendant hangs from a 16" sterling silver cable
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Carved Rock Crystal Diamond Platinum Filigree Pendant
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
lis bail along with a sterling silver chain, this authentic antique is priced at a phenomenal value
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Platinum

Divus Marcus Aurelius – Silver Denarius Pendant in 18k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Weight: 4 g Material: Ancient silver, set in solid 18k gold Chain Includes a sterling silver chain (18
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

18k Gold

Victorian Roman Coin Chain Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A wonderful flowing sterling chain necklace from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This long chain is
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian Sterling Silver Handmade Chain
Located in Venice, CA
This antique sterling silver chain is perfect for larger, silver pendants and is a great staple
Category

Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling silver long chain necklace, Guard, muff chain
Located in NEWARK, GB
sterling silver and is fastened together with a dog clip fastener at the end, the chain easily passes over
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Albert Chain, Watch Chain, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
You can't help but fall in love with this handsome antique Albert chain. It is a sterling silver
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Heavy Chain
Located in Stamford, CT
Substantial Sterling Silver links run in alternate directions on this smooth as satin 45 inch long
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

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
Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage sterling silver Albert chain, watch chain, Art Deco
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive vintage, Art Deco era sterling silver Albert chain or watch chain. Nice solid silver
Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique sterling silver Albert chain, tassel, watch chain fob
Located in NEWARK, GB
This is a lovely antique sterling silver Albert chain, a truly beautiful example. Lovely chunky
Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Rose Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling silver Albert chain, watch chain necklace, Shield fob
Located in NEWARK, GB
curb link Albert chain in crisp, cool sterling silver, the links are graduated and the chain fastens
Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique sterling silver Albert chain, watch chain, Coin fob, Edwardian
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive antique, Edwardian era sterling silver Albert chain or watch chain. Nice solid
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique sterling silver Albert chain, Edwardian
Located in NEWARK, GB
chunky curb link Albert chain in crisp, cool sterling silver, the links are each stamped with the lion
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Hand Engraved Sterling Silver Chain Bracelet
Located in Lexington, KY
This stunning engraved chain bracelet is Victorian, dating from the late 1890s, and is in sterling
Category

1890s Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian Sterling French Chain Amoi Clasp
Located in Stamford, CT
The French had the mastery of creating lacy, delectable silver and gold chains that fit the analogy
Category

1790s French George III Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Fancy Wheat Chain Bracelet, 925 Italy
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: Sterling Silver Chain Style: Fancy Wheat Bracelet Style: Chain Fastening Type: Box
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19th Century Unknown Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

C.1860 Sterling Silver Round Belcher Link Chain
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is an original nineteenth century sterling watch chain with a round interlocking link. Close
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1880s British Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian sterling silver Albert chain, Tooth fob
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive antique, Edwardian era sterling silver Albert chain or watch chain. Nice solid
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling silver longuard chain necklace, Blue enamel
Located in NEWARK, GB
This gorgeous antique silver long chain or longuard chain necklace is everything you could hope for
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Sterling Silver, Victorian Albert Watch Chain Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Albert Chain Sterling Silver Stamped Chain Hallmarked Birmingham 1899 Fob Hallmarked
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling silver Albert chain, Fob and T bar
Located in NEWARK, GB
sterling silver, the links are graduated and the chain fastens with a dog clip fastener with a clip on each
Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling 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
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver 16" Albert Watch Chain HM Newcastle, 1883
Located in Baltimore, MD
Lovely Victorian sterling silver Albert Link Chain with attached T BAR and 2 dog tag clips from
Category

1880s British Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

EDWARDIAN 1900 French Antique Long Chain In Solid Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
French Edwardian antique long chain. A beautiful long chain created in Paris France during the
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century Infinity Link Sterling Silver Chain with Yellow Gold Hardware
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Eytan purchased these sterling silver links from a New Zealand antiques dealer. From the length
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Early 20th Century American Contemporary Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Silver Albert Chain, Watch Chain, Fob
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive antique, Victorian era sterling silver Albert chain or watch chain. Nice chunky
Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Silver Albert Chain, Watch Chain, Necklace
Located in NEWARK, GB
A truly handsome antique, Victorian era sterling silver Albert chain or watch chain. Fancy silver
Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Silver Albert Chain, Fetter Link, Watch Chain
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive antique Victorian silver Albert chain. Nice chunky fetter links with a figaro style
Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Silver Albert Chain, Heavy Watch Chain, Coin Fob
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive antique, Victorian era, sterling silver Albert chain or watch chain. Nice chunky
Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Albert Chain, Watch Chain Necklace, Trombone Link, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
An amazing antique, Victorian era sterling silver Albert chain or watch chain. A rare antique
Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany Co. Rare Sterling Silver Chain Mail Evening Bag c 1910
By Tiffany Co.
Located in University City, MO
Tiffany & Co. Exquisite sterling silver chain mail evening bag c 1910 The elegant refined evening
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1910s Unknown Antique Sterling Chain

Antique Silver Albert Chain, Fancy Link, Lion Swivel Fob, Watch Chain Necklace
Located in NEWARK, GB
A truly handsome antique, Victorian era sterling silver Albert chain or watch chain. Fancy silver
Category

Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Carnelian, Silver, Sterling Silver

Georgian Handmade Textured Link Chain Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning textured link chain from the Georgian (ca1830s) era! This beautiful handmade piece is
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1830s Unknown Georgian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian silver collar necklace, Book chain
Located in NEWARK, GB
being over 100 years old. This chain is made up of intermittent O ring and engraved rectangular shape
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19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

1920s Sterling Silver Engraved Pendant Necklace
Located in Berkeley, CA
A classical piece from the 1920's this Sterling Silver necklace has engraving on the back with the
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1920s British Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau French Long Silver Chain with Niello Locket
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An elegant French silver knot long chain with an English two sided niello pendant, circa 1900
Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Silver Collar Necklace, Floral Book Chain, Day to Night
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique Victorian silver collar necklace. This attractive Aesthetic era chain is made
Category

19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver Multi-Strand Open Circle Toggle Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver multi-strand and open circle bracelet by Tiffany & Co. Authentic Tiffany bracelet
Category

Early 20th Century Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fabulous 60-inch Long Antique French Sterling Filigree Necklace
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1890s, .800 fineness silver, French. This 60-inch-long sterling silver necklace is a charming
Category

1890s French Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Deco Pools of Light Rock Crystal Orb Necklace Sterling Silver
Located in Torrance, CA
mounted securely onto the sterling silver chain. The rock crystal is in excellent condition and free of
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Silver Curb Link Chain Necklace, Long Length
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique sterling silver long curb link chain necklace. This is a lovely long length
Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Silver

Necklace Silver Nacre Crucifix Vintage
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, representing faith and maternal guidance. The twisted-link silver chain adds vintage durability and understated
Category

Early 1900s French Contemporary Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Silver Collar Necklace, Coin Fringe
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique Victorian silver collar necklace. This attractive Aesthetic era chain is made
Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Curb Link Bracelet, Heavy, Edwardian, Coin Charms
Located in NEWARK, GB
much old charm with the chunky and heavy sterling silver curb links, each stamped with the lion passant
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Gorham Sterling over Copper Cigar Lamp 1882
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Soquel, CA
Sterling chain. Has original applied reddish orange patina with some age, this exceptional cigar lamp is 3
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1880s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze, Copper

Opulent Sterling Silver Diminutive Tiny English Antique Evening Purse c 1916
Located in University City, MO
evening purse is carried with a delicate sterling chain with a circular ring to carry or slide over a
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1910s British Antique Sterling Chain

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Seed Pearl Tassel Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
Rose Cut diamonds. Hanging below and attached to a short sterling chain is a fabulous tassel which is
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1880s Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Antique Watch Chain
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Antique Sterling Silver Watch Chain - 5mm Curb style in 12 inch length Has dog clip and spring ring.
Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early Victorian Sterling Coin Pocketknife Chain
Located in Narberth, PA
. This fantastic piece hangs from a complimentary sterling silver, Prince Albert watch chain. The watch
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Cannonball Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
design. The necklace is crafted entirely in sterling silver, showcasing a subtle, polished finish
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Early 20th Century Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

A Significant Georgian Sterling Rope Chain
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
An eye catching hand made silver chain from Georgian England that is a significant piece of jewelry
Category

Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Albert Chain, Trombone Link L, Watch Chain
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive antique, Victorian era sterling silver fancy link Albert chain or watch chain. Nice
Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Pietra Dura Locket Pendant with Floral Design, circa 1880
Located in Baltimore, MD
we show the locket with a simple inexpensive short sterling chain. The pietra dura inlay was crafted
Category

1880s Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Agate, Onyx, Turquoise

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Antique Sterling Chain For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact antique sterling chain you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Silver, Sterling Silver and Gold. Making the right choice when shopping for an antique sterling chain may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. An antique sterling chain from Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection, Georg Jensen and Archibald Knox — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An antique sterling chain can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 6 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also baguette cut cut and ball cut cut versions available here, too. Finding an antique sterling chain for sale for women should be easy, but there are 60 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Antique Sterling Chain?

Prices for an antique sterling chain can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $95 and can go as high as $102,083, while this accessory, on average, fetches $900.
Questions About Antique Sterling Chain
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is made up of 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. An antique sterling silver item will have the same silver content and will be over 100 years old. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is considered antique if it was made over 100 years ago. Many antique sterling silver items will have a mark or stamp. First, clean the item and check for marks. A “925” mark indicates a silver purity of 92.5 percent, which is the composition of sterling silver. If you don’t see a mark, work with a certified appraiser to acid test the item and determine the silver content. You’ll find expertly vetted antique sterling silver items on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, some antique sterling silver is valuable. Sterling silver of any age has value as a material because it is a precious metal. Some pieces may be worth even more than the going rate for sterling due to their maker, style, type and condition. Some silversmiths whose pieces are often in demand among collectors include Tiffany Co., Georg Jensen, Gorham Manufacturing Company and Towle. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique sterling silver wares.

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