18th Century and Earlier Link Necklaces

This 1960s Trifari Gold O-Chain Link Necklace features a timeless design with classic gold links that sit elegantly at the high neck. Its refined craftsmanship and vintage appeal mak...

Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Link Chain / Fob Necklace. This classic necklace / watch fob is crafted in 14k yellow gold. The chain is in great condition and has a dang...

This is a rare, collectible Rose Diamond Riviere Necklace set in 18K gold and silver which is typical of the 18th century. There are twenty five rose diamonds and two rose diamonds ...

Chatelaine composed of gold overlaid with royal blue enamel. Two gold link chains are each decorated with pearls. These two chains are attached to an enameled rectangular medaillon that is embellished with pearls gold "paillon". Below this medaillon hang two pompoms of enameled gold chains with...

A stunning 18k white gold necklace from the Alhambra collection by Van Cleef & Arpels. The necklace is made up of 9 four leaf clover motifs with a polished white gold boarder and cen...

Chanel goldtone metal sautoir necklace accented with faux-pearl beads. Can be worn single or double. 1984 collection. Original box included.

Beautiful, one-of-a-kind collar necklace featuring seven Persian Turquoise gemstones and four authentic ancient Roman bronze coins (Constantius II, 337-361 AD) set in 22k yellow gold...

The French had the mastery of creating lacy, delectable silver and gold chains that fit the analogy of wearing a whisper. This chain is a dream in silver, its clasp decorated with a ...

An absolutely exquisite and rare textured link chain from the Georgian (ca1750) era! This beautiful handmade piece is crafted in 12kt yellow gold and is comprised of interlocking rou...

An absolutely stunning garnet necklace from the Georgian (ca1750) era! Crafted in 14kt rose gold, this beautiful piece is comprised of 34 garnet links that connect together to form a...

A wonderful and rare silver chain from the Georgian (ca1750) era! This beautiful handmade chain is comprised of interlocking silver links that form an unusually long necklace. Each l...

The defining flourish of a festoon necklace is the drama of its swag, opulently undulating and accenting the collarbones in radiant sparkle. Festooning has been used since ancient times, with the most recent celebratory example adorning the city of London at the Coronation of King Charles. In classical Greek and Roman architecture, the festoon was a garland of ribbons, flowers, fruit, or foliage draped between two supports, used as decoration and, at times, the symbol of saintliness, glory, or victory. These garlands were also worn on the body--on the head or around the neck to signify honor or celebration, and this tradition was carried forward to the Classical period, the Renaissance, and through to Victorian England, especially as a recurrent motif in paintings and sculpture. The festoon is also a type of necklace that contains several drapes or swags of gemstones, chains, and other sculptural elements as the critical elements of the design. The style became popular during the Georgian period (1714–1830s), carrying over into the Victorian era (1837–1901), and has been revived with many sparkling all-diamond...