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Vintage 18K Gold Textured Mariners Link Italian Chain
Located in Venice, CA
variations of classic designs, while others have links that are more beautiful and unusual, making the chain
Category
20th Century Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Vulcanite chain necklace, chunky mariner link
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive and unusual antique Victorian Vulcanite chain necklace.
The necklace features large
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Silver Swirl Hand Forged Link Chain Necklace circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
soldered necklace is of very high quality.
This is a beautiful and unusual vintage silver chain necklace
Category
Vintage 1970s Chain Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Victorian Heavy Gold Chain with Horse and Hand Motif
Located in Narberth, PA
A fantastic and very unusual gold chain from the Victorian (circa 1880) era! This unique handmade
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold
Ermani Bulatti Antiqued Silver Tone Triple Chain Necklace circa 1980s
Located in London, GB
, snake and an unusual box chain design. It has a large ring bolt clasp. The necklace is length 42cm
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Chain Necklaces
18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Chain Massif Effect Bracelet
By Olivo Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Unusual design chain bracelet with great visual effect in Yellow gold with white and yellow satin
Category
2010s Italian Chain Bracelets
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bruno Dal Lago 1970 Vicenza Modernist Links Chain In Polished 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
very unusual to find a vintage chain like this with a length of one meter. Can be wear as long, double
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Charles II Chandelier
Located in Kent, Dover
A Charles II silver plated bronze chandelier of good proportions, with drop in arms and unusual
Category
Antique 1680s Chandeliers and Pendants
$4,112
Miriam Haskell Tropical Hoop Necklace
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Miriam Haskell tropical resin chain link and hoop necklace. 1960's USA. Excellent condition
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chain Necklaces
EDWARDIAN 1910 Long 54 Inches Necklace Sautoir In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
the Edwardian period, back in the 1910. The chain has an unusual length of fifty-four inches and been
Category
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Fendi Multi-Strand Necklace with Charms and a Mink Ball
By Fendi
Located in US
Fendi mink and chain necklace with logo charm and small squirrel like charm. Unusual chain looks
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Base Metal
Good Mid-Victorian Cut and Moulded Glass Antique Chandelier by F&C Osler
By F.
C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
hung receiver bowl and flute cut finial the top canopy hung with unusual chains of drops unique to F&C
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Deco Brass and Milk Glass Pendant, 1920s
Located in Vienna, AT
tiered socket and glass support, to the unusual chain, up to the slender canopy, all these elements have
Category
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Crocodile shoulder bag with glazed black skins
gold plated hardware 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1970s...Beautiful and well made bag is fully lined in buttery soft black leather...With an unusual chain
Category
1970s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Opal Pendant with Chain, Boulder Opal, Circa 1940s
Located in Northampton, MA
bottom the pendant measures 26.11mm and it is 16.45mm wide. The chain is 20".
And what an unusual
Category
Vintage 1940s North American Retro Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold
Unusual Chanel By Karl Lagerfeld Goldtone Double Spiral Chain Belt
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Geneva, CH
Timeless late 80s - early 90s Chanel double gold plated chain belt with iconic CC logo medallion
Category
1990s French Belts
Rare antique Mining themed Albert chain, watch chain
Located in NEWARK, GB
A rare antique Albert chain or watch chain.
This Albert chain has an unusual mining themed design
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Charm Bracelets
Materials
Steel
French Mechanical Watch Chain and Fob
Located in New York, NY
Unusual French silver watch chain of fine woven flat fox chain with a button hole toggle which
Category
Antique 1880s French Late Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Early Victorian Sterling Coin Pocketknife
Chain
Located in Narberth, PA
A unique and very unusual Franc coin pendant and chain from the early Victorian (ca1812) era! This
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Vanity Items
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Yellow Gold Helmet Pendant and Chain
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This pedant is so unusual and the twisted chain is perfect for it. The helmet has so much detail on
Category
Vintage 1960s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Retro Wide Graduating Gold Gooseneck Chain Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A fantastic and unusual gooseneck chain necklace from the Retro (ca1940) era! This stunning piece
Category
Vintage 1940s Retro Choker Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
M. Lowe 22 Karat Gold Flat Link Chain
Located in Berkeley, CA
length for any man or woman who is looking for an unusual gold chain.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
22k Gold
Rolex Ladies yellow gold Multi-Chain Manual winding Bracelet Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Unusual Ladies Rolex Multi-Chain-Bracelet Watch - Manual winding. White gold case (15mm diameter
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold
Japanese Old Hand Cast Temple Bell with Double Chain Hanger
Located in South Burlington, VT
From Japan an unusual find- and excellent candidate to accent your indoor or outdoor garden space
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Gilt Metal Black Enameled Cherub Necklace with Black Glass Beaded Chain
Located in London, GB
gilt. The finish is quite rough.
This is a wonderful and unusual cherub pendant and chain. Circa 1930s.
Category
Vintage 1930s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Enamel, Gilt Metal
RETRO MODERNIST 1970 Vintage Long Chain In Solid .925 Sterling Silver
By Taxco
Located in Miami, FL
, carefully crafted in solid .925/.999 sterling silver with high polished finish. The chain is very unusual
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Modernist Link Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
“Golden Turtle” Buddhist Chain Belt with Dangling Turtle Talisman – O/S, 1980s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A striking and unusual beauty, this chain belt features figural Buddhas and a large dangling
Category
1980s Unknown Belts
“Golden Turtle” Buddhist Chain Belt with Dangling Turtle Talisman – O/S, 1980s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A striking and unusual beauty, this chain belt features figural Buddhas and a large dangling
Category
1980s Unknown Belts
Late 1990s Gucci by Tom Ford Backless Cashmere Chain Sweater Top Black
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
halterneck which is held up by a metal link chain. An unusual piece of Gucci, this stretchy top has the
Category
1990s Italian Blouses and Tops
Bvlgari Roma 1970 Rolls Royce Key Chain In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Black Enamel
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Rolls Royce key chain designed by Bvlgari.
Beautiful and unusual key chain, created in Milano
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Desk Accessories
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Silver Charm Longguard Necklace
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Unusual long silver chain from which a collection of 25 charms is suspended.
Category
Antique 1890s Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
19th Century Antique Gold Sautoir
Located in Geneva, CH
Unusual Antique gold 9k long chain sautoir all engraved and openwork.
The clasp is illustrated by a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian More Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Shape Plaster Pendant Light Fixture
By Serge Roche
Located in San Francisco, CA
chain.
An unusual pale green color with high quality hardware.
Recently re-wired and ready to install
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Black Bakelite and grey channel set paste necklace, Germany, 1930s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
channnel set pastes, with a chrome chain - unusual in its opening and closing. One side drops down and
Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Base Metal
Antique Jugend, Art Nouveau Pendant Necklace in Silver by F. Bang Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A 1920s handmade silver pendant with original 60 cm handmade chain in an unusual pattern. Made by
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Jugendstil Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Vintage sterling Mexican grapes pendant with sterling and turquoise from LB
By Lorraines
Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
silver clasp and enhancer chain finish this unusual piece.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
DeNicola Gripoix Poured Glass Brooch
By DeNicola
Located in New York, NY
pearl accents with unusual braided chain bezels. Many American companies contracted Gripoix in the
Category
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Steven Battelle 21.0 Carats Tanzanites Diamonds 22K Gold Cross Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
on the bail complete this treasure that could have graced a king's court in the Middle Ages. Unusual
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Tanzanite, 22k Gold
Circa 1920 Pair of Art Deco Holophane Prismatic
Bronze Pendants Lanterns Light
By Holophane
Located in Lowestoft, GB
unusual adjustable bronze chain galleries. Each light also has its original chain, original interior
Category
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Loris Azzaro Lurex Crochet Evening Bag
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Geneva, CH
chain mail. This unusual piece opens to a light taupe silk lining.
Dimensions (approx.) :
Soft knit
Category
1970s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
Cameo Multicolor Bead Gold Slide Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
are different color. Built in hidden catch and safety chain. Very unusual bracelet. Most likely
Category
Vintage 1940s Retro Bracelets
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pierre Bex Art Deco Style Silver Plated Red and Black Enamel Rhinestone Necklace
By Pierre Bex
Located in London, GB
43.7cm / 17.2 inches, and the pendant is 3cm / 1.18 inches by 2.5cm / .98 inches. The chain has unusual
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver Plate
1930s Brutalist Murano Glass
Brass Suspension Chandelier Barovier
Toso Attr.
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Torquay, GB
fitting.
The unusual combination of brass chain-like rods and thick walled glass delivers an elegant yet
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Victorian 5.25 Carat Citrine and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
decoration.
The pendant suspends from a contemporary 18k yellow gold 18" fine link curb chain via an unusual
Category
Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany
Co. 1970 Long Necklace Sautoir in Solid Texture 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Textured long chain designed by Tiffany & co.
Very unusual long chain, created by Tiffany & Co
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Rope Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian silver watch fob pendant, St Christopher
Located in NEWARK, GB
nice chunky chain.
A nice unusual find.
Marks and era:
Fully hallmarked for sterling silver
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Japanese Antique Classic Sun And Moon Garden Lantern, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
tall and 11 inches diameter; cicada is 2 inches long
A 36 Inch bonus chain included
An unusual
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Copper
Zircon Pendant circa 1940s Original Box 4 Carats Pristine
Located in Northampton, MA
delicate and unusual 16" chain accompanied the pendant when I acquired it, is a perfect color match for the
Category
Vintage 1940s North American Retro Drop Necklaces
Materials
Zircon, 14k Gold
One Egyptian goddess Hippo Taweret Taueret Carved Charm 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
. The loop at the top of each can be used to attach earring or necklace chain
These unusual find came
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Japanese Tall Antique Lantern with Double Doors and Fine Details, 12"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, an early 19th century handsome antique handcrafted bronze lantern- an unusual one- with
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Garden Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
Murano Hanging Fixture by Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in New York, NY
Unusual, Large Chain-Link Chandelier. Mixed Clear & Clear w/ White Striped Links on Chromed Metal
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Handmade 22 Carat Gold Teddy Bear Ring by Lucie Heskett-Brem
Located in London, GB
’ for her masterful skill in chain creation. This flexible chain ring is unusual and intricate
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Modern Band Rings
Materials
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
SEAMAN SCHEPPS Gold Sapphire Aquamarine Pearl Chain
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
double pearl sapphire aquamarine unusual chain necklaces made by seaman schepps
Category
American Chain Necklaces
Vintage 18K Gold Rolo Wrecking Ball Chain
Located in Rottedam, NL
Made of solid 15k yellow gold this unusual chain is decorated with two little ball orbs. The orbs
Category
Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
1940s Architectural Long Rose and Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
36 inches long
This necklace weighs 76.1 grams
This most unusual chain necklace has a wonderful
Category
Vintage 1940s Retro Chain Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Edwardian Fancy Link Rose Gold Watch Chain Necklace
Located in Rottedam, NL
and extender.
Made of 8ct rose gold this unusual chain is decorated with fancy links which have an
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Gold Repousse Chain, Gold Convertible Bracelets and Chain
Located in Rottedam, NL
as two chunky chain bracelets (as shown on the photos).
This unusual chain is decorated with fancy
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Late Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold
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