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Antique Victorian Solid 18K Thick Gold Snake Necklace, Dog Head Watch Chain
Located in Rottedam, NL
lenght of 40 cm including its hook and lobster lock.
This unusual chain has a puffy snake pattern and is
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century German High Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
An Antique Gold Rosary of Unusual Concept
Located in London, GB
piece is in fine condition and the Gold, which tests as 22 carat, is dazzling. The chain is 19 inches
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Georgian Chain Necklaces
Materials
22k Gold
Highly Unusual and Collectible Equestrian Charm Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An equestrian's dream come true! This highly collectible charm necklace is made up of 27 charms all revolving around the equestrian theme. Charms include horses, foxes, riding boots,...
Category
American Chain Necklaces
Unusual Gold and Diamond Bow Knot Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Heavy 18KT Gold and Platinum highly stylized necklace
Unusual Long Double Strand Necklace with Poured Glass
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a fabulous link! The blue glass melon beads are set off nicely by rhinestone rondelles and rose colored glass. This can be worn as a double strand necklace using the screw cl...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces
Unusual Long Double Strand Necklace with Poured Glass
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a fabulous link! The blue glass melon beads are set off nicely by rhinestone rondelles and rose colored glass. This can be worn as a double strand necklace using the screw cl...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces
Cartier Paris Gold Neck Chain
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An unusual 18k gold link chain designed as interlocking links of an elongated figure eight motif
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Stunning Buccellati Brushed Gold Long Neck Chain
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
links. It is very unusual to find a chain of this length and size of link from Buccellati. Each link is
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Italian Chain Necklaces
Antique Edwardian Rose and White Gold Trombone Link Chain
Located in Sale, Cheshire
Highly unusual trombone link chain with alternating rose gold and white gold links. It dates from
Category
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
spectacular French chandelier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Opaline glass chandelier with unusual chain
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Patek Philippe Jean-Pierre Meyrin White Gold Chain-Link Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Designed by Jean-Pierre Meyrin, this unusual chain-linked bracelet watch by Patek Philippe is an
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Dutch Pewter 5 Arm Chandelier
Located in Sheffield, MA
Dutch Pewter 5 arm chandelier with scrolled arms, and unusual chain. Not electrified.
Category
Antique 19th Century Dutch Chandeliers and Pendants
Christian Lacroix Sun Pendant 1988
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Verviers, BE
of Resin. Unusual articulated gold plated chain. Excellent condition. Size: Diameter of Sun: 7 cm - 2
Category
Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces
Pair of Petite Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Federal Etching
Located in Heath, MA
etching, original rolled brass bands and unusual chains. These petite pendant lights have been newly
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Unusual Schoolhouse Chain Pendant
Located in Portland, OR
This schoolhouse chain pendant is such an archetype of its era that we essentially reproduced it
Category
Early 20th Century American Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants
Pair of American Art Deco Ceiling Lights
Located in Coral Gables, FL
of the cap. From the ceiling cap an unusual chain supports the globe. The chain can be shortened by
Category
20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Unusual and attractive rust chain floor lamp
Located in Water Mill, NY
Unusual and attractive rust chain floor lamp
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Floor Lamps
Iron chandelier with curls and unusual hand wrought chain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rought iron chandelier with eight lights
Category
Vintage 1930s Spanish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
English Vintage Gold Chain
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An English creation circa 1960s, this unusual necklace/chain of 15KT yellow gold is comprised of
Category
Mid-20th Century British Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold
An unusual steel chandelier with , 18 lights, French 19th cent
Located in New York, NY
An unusual steel chandelier chain and canopy, 18 lights, French, late 19th century, not wired
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
TIFFANY PARIS Caduceus Key Chain
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
Unusual sterling silver key chain with figural caduceus, made by Tiffany Paris.
Very graceful and
Category
Vintage 1970s French More Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Heavy Gauge Solid Brass Chain
Located in Seattle, WA
Beautiful in a free-form pile or suspended full-length down a pillar or wall, this unusual metal
Category
20th Century American Sculptures
Chanel Chain in Lucite Cuff Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a fun and unusual cuff. The gilt metal chain is enclased in lucite. This comfortably fits
Category
Vintage 1980s French Cuff Bracelets
Custom Triangular Chain-Link Coffee Table
By Franz West
Located in West Reading, PA
This is an unusual triangular chain-link coffee table.
The piece was custom-made by a talented
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Iron
Chain Link Table with Ball
Claw Feet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unusual table made of chain link supported with classical ball and claw feet.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Center Tables
Large Vintage 1970s Interlocking Drop Chain Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These vintage 1970s drop earrings have an unusual design. It has interlocking chains in a silver
Category
Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings
Gold Victorian Dragon Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
faceted ruby eyes and complete with a 14kt yellow gold chain, this unusual antique is definitely a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Georgian Style Cut Glass Chandelier
Located in Alexandria, VA
Five-lights on 5 fully-cut "J" arms. Dressed with pyriform drops and chain. Unusual hand-blown
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Unique Link Necklace and Heart Shaped Pendant by Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stylish and unusual link chain necklace featuring a heart shaped pendant with interlocking "C's
Category
French Link Necklaces
MAZZEGA CHANDELIER
Located in New York, NY
HANGING FROM A CHROME CYLINDER & CHAIN,UNUSUAL FORM.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Black Lantern
Located in Hudson, NY
large, impressive colonial style lantern, newly painted. hangs from an unusual, but appealing chain
Category
Vintage 1940s French Lanterns
Materials
Metal
$1,650
A Large Italian Gilt Metal 10 Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
The conical canopy above an unusual elongated chain and tapering standard issuing four
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
French Antique Gilt Bronze 12-light Ecclesiastical Chandelier
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Unusual Cast Bronze Chain Antique 12-light Chandelier from a French Chapel (Cross can easily be
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
LALAOUNIS Ram
s Head Lariat Necklace
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Toronto, ON
Unusual heavy foxtail chain lariat necklace set with sunstone ram's head terminals and sun ray
Category
Vintage 1970s Greek Rope Necklaces
Materials
22k Gold
signature vintage pucci silk purse
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Stamford, CT
opulent chain. an unusual earthtone palette is notable. unmistakably primo vintaqe pucci. enough said
Category
1960s Italian Handbags and Purses
Smart Gold Sun Ray Patterned Disc Cufflinks
Located in Southampton, NY
chain mechanism is unusual in that it pulls out of the smaller disc, therefore making it easy for use.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Cufflinks
Materials
14k Gold
Silver Plated Chandelier
Located in Alexandria, VA
issue. Unusual shape. Original chain and ceiling cap included.
Category
Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
$1,750
Arts
Crafts Pendant Light Fixture (2-Light)
Located in Vancouver, BC
hung from unusual mission-style square chain and decorative canopy. Two sockets combine to provide
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Two Part Gallery Holophane
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A Prismatic Holopane pendant light with a unusual two part gallerie with chains linking the two
Category
20th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants
French Iron Art Deco Hanging Light with Muller Style Multiple Glass
Located in Oakland, CA
represents a very unusual construction. The chain hanging system will easily allow you to shorten or lengthen
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Large Holophane Pendant
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A single large Holophane pendant light.
A large Holopane pendant light with a unusual two part
Category
20th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants
Chanel Gold Necklace with Pearls and Magnifying Glass
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
like an heirloom you might have inherited from your fabulously chic great aunt - it's unusual and fun
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vhernier Dark and White Mother-of-Pearl Oblong Shaped Gold Link Necklace
By Vhernier
Located in New York, NY
One Rare And Unusual 18kt Gold Long Chain Necklace Composed Of Alternating Oblong Shaped Reversible
Category
1990s Italian Link Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Pearl Diamond Fringe Necklace
Located in Sale, Cheshire
which are set in little tulips, while the diamond rests in a six claw mount. The chain is unusual, with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold
A six arm bronze chandelier
Located in New York, NY
unusual dual chain suspension. The cups, waxpans, and canopy are detailed with leaf-and-dart, beaded, and
Category
Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Style Bronze Art Glass Chandelier with Steuben Glass Shades (16-Light)
By Duffner and Kimberly, Tiffany Studios
Located in Vancouver, BC
available. Note the impeccable leading, hand-filed castings, unusual embedded chain link and dramatic
Category
Early 20th Century American Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Memento Mori Skull Witch Locket Pendant
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
, estimated approx.1960.
Set on an unusual Gold Victorian chain, perhaps this was the original pendant loop
Category
Vintage 1960s British Pendant Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Toni Zuccheri Attributable Large Space Age Murano Art Glass Pendant Lamp
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Caprino Veronese, VR
use of chains with an unusual appearance: again, it has an exceptional shape, see measurements.
There
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Victorian Peridot and 18 Karat Green, Yellow and Rose Gold Art Nouveau Bracelet
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
bracelet also has a bolt ring fastener with attached safety chain. An unusual pre-loved piece especially
Category
Antique 1890s Unknown Art Nouveau Link Bracelets
Materials
Peridot, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Pinchbeck Snake Chain, Antique Gold Snake Chain Necklace
Located in Rottedam, NL
barrel lock.
Made of pinchbeck this unusual chain is decorated with fancy alternating links which have a
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Pinchbeck
Unusual Unoaerre Long gold Chain Necklace
Located in Teaneck, NJ
Unusual Unoaerre 14K long chain/necklace, 47.5" in length. 14.5 dwt. each elongated, squared
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chain Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
Unusual 1970s Round Brass Bucket Bag on a Chain
Located in Rockwood, ON
This is so unusual and quirky. It is definitely not a bag you will see every day. Suspended from
Category
1970s Shoulder Bags
Louis XV Style Bronze and Crystal Six-Light Chandelier, France, circa 1920
Located in Alexandria, VA
Excellent cut-glass center, unusual waffle Baccarat style florets, chain, ceiling cap and hanging
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
French Gilded Bronze Antique Chandelier
Located in Chester, GB
buttons with acorn terminal, unusual quatrefoil brass chain links, lovely quality with original faded
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Antique Austrian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Essex Crystal Bracelet
Located in Sydney, NSW
finished with an integrated box clasp closure and safety chain - an unusual and very fine example using
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Romantic Link Bracelets
Materials
Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold
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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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