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Antique Sterling Silver Folding Opera Glasses with Chain
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Antique Lorgnette Opera Glasses with sterling silver frames, chain and silver filigree stem with an
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Late 19th Century American Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Floral Locket With A Chain
Located in Portland, England
This antique Victorian silver photo locket with a rope chain is dated 1879 and it's 145 years old
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1870s English Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Antique Chain Mail Mesh Evening Bag Purse
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Exquisite filigree and engraving is on the sterling silver frame of this pre - 1888 German chain
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Late 19th Century German Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

29" Sterling Albert Link Chain Necklace Hallmarked Birmingham, 1897
Located in Baltimore, MD
Solid and lovely sterling silver link Albert chain, complete with "dog tag" clip from which to
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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Victorian Book Chain Rectangular Locket Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Book Chain Necklace Sterling Silver Circa 1880 A fabulous, Victorian silver book chain
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany Co. Sterling SIlver Cross Pendant Necklace on Bead Chain
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. Sterling SIlver Cross Pendant Necklace on Bead Chain Metal: Sterling silver 925
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

C1900 Sterling Silver Paper Link Albert Chain w T Bar, 20"
Located in Baltimore, MD
Lovely Victorian sterling silver Albert Link Chain with attached T BAR and 2 dog tag clips from
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Antique LS Co. Chain Main Mesh Purse Evening Bag
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Circa 1900, this Edwardian style sterling silver antique purse by Louis Stern & Co. is a great
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Early 1900s American Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Hand Engraved Leaves Locket and Vintage Chain
Located in London, GB
sterling silver figaro chain is not the original, but blends well, and measures length 40.64 / 16 inches
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1880s English Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian Enamel and Sterling Flower Locket on Original Enamel Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
blue green color over Sterling Silver. A stunning flower bouquet in hand painted enamel decorates the
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Deco Blue Enamel Sterling Silver Locket Necklace Enamel Chain Wachenheimer
Located in New York, NY
and White Guilloche Enamel in a pale blue blue color over Sterling Silver. The reverse of the locket
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Deco Sterling Silver Leaves Oval Locket with Prince of Wales Chain
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Art Deco sterling silver oval opening locket and chain, featuring a lovely hand engraved
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Hand Engraved Leaves and Stem Locket and Chain
Located in London, GB
sterling silver barley twist bar and link chain is possibly original to the locket, and measures length
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1880s English Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver Engine Turned Oval Locket with Box Chain Necklace
Located in London, GB
Lovely Art Deco sterling silver engine turned opening locket and chain, featuring a classic
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Silver and Turquoise Heart Pendant and Sterling Silver Chain
Located in London, GB
Antique 935 silver and turquoise heart pendant on a sterling silver chain. The chain is of a later
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

Authentic Greek Silver Athena and Owl Coin in Sterling Silver Pendant and Chain
Located in Atlanta, GA
and 1/8" deep at coin/bezel. The 22" sterling silver linked chain is included.  
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Blue Enamel Sterling Silver Pill Box with Chain to Attach Chatelaine
Located in Miami Beach, FL
also remove the chain. Marked 'Sterling" and "N & H" for Nussbaum & Hunold - Providence, RI
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Sterling Silver Japonaiserie Style Crane Locket on Rope Chain
Located in Berkeley, CA
in the 'Japonaiserie' style. The rope chain is 16" long and a compliment to the size of the locket.
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1920s British Art Deco Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Silver

Art Deco 9k Rose Gold and Sterling Silver Fob Pendant, Watch Chain Fob
Located in NEWARK, GB
Albert chain or necklace. Fully hallmarked for Birmingham assay office, sterling silver, 1933, James
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Silver and Rock Crystal Fob as a Pendant
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1870s, Sterling, Germany. This Victorian rock crystal fob becomes a one-of-a-kind accessory
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1870s German Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Rock Crystal, Silver

Antique Rock Crystal Silver Fob as a Pendant
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1870s, Sterling, Germany. This Victorian rock crystal fob becomes a one-of-a-kind accessory
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1870s German Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Rock Crystal, Silver

Victorian Silver Locket and Chain
Located in New York, NY
19th Century locket and chain of clover leaf links in sterling. Heavily engraved locket with ball
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cabochon Moonstone Victorian Long Chain
Located in New York, NY
Rare long chain of genuine bezel set blue-grey moonstones circa 1900. These moonstone chains rarely
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20th Century American Edwardian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Art Deco Silver Albert Chain, Watch Chain
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive antique, Art Deco era sterling silver Albert chain or watch chain. Lovely chunky
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Early 20th Century British Antique Sterling Chain

Art Deco Paste Calibre Set Link Chain
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Paste Calibre Set Link Chain from the 1920's. Large crystal pastes are set into sterling
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1920s American Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Enamel and Sterling Silver Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Art Nouveau sterling silver and enamel pendant and chain; part of our diverse
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Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

AJD Sterling Silver NAZCA Line Hummingbird Pendant
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
"Handmade NAZCA Lines Hummingbird Pendant in Hammered Sterling Silver with 24-Inch Chain – A
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Early 20th Century Peruvian Artisan Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Locket with a Necklace
Located in Portland, England
locket comes with an original sterling silver chain—a beautiful and rare Victorian gem. Condition: light
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1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Butterfly Wing Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
” in length Chain: 42.7 cm / 18” sterling silver belcher chain (new) Condition Excellent antique
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Vesta Case, Xmas 1901, Ivy Engraved, Silver Chain Necklace
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive antique sterling silver vesta case. Late Victorian era, it is a large oblong shape
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Delicate, Celluloid and Sterling Silver Victorian Perfume Bottle Necklace
Located in Bozeman, MT
-top and perfume stick. Sterling Silver chain is 24". Pendant is a working perfume bottle. 1.75"x.75"
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1920s American Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Turquoise Mosaic Bead Necklace on Gilt Enamel Bar Link Chain, c. 1920s
Located in Milford, DE
early Art Deco jewelry. The beads are connected by an original gilt brass bar-link chain, distinguished
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Crystal, Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Victorian Perfume Bottle Vinaigrette Necklace F&B Sterling Silver
By Foster and Bailey
Located in New York, NY
it has its original glass applicator. The chain is a wonderful sterling silver link chain. The chain
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Asclepius God of Medicine Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
: Frame: Sterling Silver, Security chain and safety pin: 10K Gold, Clasp Pin: Copper ITEM #: BR-1463
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Early 20th Century Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

10k Gold, Sterling Silver, Copper

Art Deco Perfume Bottle Vinaigrette Necklace Guilloche Enamel Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
marcasite set top portion. The vinaigrette is on a sterling paper clip chain. The necklace dates to the
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique circa 1897 Agassiz Geneva Sterling Chatelain Pin Watch for Collectors
By Geneva
Located in Austin, TX
original watch/clock key attached to the pin by a cable chain Sterling silver Chatelain pocket watch/pin
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17th Century Swiss Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Evening Bag or Purse, circa 1900 London by Samuel Jacob
Located in Venice, CA
1900. The beautiful black velvet bag is suspended from a sterling silver chain with a butterfly-shaped
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Rose Cut Diamond Locket Necklace Black Enamel Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
Rose Cut Diamond. The locket hangs from its original Sterling Silver Chain adorned with black Enamel
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Deco Flower Necklace Rock Crystal Amethyst Marcasite Sterling Silver Rare
Located in New York, NY
CABOCHONS AND MARCASITES AND A MARCASITE SET BALE AND HANGING FROM A STERLING SILVER LONG CHAIN. THE
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Rock Crystal, Amethyst, Marcasite, Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Lady s Sterling Silver and Enamel Ball-Form Pendant Watch circa 1925
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco lady's sterling silver and enamel ball-form pendant watch on a silver chain, circa 1925
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Necklace with Pendant in Sterling Silver
By Georg Jensen
Located in bronshoj, DK
Georg Jensen necklace with pendant in sterling silver. Length of chain 64 cm. In very good
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Sterling Chain

Deco c.1920s OOAK Sterling Ruby Red Onyx Necklace Drop Earring Set + Portrait
Located in Thiensville, WI
noticeable except upon very close inspection). Some minor wear/patina to sterling silver chain and closure
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1920s Antique Sterling Chain

Victorian Paste Set Puffy Heart Locket
Located in New York, NY
is a slider so photos can be worn outward or hidden toward yourself. 1890s USA. Set in Sterling
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georgian Paste Riviere Necklace
Located in New York, NY
back settings and faceted foil backed pastes. Graduated riviere configuration with a period chain
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1820s British Georgian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Silver Tassel Necklace, Rope Twist, Bohemian
Located in NEWARK, GB
era. It is composed of a sterling silver rope twist chain with jump rings at intervals which also
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Engraved Silver Locket Two-Tone Aesthetic Movement
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
in a vintage or silver chain. Measurements: The sterling locket measures 2" x 1 1/4" x 1/4"; with
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Scottish Agate and Silver Charm Bracelet
Located in NEWARK, GB
sterling silver wire and chain links and fasten with a silver heart shaped padlock clasp. The bracelet is
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19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Ancient Roman Carnelian and Silver Artifact 22k Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
oxidized sterling silver box chain. Very rare and unique wearable ancient piece with a beautiful design and
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15th Century and Earlier American Classical Roman Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Carnelian, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold

3-Tiered Ancient Artifact Coin Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
-made Native American Indian sterling silver chain. This artisan-crafted piece is comprised of a Roman
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Napoleon III Pavé Set Turquoise Scallop Shell Pendant Necklace, France, C.1860
Located in Chatham, CA
sterling silver chain (17" Length) - no apparent maker's marks - France - circa 1860. Excellent antique
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

American Edwardian Sterling Silver Compact Purse with Wrist Chain
By Foster and Bailey
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver lady’s compact purse. Made by Theodore W. Foster (formerly Foster & Bailey) in
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian Diamond Cameo on Sterling Chain
Located in Litchfield County, CT
1915-1920s Cameo with sterling chain and fittings. Diamond necklace detail geniune, set in white
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Early 20th Century Antique Sterling Chain

Men s Antique Sterling Knight Bracelet
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Interesting sterling chain and flat coin shaped engraved charm bracelet. The piece has an older
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1890s Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Watch Chain Necklace
Located in St.amford, CT
Circa 1900-1920 sterling silver heart necklace locket that measures 17.50 Inches long with
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Silver Sterling Guard Chain with Dog Clip Bail
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This Silver Sterling necklace has been hand crafted in the Victorian era creating a 171cm Guard
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Georgian Relic Fob 10k gold Necklace with Sterling silver Chain
By The Artemisian
Located in Marlton, NJ
main pendant, 18" repurposed sterling silver chains, two different cable styles.
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

10k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Silver Tassle Albertina Chain
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A beautifully crafted antique Albertina chain modelled in Sterling Silver. It dates from around
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

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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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