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Vintage Cartier Day to Night Amethyst 18K Gold Sterling Silver Snake Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Versatile 1980's Cartier snake link Day to Night necklace featuring a large emerald cut Amethyst
Category

20th Century French Modernist Choker Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Tiffany Co. Seashell Pendant Chain Necklace Choker 15.5" Hook Clasp Vintage
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Northbrook, IL
precision, it features an abstract, openwork pendant design on a silky smooth snake chain. The necklace is a
Category

Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kriesler Retro Tassel Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Kriesler Retro snake chain tassel necklace with adjustable clasp of emerald baguette cut stones
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Retro 14 Karat and Ruby Necklace
Located in Riverdale, NY
Lovely retro necklace of 14k gold snake chain with ruby accents. The spring action coil of the
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Rope Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Silver Tone Stars Choker Necklace
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER vintage antiqued silver tone multi strand snake chains choker necklace embellished
Category

20th Century French Choker Necklaces

THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Jewelled Claw Centrepiece Collar Necklace
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER vintage gold tone snake chains collar necklace featuring a claw design centrepiece
Category

20th Century French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Gold Tone Stars Choker Necklace
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER vintage rare gold tone multi strand snake chains choker necklace embellished with
Category

20th Century French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gripoix Emerald Crystals Octagon Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Crafted from gold plated brass with a snake chain, this
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

rare DOLCE GABBANA Vintage strass crystal gold red eye snake chain belt necklace
By D&G by DOLCE GABBANA, Dolce Gabbana
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare DOLCE GABBANA Vintage strass crystal gold red eye snake chain belt necklace Reference: TGAS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Waist Belts

Two-Piece Large Gold Iris Brooch Flower Petal Choker Necklace Parure Set
Located in Thiensville, WI
. Petals hook onto a round link chain at front. Link chain is suspended from a snake chain by two o-rings
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches

Gold Brazilian Snake Chain
Located in London, GB
A gold Brazilian snake chain, with attached swivel clip finding, stamped 15ct, measuring
Category

Antique 1880s British High Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Victorian Gold Pearl and Enamel Swag Necklace
Located in London, GB
to the reverse and supporting a pipkin drop, all suspended from a snake link chain necklace with
Category

Antique 1860s High Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Enamel

Gold Snake Chain Necklace
Located in Vail, CO
14k yellow gold heavy snake chain necklace with box clasp. 15.5" length. 10mm width. 92.75
Category

Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Yellow Gold Snake Chain Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in St.amford, CT
Circa 1970 Tiffany & Co. Designer 14k Yellow Gold Ladies Snake Chain Necklace, hallmarked "Tiffany
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage 1973 CHRISTIAN DIOR Gold Snake Chain Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage 1973 CHRISTIAN DIOR Gold Snake Chain Necklace Measurements: Height: 0.23 inch (0.6 cm
Category

Vintage 1970s German Choker Necklaces

Diamond Snake Chain Necklace 7.05 Carats
Located in Mammoth Lakes, CA
14K Yellow Gold Stunning Snake Chain Necklace. Handmade Center Moon Curved Pendent approx 2.5” long
Category

Vintage 1980s North American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage 1974 CHRISTIAN DIOR Gold Snake Chain Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage 1974 CHRISTIAN DIOR Gold Snake Chain Necklace Measurements: Height: 0.19 inch (0.5 cm
Category

Vintage 1970s German Choker Necklaces

Vintage 1973 CHRISTIAN DIOR Multi Layered Two Tone Snake Chain Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage 1973 CHRISTIAN DIOR Multi Layered Two Tone Snake Chain Necklace Measurements: Height: 1.57
Category

Vintage 1970s French Multi-Strand Necklaces

1940 s Retro Diamond And Gold Snake Chain Necklace
Located in New York , NY
Heavy, 14k gold retro (1940's) snake chain necklace, center bar has high quality diamonds set into
Category

Vintage 1940s American Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Georgian Hand and Snake Chain Necklace
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A striking Georgian necklace comprising a snake link chain and superb hand clasp. The clasp is
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Turquoise, 15k Gold

Nina Ricci Panther Necklace
By Nina Ricci
Located in Toronto, ON
Nina Ricci snake chain necklace with panther clasp.
Category

Late 20th Century American Chain Necklaces

Vintage Tiffany Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Chain Lariat Toggle Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in St.amford, CT
This is a stunning Tiffany & Co. Designer 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Snake Chain Necklace, hallmarked
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Alex Sepkus Platinum Gem-Set Ball Pendant Necklace
By Alex Sepkus
Located in Greenwich, CT
engraved and textured platinum, on an 18" snake chain necklace in platinum, designed by Alex Sepkus. 10mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

French Ridged Snake Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A unique ridged retro snake chain necklace.
Category

French Link Necklaces

Retro Gold Ruby Star Snake Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Classsic American Retro Gold Snake Chain necklace with solid ruby star motif front enclosing hidden
Category

Vintage 1940s American Choker Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Boucher Gold and Diamante Necklace
By Boucher Jewelers
Located in Toronto, ON
Boucher snake chain necklace with open-work gold and diamante clasp.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Rope Necklaces

Les Bernard Necklace
By Les Bernard
Located in Toronto, ON
Les Bernard silver-toned snake-chain necklace with mottled green center stone.
Category

Vintage 1980s American Multi-Strand Necklaces

18k Yellow Gold Snake Necklace Chain
Located in Surfside, FL
Thin 18k yellow gold snake chain Length 16.5 inches. Width 1.8mm.
Category

20th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Snake Necklace Chain
Located in Surfside, FL
Thin 18k yellow gold snake chain Length 16.5 inches. Width 1.8mm.
Category

20th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage GIORGIO ARMANI Jewelled Snake Head Chain Necklace
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage GIORGIO ARMANI Jewelled Snake Head Chain Necklace Measurements: Height: 0.67 inch (1.7 cm
Category

20th Century French Chain Necklaces

CHRISTIAN DIOR SNAKE CHAIN AND FAUX SHELL NECKLACE
By Christian Dior
Located in San Francisco, CA
GOLD GILT SNAKE CHAIN AND FAUX SHELL NECKLACE SIGNED CHRISTIAN DIOR PERFUME
Category

French Chain Necklaces

Victorian Snake Necklace
Located in Austin, TX
15k gold snake necklace with hidden locket. Rock crystal and topaz foiled head and locket with
Category

English Chain Necklaces

14 Karat Gold Necklace Minimal Short Double Snake Chain Greek Jewelry
By Maggoosh
Located in Athens, GR
Harmonia necklace This necklace consists of two yellow gold chains looped through each other
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Goldtone Snake Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Goldtone snake necklace which can be worn various ways due to clip on backside of snake head
Category

Unknown Chain Necklaces

Gold Snake Pendant Necklace
Located in Madison area, WI
gold chain. Beautifully dimensional with bared fangs and engraved body. The snake is a fascinating
Category

20th Century Unknown Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Snake Necklace With Emerald
Located in Los Angeles, CA
15k gold snakeskin feeling woven round chain, with a tail that coils around a scale textured snake
Category

Unknown Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

Lanvin Bold Snake Chain Lariat "Ariane"
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Lanvin Bold Snake Chain Lariat "Ariane" Spring 2013 New with tags
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces

Antique Victorian Solid 18K Thick Gold Snake Necklace, Dog Head Watch Chain
Located in Rottedam, NL
An extremely rare and highly collectable antique gold chain necklace in solid 18ct yellow gold
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German High Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold Locket on Snake Chain
Located in New York, NY
Oversized high carat gold locket on snake chain in fitted original box. Gold locket has
Category

British Chain Necklaces

Antique Georgian Snake-Link Gold Chain
Located in Sale, Cheshire
This majestic antique snake-link chain dates to the beginning of the 19th Century, and is modelled
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

18ct Yellow Gold Snake Link Chain
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Gorgeous Chain Attributes: Weight: 9.2gram Metal Colour: Yellow gold Metal: 18ct Chain
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

A Set of 14K Gold Snake Chains
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A set of 14k gold snake chains; both with beautifully made tube clasps. These chains can be worn
Category

American Chain Necklaces

Antique Diamond and Ruby, Gold Snake Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A great antique snake necklace with 18 kt gold box chain body chased decorated head and ruby eyes
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold

Mid-Victorian Enamel and Diamond Snake Necklace
Located in Birmingham, GB
A mid Victorian 20ct/ 22ct gold, enamel and gem-set snake necklace. The blue enamel head and
Category

Antique 1840s British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold

Antique Gold and Diamond Snake Necklace/ Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A great Antique snake necklace in 14 kt gold with diamond and pearls . The necklace can be reduced
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

18 carat yellow gold snake mesh necklace
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat yellow gold necklace designed with a snake mesh and a spring ring clasp. Weight : 15.00
Category

2010s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Sterling Silver and Coral Snake Necklace
Located in Heath, MA
Modern sterling silver snake chain necklace tooled by hand with coral stones adorning the serpent's
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Coral, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Garnet Snake Necklace circa 1900 18 Carat Gold Silver
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
necklace which boasts beautiful lifelike engraving on the snake’s head and has been beautifully crafted
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold, Silver

Vintage Lanvin Interchangeable Pendant Keira Knightley Necklace
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Green (most popular), red and brown. - Snake chain necklace. - Gold tone hardware. - Lobster clasp
Category

20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

FRED Gold Diamond Bow Necklace
By Fred
Located in Greenwich, CT
Flat-shaped snake chain gold necklace, centering on a fluted bow motif with nine full-cut round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Fred Paris Diamond Gold Bow Necklace
By Fred
Located in Greenwich, CT
Flat-shaped snake chain gold necklace, centering on a fluted bow motif with nine full-cut round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

INCREDIBLE YVES ST LAURENT GOLD GILT AND RHINESTONE NECKLACE
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Francisco, CA
WONDERFUL MULTI GOLD GILT SNAKE CHAIN AND PRONG SET RHINESTONE NECKLACE SIGNED YVES ST LAURENT
Category

French Chain Necklaces

Retro gold ruby snake-chain choker necklace
Located in New York, NY
This snake-chain choker necklace has a double snake chain in front and a pair of classic 1940's
SPECTACULAR YVES ST LAURENT SNAKE CHAIN STYLE NECKLACE
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Francisco, CA
THIS SUPERB EXAMPLE OF YVES ST LAURENTS WORK IS GILT SNAKE CHAINS WITH THREE DISCS SET AT DIFFERENT
Category

20th Century French Multi-Strand Necklaces

Gubelin Modernist Pendant on Gold Snake chain
By Gubelin
Located in New York, NY
GUBELIN Modernist Pendant on unsigned 18t Yellow Gold Snake chain, blue enamel design
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss More Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Pierre Cardin Pendant and Snake Chain, c. 1970
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Winnetka, IL
necklace by choosing color combination. Signed. An excellent example of Cardin's modernist, space-age
Category

Vintage 1960s French Drop Necklaces

18ct White Gold Snake Link Chain with Diamond Pendant
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Stunning. Item Attributes: Weight:                           4grams Metal Colour:                  White Metal Stamp:                   18ct Length:                            3...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

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Snake Chain Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact snake chain necklace you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 87 vintage or 71 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect snake chain necklace among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a snake chain necklace has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by J DAUPHIN, Maggoosh and Tiffany Co. are consistently popular. A snake chain necklace of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 36, is particularly popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and cabochon versions for sale. Most of our snake chain necklace for sale are for women, but there are 30 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Snake Chain Necklace?

The price for a snake chain necklace starts at $108 and tops out at $27,200 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $953.

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. 

Questions About Snake Chain Necklace
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    What the most popular necklace chain is at any given time has a lot to do with jewelry trends, which are constantly shifting, as well as personal taste. There are all kinds of stylish necklace chains out there, so there is no need to limit yourself to what is trending! In fact, finding just the right gold chain necklace is surprisingly complicated. Googling that phrase generates results ranging from bold hip-hop pieces to demure oval links. Narrow down your search to "gold chain necklace" on 1stDibs, and you still get more than 2,000 jewels. Some of the most popular chain necklaces include oval chain links, paper clip chains, curb link chains, snake chains and ball chains. Find your next chain necklace on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    An anchor chain is an unusual jewelry chain that can be fairly heavy and is a nice choice for men. You may also find that this is called a mariner chain. These chain links are often rounded, like a cable chain, or flattened so all the links lie the same way, like a cable chain. 1stDibs has a wide variety of anchor chains on sale.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    The most popular chain necklace at any given moment can vary based on trends. However, some styles have a long history of wear and remain in fashion despite changing trends. These include the oval link, the paper clip, the curb link, the rope and the herringbone. Find a wide variety of chain necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • It is a type of gold necklace made with cuban links. They are mostly made in gold but can be set with diamonds. It is a very popular style nowadays.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A curb chain necklace is composed of round links that are slightly twisted, flattened, interlocked and looped together to form a chain. Curb chain necklaces are popular in very fine formations as well as much chunkier variations. They are ideal for creating statement necklaces. Shop various designs of curb chain necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Chain necklaces are always in fashion. Jewelry trends are frequently changing but a dazzling chain necklace is a jewelry box essential. Fashionable chain necklaces include curb link chains, snake chains and ball chains. The best way to discover your perfect fit is to zero in on a particular name and type of link. Designers have tweaked a few styles repeatedly over the years, changing their scale and proportion. Find antique and vintage chain necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    What a long chain necklace is called depends on its length. Opera chains are 26 to 36 inches long and typically hang below the chest. At 37 inches and longer, rope chains are the longest styles and can be worn loose, layered, wrapped or knotted. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of chain necklaces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    The strongest style of chain for a necklace is a thick link chain. Link chains are the strongest type of chain because these chains do not have a bending point, and therefore can twist and be folded a number of ways without damaging the chain. There are many different types of link chains, including wheat chains, figaro chains, cable link chains, mariner link chains and curb link chains. When searching for a durable chain, avoid hollow chains and opt for independently soldered links that will never pull apart. Shop different styles of necklace chains and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A flat chain necklace is called a curb chain. These are made of round or oval links that are twisted so they lay flat when worn. This style of chain is versatile and strong. Shop a variety of curb chain jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    The most popular necklace chain length is arguably 18 inches. Called the princess length, the 18-inch chain works well on its own or with pendants. However, many people do prefer necklaces in other lengths. Shorter collar and choker necklaces can work well with strapless tops or for visually shortening a long neck, while longer necklaces can elongate the neck and are a great pick for layering. Shop a large selection of chain necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    The necklaces with a chain hanging down from them are usually called lariats. Some people refer to them as Y-shaped necklaces. Lariat necklaces first became popular during the age of Art Deco. Pieces from the era usually feature platinum metal and are set with pearls, diamonds and other gemstones. On 1stDibs, find a selection of lariat necklaces.

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