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Hand-Crafted Arts
Crafts Leaded Stained Glass Lantern from Holland, circa 1920
Located in Houston, TX
light ambiance produced by the stained glass look. Features a unusual chain connector with a stained
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Materials
Stained Glass
Gold Chain with Unusual LInks
Located in Darnestown, MD
Stylish gold chain with unusual links that are both scored and twisted. Measures 30 1/2" long
Category
Vintage 1960s Link Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Contemporary Long Chain of Double Circles
Located in Aspen, CO
flat links are 9.2 mm long and 6.6 mm. in width. This unusual chain weighs an impressive 28.8 grams
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Link Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Unusual Etruscan Link Gold Book Chain Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
This unusual gold link bracelet from the Victorian era (ca1880) is quite a special piece! The
Category
Antique 1880s Victorian Link Bracelets
Materials
18k Gold
Austrian Art Nouveau Pendant with Leaded Glass Butterflies and Chunk Glass
Located in Petaluma, CA
years of selling lighting, this is not like anything I have ever seen. This has the original unusual
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
14K Rare
Unusual Intertwined Bead Style Pocket Watch Chain
Located in Dallas, TX
14K Rare & Unusual Intertwined Bead Style Pocket Watch Chain - 14K Yellow gold chain ,measuring 12
Category
20th Century Pocket Watches
Unusual Chanel Square Quilted Black Leather Backpack Bag With Chain Straps
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unusual and rare Chanel quilted black leather square shaped backpack with CC logo and classic gold
Category
1990s French Backpacks
British Sailor
s Woolwork with Unusual Border and a Fine Chain Stitch
Located in Downingtown, PA
British sailor's woolwork with unusual border,
Chain stitch,
Circa 1875
The unusually designed
Category
Antique 1860s English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
Antique Edwardian Silver Albert Chain, Watch Chain
Located in NEWARK, GB
other.
It is stamped on each link with the lion passant and quite unusual for Albert chains it is also
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian More Jewelry
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
1950s Emerald and 1.02 Carat Diamond White Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
.
The unusual chain from which the necklace suspends to either side of the bow style setting is composed
Category
Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Long Gold Chain
Located in Aspen, CO
Long gold chain, 32.5 grams, 32 inches in length, this chain with unusual links can be worn at two
Category
20th Century American Retro Link Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
$2,250
Antique Seed Pearl and Enamel Yellow Gold Gate Bracelet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
era. The name 'gate' bracelet alludes to the unusual chain style of interlocked barred panels
Category
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Link Bracelets
Materials
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Bvlgari 18K Mariner
s Long Vintage Chain.
By Bulgari
Located in Aspen, CO
Bulgari 18K long vintage chain. This 36 inch chain is most unusual of this type because it is
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Link Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Pair of 1940
s Industrial Chain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Unusual lamp made from industrial chain. Custom shade. The base measures 10x4 and the shade
Category
Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
18 Karat French Long Chain, circa 1890
Located in Aspen, CO
chain has an unusual link, heavy, and in excellent condition. Made in Paris at the end of the 19th
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Link Necklaces
Copper top dining table with iron chain base
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Copper topped dining table with unusual large iron chain link base.
Category
Late 20th Century American Dining Room Tables
Materials
Copper, Iron
1900s Antique Rose Gold Double Albert Watch Chain
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, rare and unusual example of a 9 karat rose gold double Albert watch chain; part of
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Pocket Watches
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Shakudo Mixed Metals Watch Chain with Carnelian Fob
Located in Narberth, PA
, making it easier for the watch to be withdrawn from a pocket.
This highly unusual watch chain from the
Category
Antique 1880s Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
Carnelian, Sterling Silver, Shakudo
Shed Antler Chandelier with 6 Lights and Carved Horn Chain
Located in Houston, TX
This unusual light has its chain made from horn. We have a pair of these lights. The price is for
Category
20th Century Belgian Chandeliers and Pendants
Pucci Gold-Tone Metal Chain Belt with Monogram Medalions - Signe
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastic Emilio Pucci 1960s gold-tone chain belt with unusual clip closure clasp and monogrammed
Category
1960s Italian Belts
18k Yellow Gold Freeform Textured Swirl Link Long Statement Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
This very unusual long statement chain necklace is very well crafted in Italy in solid 18k yellow
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
VICTORIAN 1900 Antique 29 Inches Twisted Lings Long Chain In 19Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Victorian period, back in the 1890-1900. The unusual twenty-nine inches chain has been crafted with gorgeous
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Rope Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Pair Bronze Lion Masks
Located in Stamford, CT
Unusual pair of bronze lion masks joined by a wrought bronze chain of interlocking rectangular and
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
$2,600
ART NOVEAU Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Opera Glasses
Located in New York City, NY
with chain . They feature a foliate design and gem set bees. It also has a very unusual extra long
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Vanity Items
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, 14k Gold
Alabaster Disc Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
A 19th century alabaster disc chandelier with unusual original brass chains.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Silver Mounted Diamond Cut-Glass Bowl Light Attributed to F&C Osler
By F.
C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A fine diamond cut bowl suspended on three chains of unusual design.
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Lanterns
Materials
Silver Plate
Gold Gilt Magazine Holder from France
Located in Toronto, ON
An unusual gilded chain link magazine holder.....This is the most unique "brutalist" chain link
Category
Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Gold Leaf
Stunning Italian 24 Carat Gold Plated Chandelier
Located in North Miami, FL
Exquisite gold plated spirals hanging from an unusual canopy with gold chains. A magnificent effect
Category
20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Neo-Gothic carved wood chandelier with 4 lights
Located in Houston, TX
This unusual light has its original chain and canopy and has wonderful carvings. It has various
Category
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic red handbag with leather and chain straps. unusual vertical quilting, lined in leather
Category
1980s French Handbags and Purses
$2,800
Monumental and Heavy Vintage Industrial Light
Located in Houston, TX
drop down cluster. Comes with unusual handmade iron chain and canopy. Additional photos of cluster and
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Industrial Lanterns
Materials
Iron
French Antique Rose Diamond Negligé
Located in New York, NY
dangles with interesting shapes suspended from a very unusual 18K chain with small ornate rings
Category
Antique 1820s French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Central Asian Horse Cover, 1880s or earlier
Located in Istanbul, TR
An unusual horse cover done in chain stitch with silk on a woolen felted background, called trade
Category
Antique 19th Century Uzbek Tribal Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Large English Cut Glass Chandelier of Fine Quality by F
C Osler
By F.
C. Osler
Located in Kent, Dover
cut throughout with unusual lozenge shaped chains and finely cut pendants. The metal work of silver
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants
Versace Draped Dress
By Versace
Located in New York, NY
Palest lilac pink jersey draped dress by Versace with gilt chain straps and unusual keyhole back
Category
1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
Caldwell Bronze Etched Floral Opal Glass Three-Light Lantern Chandelier Fixture
By Edward F. Caldwell
Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
glass that is wonderfully etched with floral motif.. An unusual double chain at the top with engraved
Category
Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Murano Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
different style of glasses. There is an unusual metal chain to hang it to the ceiling.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Antique Afghan Ersari Rug with Earth Tone Palette
Located in New York, NY
emblematic, quartered “Ongurghe”, octagonal tribal guls. No minor guls or other devices. Unusual layout
Category
Mid-20th Century Afghan Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Indian Solid Silver Coriander Pattern Water Bottle, Kashmir, circa 1880
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century Indian, Kashmir unusual solid silver (surahi) water bottle, the traditional
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Centerpieces
Materials
Silver
Miniature Koret 50s Brocade Evening Bag w/ Gold Hardware
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
hardware and chain. Unusual etching work on clasp, frame and pull tab. Outside flap pocket and leather
Category
1950s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
Clear Bubble Glass Mid-Century Brass French Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
A small brass and glass pendant light.
France, c1960s.
Unusual bubble like form.
No chain or
Category
Mid-20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Chanel Couture 1960s Cream
Navy Silk Polka Dot Skirt Suit
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1960's for a discerning Montreal client. Unusual presentation of classic Chanel chain on the outside of
Category
1960s French Skirt Suits
Maryland Album Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
chintz applique (broderie perse). The most unusual block is the chain with a padded square on point with
Category
Antique 19th Century American Quilts
Materials
Cotton
$8,500
French Wood, Iron and Crystal Six-Light Chandelier with Swag Surround
Located in Atlanta, GA
. This swag chain is very unusual and charming and is made of crystal and metal. The top of this
Category
20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Avian Album Quilt, 1870
Located in Darnestown, MD
unusual. The diagonal chain grid is a rarity. The half blocks are beautifully filled with flowers. In
Category
Antique 19th Century American Quilts
Materials
Cotton
$6,800
Rainbow Moonstone and Emerald Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Kyanite Gems
Located in Nantucket, MA
A stunning and very unusual pendant necklace. The chain portion is comprised of round, brilliant
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Kyanite, Sterling Silver
MR. JOHN 4pc TICKING STRIPE ENSEMBLE
By Mr. John
Located in Alford, MA
stripe at the ends has an unusual fringe of bronze metal chain.
Underneath is a great
Category
1970s Dress and Coat Ensembles
Antique Pair French Gilt Alabaster Cassolettes Urns Vases Candlesticks Mourey
Located in Dublin, Ireland
generous proportions. Last half of the Nineteenth Century.
The unusual decorative handles with hanging
Category
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Candelabras
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Victorian Pearl
Diamond Starburst Brooch
Pendant Circa 1890s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
A superb Victorian pearl & diamond starburst brooch with a pendant fitting and safety chain. An
Category
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold
Art Nouveau French Repousse Rose Cut Diamond Gold Slide Mirror
Located in Narberth, PA
favorite chain. This unusual and beautiful pendant is quite a special piece and would make a wonderful
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau French Sterling Gilt Repousse Slide Locket
Located in Narberth, PA
the top and would look spectacular worn on a silver chain. This unusual and beautiful locket would
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers
Materials
Sterling Silver
Early Victorian 1.25 Total Carat Rose Cut Diamond and Ruby Snake Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
two French owl marks, indicating it was imported into France, a safety latch, and chain. An unusual
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Early Victorian Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold and Lucite Link Chain
Located in New York, NY
Unusual chain necklace of alternating gilt and lucite links. 1980's USA. Excellent condition. 17" x
Category
Vintage 1980s American Chain Necklaces
Chain with Elongated, Sculptural Links in Yellow Gold, circa 1990
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This unusual chain features long links with full, angled sides. Subtle but beautiful, and great
Category
Late 20th Century Israeli Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Opal and Rock Crystal Chain Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A fabulous and unusual chain necklace from the Art Deco (ca1920) era! This attractive piece is
Category
Vintage 1920s Unknown Chain Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
Unusual Victorian Black Snake Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
and eternal love.
The bracelet also is worn in a highly unusual fashion. The snake's chain (body
Category
Antique 1890s American Chain Bracelets
Materials
Brass, Enamel
18 Karat Heavy Link Chain
Located in Aspen, CO
18K unusual and fine link gold chain, 18 inches long and weighing 62.6 grams. The link is a bit
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Late Victorian Chain Necklaces
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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.
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