Measuring 63 inches long (that's just over 5 feet!), this delightful neckchain from early-20th-century France, rendered in rich 18K yellow gold, is composed of graceful navette shape links embossed with neoclassical acanthus leaves and centered with spirals, interspersed with pairs of watch chain style links. Wear it doubled, tripled, of full length.

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Circa 1880s, 18k, France. This 28-inch-long antique French necklace features unique filigree elements interspersed with well-chosen links of chain. It is a versatile piece that can be worn on its own or layered with pearls and/or other chains. The look is Gallic town and country at its antique chic best! Beautifully made in 18k yellow gold, it is in excellent condition. Remark: "As perfectly stylish today as it was fashionable over a hundred years ago, and soooo French!" SIZE: 28…

Antique French Chain Necklace in 18k Gold

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Antique French 18k Gold Heavy Long Guard Chain, 54 inches

Featuring lovely hammered filigree and solid disk charms, this long versatile necklace is perfect worn alone or layered with others in the collection. Charms interspersed on a delicate 14k gold chain. Simply elegant. The 36 inch version (shown below) is long enough to be doubled. Matte finish.

Antique French long gold chain necklace circa 1900. The 18-karat gold design comprises a series of handcrafted open work links completed by a slightly oversized clasp. We love the design of the links, their dimensionality, each encencapsulating a curled strand of gold, and we love that this antique long chain looks and feels completely modern, that it is very long and has a clasp that makes it very easy to wear it many ways: all the way long, doubled, tripled, maybe more. We like that…

From early-20th-century France, measuring 33 1/2 inches long, this fabulous filigree link chain, substantially hand fabricated in 18K rosy-yellow gold, is one of the finest, fanciest, and most unusual we've seen. A beauty.

From turn-of-the-last-(20th)-century France, this 40-inch long and lovely 18K yellow gold neck chain is composed of elegantly elongated oval links, each centered with a fanciful filigree bow design. Ooh la la! Wear it full length or doubled.

A rare and elegant French late Victorian/ early 20'th century long necklace made out of 18K yellow gold. The elongated, oval links of this necklace give the chain a graceful look with their intricate filigree scroll details. Gold chains are always stylish to wear. Antique chains add some character to today's modern clothing choices. The necklace closes with a spring ring and has an extra safety chain. This piece is in amazing condition with no mentionable signs of wear. The original spring…

This French antique 18ct Gold filigree lozenge chain is absolutely gorgeous! Featuring beautiful "Byzantine" style lozenge links, this Victorian chain has elegant filigree centres crafted from solid buttery 18ct Gold. In our opinion, a French 18ct Gold filigree chain is the perfect way to add a luxe touch to an outfit. All of the filigree swirls are immaculate and the links have a slight convex shape allowing them to catch the light beautifully. ERA: Victorian (1837-1901). MEASUREMENTS…

Antique French long gold chain necklace circa 1900. The 18-karat gold design comprises a series of handcrafted open work links completed by a slightly oversized clasp. We love the design of the links, their dimensionality, each encencapsulating a curled strand of gold, and we love that this antique long chain looks and feels completely modern, that it is very long and has a clasp that makes it very easy to wear it many ways: all the way long, doubled, tripled, maybe more. We like that…

Antique French long gold chain necklace circa 1900. The 18-karat gold design comprises a series of handcrafted open work links completed by a slightly oversized clasp. We love the design of the links, their dimensionality, each encencapsulating a curled strand of gold, and we love that this antique long chain looks and feels completely modern, that it is very long and has a clasp that makes it very easy to wear it many ways: all the way long, doubled, tripled, maybe more. We like that…

Circa 1900, 18k, France. This eighteen-karat gold filigree necklace is a beautiful example of nineteenth-century French jewelry. Handmade round and pear-shaped motifs are interspersed with a delightful variety of links and pearls. It can be worn long, wrapped once or twice, or layered with strands of pearls and/or other chains. The look is Gallic town and country at its antique chic best. Made to the highest French standard, it is in excellent condition. Noted: Pictured with Antique Gold…