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18 Karat White Gold Golf Chain Necklace "Motion" Collection by D&A
By D and A Style
Located in Singapore, SG
collection from D&A high jewellery has been specially designed to embody them This unusual chain necklace was
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21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Sterling Silver Jet Mourning Necklace Chain 19 Inch Unusual and Rare 925
Located in Camelford, GB
STERLING SILVER BLACK JET MOURNING STYLE NECKLACE CHAIN DETAILS Material: Sterling Silver (chain and beads
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Antique Late 19th Century British Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chanel Bow Charm Chain Necklace
Located in London, GB
An unusual Chanel chain necklace with bow detail. Made from high carat gold plated metal in the
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Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Recycled 18k Gold Sapphire Beaded Handmade Chain Necklace and more
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
sparkle and color. An unusual clasp keeps this chain necklace secure and adds more versatility allowing
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold...

1990 s Gucci Double Layer Gold Link Necklace with Watch Chain Style Clasp
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
One Ladies 18kt Yellow Gold Double Layer Link Necklace,Exhibiting An Unusual 18kt Watch Chain Style
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1990s Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Pair Extremely Rare Chinese Export Plates
Located in Wilton, CT
Rim is Decorated with an Unusual Chain Design.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Ceramics

Antique Victorian Cameo Marcasite Necklace Sterling Silver, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
unusual and attractive design, it is a flat chain, it lies comfortably around the neck, and has an pattern
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Marcasite, Sterling Silver

Art Deco 3.15 Carat Sapphire and Old Cut Diamond Necklace, circa 1915
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
fixed to a striking and unusual chain. Wonderful. Cut – Round cut sapphire. The diamonds are eight-cut
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Very Rare Bronze Chandelier 6-Arm, circa 1900
Located in Liverpool, GB
an unusual chain around the whole body. The whole is completed with incredibly detailed floral motifs
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Antique 19th Century European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Oversized Victorian Buckle Locket and Chain
Located in Wynnewood, PA
locket is engraved on the back. It is quite unusual to have the chain on the locket. This chain is made
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Chanel Double Link Chain and Leather Belt
By Ugo Correani for Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Sometimes the simplest piece is the best! More unusual double link chain and leather belt. Would
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Late 20th Century French Belts

SATURDAY SALE Large Iron Chain-Link Floor Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
Unusual floor lamp in iron chain with three supports for the custom linen shade.
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20th Century Unknown Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

1950s MIRIAM HASKELL Slinky Chain Necklace Multicolored Rhinestone Drop
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This unusual 1950s MIRIAM HASKELL Slinky Chain Necklace with blue stone and blue rhinestone
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Vintage 1950s American Drop Necklaces

Recycled 18k Gold Sapphire Briolettes Handmade Chain Necklace and More
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
add a subtle splash of sparkle and color. An unusual clasp keeps this chain necklace secure and adds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold...

A Superb Unusual Antique French Louis XVI style cut crystal, mercury glass silvered bronze Chandelier, 19th century
Located in New York, NY
bronze multi light chandelier of fine detail embellished with unusual crystal & chains, 19th century.
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Gold Ring 18 Karat Curb Chain Link Stacking Band Chunky Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
This unusual 18 carat gold chain ring makes a stylish statement with its masculine elegance. The
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Restored Coffee Tea Set and Tray Art Deco
Located in Oakland, CA
Coffee tea set and tray Art Deco newly restored fresh silver plate. An unusual design with a rope
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Vintage 1930s Argentine Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Massive forged iron Floorlamp
Located in Brussels, BE
unusual floorlamp ,massive chain, very heavy
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Vintage 1960s French Floor Lamps

Modern Art Inspired Gilt Necklace
Located in New York City, NY
An unusual gilt snake chain necklace with two hand-painted face plaques.
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Vintage 1980s Multi-Strand Necklaces

"BEARDSLEE" Arts Crafts 5-Light Fixture
By Beardslee Chandelier Co.
Located in Vancouver, BC
with matching canopy and chain. Note the unusual Gothic-style decorations and center shade
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

"MILLER" Powerful Empire Light Fixture (8-Light)
By Beardslee Chandelier Co.
Located in Vancouver, BC
chain. Intricate geometrical chain-very unusual. A great fixture which is interesting to look at from
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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Striking Carved Jade Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in McLean, VA
unusual flower motif chain. Approximate diamond total weight is 2.55 ct.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Exotic Ethiopian Opal Tassle Necklace
By Helen Ringus
Located in TRYON, NC
ct diamonds is suspended from a 36 inch silver and opal bead chain. Charming and unusual, this
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Silver

Circa 1850 "Rose" Rococo Revival Ormolu Fixture with Hand-cut Glass ball Shades
Located in Vancouver, BC
manufacture. Original ‘Ormolu’ finish with unusual opal glass inserts, antique chains and scroll work. Sourced
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Antique 19th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants

18th Century Italian Gilt Wood and Bronze Lantern
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
stands for the royal bloodline of Jesus. The chain is an unusual design in bronze which attaches to a
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Lanterns

Non Regulation Officer s Sword White Brass Hilt Ca 1830-1850
Located in Palm City, FL
Presented is a one-of-a-kind officer's sword with a hand tooled bone grip, unusual pommel, and
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Antique 19th Century American Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Steel, Brass

Unusual Chain Wood Center Table With Glass Top
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual center table comes with an interlocking hand carved wood base. Each leg has a carved
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20th Century African Center Tables

Materials

Wood, Glass

Pair of early Philips milk glass lights with unusual chain
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Pair of vintage Philips milk glass shades with original fittings and canopy, exceptional chain
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Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Matinee Length Cable Chain with Sculpted Oval Links Mini-Toggle in Yellow Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This unusual chain was crafted here in our shop by Eytan Brandes and features oval links that
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgar Unusual Amethyst Chain Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
An chain necklace by Bulgari sustaining an unusually cut amethyst. Made in Italy, circa 1970.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold

Bulgari Unusual Intaglio Gold Chain Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
An unusual gold chain bracelet by Bulgari, presenting five fine 19th century intaglios in hard
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chain Bracelets

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Unusual Link Long Gold Chain Bracelet
Located in Aspen, CO
Nine inches in length and weighing 21.25 grams, this unusual link bracelet is great for a large
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold

A Fine Unusual Long Pinchbeck Chain
Located in Stamford, CT
leaked out of the family. This long Pinchbeck chain is made of links that are repousse
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English Chain Necklaces

22K Gold Heavy and Substantial 21 inch long Braided Link Contemporary Chain
Located in Aspen, CO
22K yellow gold heavy braided chain with an ornate hook clasp. This unusual chain has been acid
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Unusual Ball Chain Necklace with Aurora and Pearls
Located in New York, NY
Large scale blackened ball chain necklace interdispersed with rows of pearls and aurora borealis
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Vintage 1980s American Chain Necklaces

Unusual Vintage Long Chain in 20K and 14K
Located in Aspen, CO
Gold long chain with 20K gold beads and 14K tube and smaller ball spacers. This necklace is 25
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Mid-20th Century Artisan Chain Necklaces

French Platinum 18 Karat Enamel Charm Necklace
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Platinum and links of 18K yellow Gold. Suspended from this unusual chain are 5 exceptionally unique and
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Vintage 1940s French Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Unusual Bucellati Dollar Coin Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
smooth 18kt yellow gold link chain. Made by Buccellati, circa 1970s. The item is unusual for the house
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique French Gold Necklace with Unusual Elements
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1900, 18k, attributed French. This stylish antique necklace is decorated with two different impeccably handmade elements. Its charming look is underscored by meticulous attenti...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Bulgari Unusual Agate Ruby Emerald Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
An 18kt yellow gold curb link chain sustaining an unusual pendant representing the portrait of "La
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Agate, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold

Unusual Reverse Carved Crystal Enamel Art Deco Necklace
By Krementz Co
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and green enamel motifs, suspended from a link chain decorated at intervals with alternating green and
Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

LONG CHAIN WITH BLACK VENETIAN GLASS BEADS
Located in Alford, MA
Unusual and fabulous chain necklace of brass and handmade black glass Venetian beads in various
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Vintage 1940s Chain Necklaces

Antique Gold Fancy Double Prince Albert Chain
Located in Stamford, CT
the fobs or change them. As a necklace, the Prince Albert chain is an unusual every day jewel. As a
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English Chain Necklaces

Antique Yellow Gold Whimsical Link Watch Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous unusual Antique watch chain necklace made of 18k yellow gold. Extension (the top part with
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Slide Chain with Fobs and Keys 18 kt
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
An unusual 18kt chain holding a toggle, fob, watch key and slide. All are set with hard stone
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Antique 1870s Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Handmade Chain with Garnet Cabochon Clasp
Located in Narberth, PA
A very unusual gold chain from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! This exceptional handmade necklace is
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold

18 Karat Gold and Platinum Woven Long Chain, circa 1950
Located in Aspen, CO
18K and platinum unusual long chain. This chain is 28 inches long, has an intricate link, and is
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Mid-20th Century American Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Platinum

Italian Bi Color Tubular Chain of in 18kt Yellow and White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
An Italian bicolor chain necklace. An unusual contemporary bicolor chain, crafted in Vicenza Italy
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

UNOAERRE 1950 Mid-Century Vintage 35 Inches Long Chain In 14Kt Yellow Gold
By UnoAErre
Located in Miami, FL
1950. The chain has an unusual length of thirty-five inches and been crafted in rich yellow gold of 14
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modernist Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Large Cast Bronze Brutalist Sculpture
Located in London, GB
A large, likely Italian 60s cast bronze sculpture on custom made stand. Clever and unusual
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Vintage 1960s Italian Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Steel

French Style Brass and Crystal Chandelier Reverse Painted Glass Center Pediment
Located in Toledo, OH
. Handcut crystal and star drops. Unusual chain links.
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20th Century Unknown French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

c.1920 French Hand-Wrought Iron Lantern
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Vintage French hand-wrought iron lantern with the original and very unusual chain. Completely
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Early 20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

c.1920 French Hand-Wrought Iron 8 Light Chandelier
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Vintage French hand-wrought iron 8 light chandelier with the original and very unusual chain
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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

1970s Cartier Gold Curb Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Cincinnati, OH
unusual solid gold link chain. Substantial and wearable. A great go-to bracelet. Signed and numbered
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Vintage 1970s German Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

Kieselstein-Cord Sterling Silver Link Alligator Vintage Bracelet, circa 1995
By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1
Located in Aspen, CO
recurring motif, this bracelet is an unusual because of the link chain - usually one sees the alligator head
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Late 20th Century North American Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Kieselstein-Cord Sterling Silver Link Alligator Vintage Bracelet, circa 1995
By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1
Located in Aspen, CO
recurring motif, this bracelet is an unusual because of the link chain - usually one sees the alligator head
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Late 20th Century North American Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Cote Rue Metal and Glass Industrial Pendant Lights
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
f Cote Rue pendant lights aluminum and original molded glass shades, unusual chain detail and
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Unusual Chain For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact unusual chain 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 yellow gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 212 vintage editions and 23 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect unusual chain may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 carat and 1 carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic unusual chain over the years, but those made by Chanel, Bulgari and AB Jewelry NYC are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An unusual chain of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring diamond, from our inventory of 27, is particularly popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our unusual chain for sale are for women, but there are 91 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Unusual Chain?

The price for an unusual chain starts at $60 and tops out at $133,669 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $2,522.