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Bismark Chain

Vintage 10K Gold Bismark Chain Necklace
Vintage 10K Gold Bismark Chain Necklace

Vintage 10K Gold Bismark Chain Necklace

Located in Venice, CA

The Bismark chain dates back to 19th century Germany and consists of flat, woven, interlocking links braided together to form a fluid and versatile chain.

Category

1990s Mexican Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

10k Gold

.65 Carat Pink Tourmaline Diamond Gold Swirl Design Bismark Bracelet
.65 Carat Pink Tourmaline Diamond Gold Swirl Design Bismark Bracelet

.65 Carat Pink Tourmaline Diamond Gold Swirl Design Bismark Bracelet

Located in Stamford, CT

Swirl design center plaque, with 12 round accent diamonds with a 14k yellow gold Bismark style chain with box catch and safety. 6.5 inches. 1 round pink Tourmaline approx. total we...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Cartier 1940s Chain Link Bracelet Bismark Pattern 14K Yellow gold
Cartier 1940s Chain Link Bracelet Bismark Pattern 14K Yellow gold

Cartier 1940s Chain Link Bracelet Bismark Pattern 14K Yellow gold

By Cartier

Located in Fairfield, CT

Cartier 1940s Chain Link Bracelet Bismark Pattern 14K Yellow gold This vintage bracelet by Cartier features a series of interlocking chain links with a smooth, polished surface.

Category

Vintage 1940s Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 1940s CCartier 1940s Chain Link Necklace Bismark Pattern 14K Yellow gold
Cartier 1940s CCartier 1940s Chain Link Necklace Bismark Pattern 14K Yellow gold

Cartier 1940s CCartier 1940s Chain Link Necklace Bismark Pattern 14K Yellow gold

By Cartier

Located in Fairfield, CT

Cartier 1940s Chain Link Necklace Bismark Pattern 14K Yellow gold This vintage Cartier necklace is made from interlocking links of 14k yellow gold, forming a bold yet refined chain ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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14k Gold 2.0ctw Marquise Swiss Blue Topaz V Spray Pendant Bismark Chain Necklace
14k Gold 2.0ctw Marquise Swiss Blue Topaz V Spray Pendant Bismark Chain Necklace

14k Gold 2.0ctw Marquise Swiss Blue Topaz V Spray Pendant Bismark Chain Necklace

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 6.57 Grams Chain Type: 0.7mm Bismark Link Length: 17 inches (approx. - wearable length) Clasp: Spring Ring Clasp Pendant Measurements: 18.7mm ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bismark necklace in 8 karat gold. Mid-20th C
Bismark necklace in 8 karat gold. Mid-20th C

Bismark necklace in 8 karat gold. Mid-20th C

Located in bronshoj, DK

Bismark necklace in 8 karat gold. Unstamped. Measured to 8 karat. Condition: Shows normal signs of age and wear. Mid-20th century. Weight 20.7 g. Width: 5.5-7.5 mm. Length: 42 cm.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold

14k Gold Starfish Seashell Sandstar Textured Bismark 20" Chain Necklace Pendant
14k Gold Starfish Seashell Sandstar Textured Bismark 20" Chain Necklace Pendant

14k Gold Starfish Seashell Sandstar Textured Bismark 20" Chain Necklace Pendant

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 18.18 Grams Chain Type: 1.2mm Bismark Link Chain Chain Length: 20 Inches (wearable length, measures w/ the center piece next to a ruler) Cla...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

14k Yellow Gold 0.90ctw Diamond Center 16" Flat Bismark Link Chain Necklace
14k Yellow Gold 0.90ctw Diamond Center 16" Flat Bismark Link Chain Necklace

14k Yellow Gold 0.90ctw Diamond Center 16" Flat Bismark Link Chain Necklace

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 15.45 Grams Chain Type: 1mm (thickness)- 5.5mm (width) Bismark Link Length: 16 inches (approx. - wearable length) Clasp: Box Clasp with Safety...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Wide Bismark Link Chain Bracelet w/ Box Clasp
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Wide Bismark Link Chain Bracelet w/ Box Clasp

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Wide Bismark Link Chain Bracelet w/ Box Clasp

Located in Montclair, NJ

Here we have a very well made link bracelet that was crafted from solid 18k yellow gold. An impressive version of a classic link - solid and well made! This bracelet remains in a exc...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men's Solid 18k Yellow Gold 9" Engravable ID Bismark Link Bracelet
Men's Solid 18k Yellow Gold 9" Engravable ID Bismark Link Bracelet

Men's Solid 18k Yellow Gold 9" Engravable ID Bismark Link Bracelet

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 21.49 Grams Length: Will comfortably fit up to a 9 inch wrist (fitted on a wrist) Chain Type: 2.1mm Bismark Link Clasp: Lobster Claw Centerpie...

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21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men's Solid 18k Yellow Gold 8.25" Engravable ID Bismark Link Bracelet
Men's Solid 18k Yellow Gold 8.25" Engravable ID Bismark Link Bracelet

Men's Solid 18k Yellow Gold 8.25" Engravable ID Bismark Link Bracelet

Located in Montclair, NJ

Will comfortably fit up to a 8.25 inch wrist (fitted on a wrist) Chain Type: 1mm Bismark Link Clasp: Box Clasp w/ Safety Latch Centerpiece Dimensions: 33.9x9.1mm (1.3x0.36") - Engrav...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men's Solid 18k Yellow Gold 8.25" Engravable ID Bismark Link Bracelet
Men's Solid 18k Yellow Gold 8.25" Engravable ID Bismark Link Bracelet

Men's Solid 18k Yellow Gold 8.25" Engravable ID Bismark Link Bracelet

Located in Montclair, NJ

Will comfortably fit up to a 8.25 inch wrist (fitted on a wrist) Chain Type: 1mm Bismark Link Clasp: Box Clasp w/ Safety Latch Centerpiece Dimensions: 33.9x9.1mm (1.3x0.36") - Engrav...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier  Yellow Gold Bismark Chain Bracelet
Cartier  Yellow Gold Bismark Chain Bracelet

Cartier Yellow Gold Bismark Chain Bracelet

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier 14k Yellow Gold Bismark Chain Bracelet This bracelet has a bismark chain style all made in 14k yellow gold.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Artist Link Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Absolute Diamond Gold Bismark Bracelet
Absolute Diamond Gold Bismark Bracelet

Absolute Diamond Gold Bismark Bracelet

Located in Stamford, CT

Bismark chain bracelet signed Absolute on the clasp with diamonds. 18 full cut diamonds, approx. total weight .54cts, F, VS 18k Yellow Gold 20.9 grams Hallmark: backwards RB S...

Category

Vintage 1970s Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold .50ctw Diamond Leopard Panther 14" Bismark Chain Link Necklace
14k Yellow Gold .50ctw Diamond Leopard Panther 14" Bismark Chain Link Necklace

14k Yellow Gold .50ctw Diamond Leopard Panther 14" Bismark Chain Link Necklace

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (27) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Marquise Cut - Burnish Set - Nice Brillian...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 22K Gold Flattened Double-Linked Long 28” Chain Necklace
Vintage 22K Gold Flattened Double-Linked Long 28” Chain Necklace

Vintage 22K Gold Flattened Double-Linked Long 28” Chain Necklace

Located in Venice, CA

We also have a similar Bismark chain in a shorter length in our shop that pairs beautifully with this piece.

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solid 14k Yellow Gold 18" 7mm Wide Flat Bismark Link Chain Necklace
Solid 14k Yellow Gold 18" 7mm Wide Flat Bismark Link Chain Necklace

Solid 14k Yellow Gold 18" 7mm Wide Flat Bismark Link Chain Necklace

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 17.01 Grams Chain Type: Flat Bismark Link Chain Length: 18 Inches Chain Width: 7mm Chain Thickness: 1mm (approx.)

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire & Diamond Floral Necklace, 14k Marquise Cut .87ctw
Yellow Gold Sapphire & Diamond Floral Necklace, 14k Marquise Cut .87ctw

Yellow Gold Sapphire & Diamond Floral Necklace, 14k Marquise Cut .87ctw

Located in Greensboro, NC

Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Genuine Sapphires Treatment: Heating Carats: .80ctw Cut: Marquise Color: Blue Natural Diamonds Carats: .07ctw Cut: Single Color: H ...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

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By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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Materials

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By Cartier

Located in London, England

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By Steven Battelle

Located in Soquel, CA

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Materials

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By Five Star Jewelry

Located in Austin, TX

Made for us in Italy, this graceful 6.2 mm wide oval rolo chain is finished to the high standards Italian jewelry is known for! This fabulous statement chain is made affordable by th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Santos De Cartier Link Bracelet Chain Medium 18k White Gold Box Cert 19.5g 8"
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Santos De Cartier Link Bracelet Chain Medium 18k White Gold Box Cert 19.5g 8"

By Cartier

Located in Northbrook, IL

This exquisite Cartier piece is a rare find; seize the opportunity! $5500 current retail, this one is complete with box, cert, bag, and travel pouch. Cartier crafted link bracelet ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Santos de Cartier Chain Bracelet, Medium in 18K White Gold With Box and Papers
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By Cartier

Located in Honolulu, HI

Comes with Cartier Certificate and inner and outer boxes as pictured. Retails at $5500 plus tax Item Specifications: Brand: Cartier Style: Santos de Cartier Chain Bracelet Medium...

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Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold 1970's Fire Opal Bezel Set Necklace
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By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

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By Harbor Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

14 Karat yellow gold necklace featuring a 5 row Panthere link weighing 38.1 grams, 16.5 inches. More Panthere Links for Necklaces & Bracelets in Stock Search Harbor Diamonds

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2010s Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Byzantine Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Cartier Byzantine Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet

Cartier Byzantine Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Cartier Byzantine Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby & Emerald 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet — 1990s This exquisite 1990s Cartier Byzantine bangle bracelet is masterfully crafted in 18K ...

Category

1990s Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Rope Necklace
14k Yellow Gold Rope Necklace

14k Yellow Gold Rope Necklace

Located in Boca Raton, FL

14k Yellow Gold Rope Necklace This stunning Yellow Gold Rope Necklace is in excellent condition and is ready to ship! Necklace Style: Rope Necklace Material: 14k Yellow Gold Neckla...

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Materials

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c1995 Cartier Trinity Bangle Bracelet Sz 17 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Jewelry
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By Cartier

Located in Torrance, CA

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Category

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By Tiffany & Co.

Located in London, GB

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By Cartier

Located in Mayfair, London, London

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Materials

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Yellow gold chunky curb Cuban chain necklace

Located in London, GB

9ct Yellow gold Cuban chain necklace. Chunky curb cuban link chain necklace 9ct yellow gold. Cuban chain necklace in 9k yellow gold beautiful pattern fine links chunky chain. Weig...

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Materials

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14K Yellow Gold Miami Cuban Chain 27.60 Grams, Brand New
14K Yellow Gold Miami Cuban Chain 27.60 Grams, Brand New

14K Yellow Gold Miami Cuban Chain 27.60 Grams, Brand New

Located in Honolulu, HI

Beautifully crafted Miami Cuban link chain in 14 karat yellow gold. The necklace has a stunning high polish finish and is equipped with box clasp with two additiona figure 8 side cla...

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Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Bismark Chain For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact bismark chain you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, yellow gold and 14k gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 10 vintage editions and 3 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a bismark chain may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but versions are of considerable interest. A bismark chain from H. Stern — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A bismark chain can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 4 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also marquise cut and pear cut versions for sale. When shopping for a bismark chain, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Bismark Chain?

On average, a bismark chain at 1stDibs sells for $1,633, while they’re typically $550 on the low end and $12,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.