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Lorgnette Chain

Long Victorian French Jet Chain, Lorgnette or Muff
Long Victorian French Jet Chain, Lorgnette or Muff

Long Victorian French Jet Chain, Lorgnette or Muff

Located in New York, NY

Super long Victorian mourning chain of french jet, which also was possibly used as a muff or lorgnette chain.

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Antique 1880s French Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Brass, Gilt Metal, Steel

Antique Gold Filled Locket Chain Necklace with Pearl Opal Slide Lorgnette
Antique Gold Filled Locket Chain Necklace with Pearl Opal Slide Lorgnette

Antique Gold Filled Locket Chain Necklace with Pearl Opal Slide Lorgnette

Located in Webster, SD

These chains are referred to as a watch chain, slide chain, muff chain or guard chain.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Gold-filled

Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Lorgnette Necklace
Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Lorgnette Necklace

Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Lorgnette Necklace

Located in New York, NY

A stylish jeweled pendant with a purpose, wear this lorgnette for its beauty, fun, and function. Item #: N-18447 Country: England Circa: 1890s-1900s Size: 5" length, 1.25" width (lo...

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Antique 1890s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 15k Gold

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Edwardian Diamond, Platinum, Lorgnette Chain Necklace
Edwardian Diamond, Platinum, Lorgnette Chain Necklace

Edwardian Diamond, Platinum, Lorgnette Chain Necklace

Located in Pleasant Hill, CA

Featuring (8) old European-cut diamonds, 0.40 ct. tw., VS, G-H, each set in a platinum filigree lozenge shaped links, interspaced by wire bar links, suspending a 2-inch lavalier styl...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Nouveau 14kt Expandable Lorgnette Glasses
Art Nouveau 14kt Expandable Lorgnette Glasses

Art Nouveau 14kt Expandable Lorgnette Glasses

Located in Narberth, PA

A gold ring (marked "14K") readies the lorgnette to hang from a favorite chain. This unique lorgnette would make a fabulous pendant!

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers

Materials

14k Gold

French Victorian Yellow Gold Long Chain
French Victorian Yellow Gold Long Chain

French Victorian Yellow Gold Long Chain

Located in South Pasadena, CA

French Victorian yellow gold long chain, circa 1890s This all hand made chain was used as a lorgnette chain necklace back then.

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Antique 1890s French Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

An 18 Carat Gold Antique Watch Chain
An 18 Carat Gold Antique Watch Chain

An 18 Carat Gold Antique Watch Chain

Located in Amsterdam, NL

weight: 17.96 grams length: 67 cm Wearing long watch chains became popular among women around 1820. The chain is often called a watch, guard, muffor or lorgnette chain, the name ref...

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Antique 1850s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

0.52Ct Diamond & Turquoise, 18k Yellow Gold Lorgnette/Watch Chain - Antique
0.52Ct Diamond & Turquoise, 18k Yellow Gold Lorgnette/Watch Chain - Antique

0.52Ct Diamond & Turquoise, 18k Yellow Gold Lorgnette/Watch Chain - Antique

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The opposite end of this Victorian multi-chain longuard/lorgnette chain is fitted with a conventional swivel link clasp from which lorgnettes may be hung.

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 60 inch Long Gold Chain Necklace
Victorian 60 inch Long Gold Chain Necklace

Victorian 60 inch Long Gold Chain Necklace

Located in Litchfield, CT

Perfect for modern fashion, it is great worn alone or mixed with other chains or pearls. Remarks from Lawrence Jeffrey: "These were the most luxurious of accessories, often origi...

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Antique 1880s French Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Art Deco Lorgnette with Chain
Art Deco Lorgnette with Chain

Art Deco Lorgnette with Chain

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Art Deco Lorgnette With 26" Chain. These lorgnette glasses are incised with scrolls and such along the entire body inside and out.

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, 18k Gold

French Antique Gold Filigree Necklace
French Antique Gold Filigree Necklace

French Antique Gold Filigree Necklace

Located in Litchfield, CT

This necklace is great alone or mixed with other chains or pearls. Remarks from Lawrence Jeffrey: "These were the most luxurious of accessories, often lorgnette or muff chains.

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Antique 1880s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Platinum Lorgnette and Chain
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Lorgnette and Chain

Tiffany & Co. Platinum Lorgnette and Chain

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chevy Chase, MD

This is a rare, Tiffany & Co. Art Deco platinum lorgnette, with a single Old European Cut diamond bale, and platinum chain.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Platinum

Antique 14 Karat Gold Lorgnette and Long Chain
Antique 14 Karat Gold Lorgnette and Long Chain

Antique 14 Karat Gold Lorgnette and Long Chain

Located in San Francisco, CA

In phenomenal condition, the necklace weighs 57 grams gross, with the lorgnette measuring 4 1/2in. long, and the handcrafted chain measuring 61in. long.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian More Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 14 Karat Gold Lorgnette and Long Chain
Antique 14 Karat Gold Lorgnette and Long Chain

Antique 14 Karat Gold Lorgnette and Long Chain

Located in San Francisco, CA

In phenomenal condition, the necklace weighs 57 grams gross, with the lorgnette measuring 4 1/2in. long, and the handcrafted chain measuring 61in. long.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian More Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Edwardian Diamond Platinum Lorgnette on Diamond White Gold Chain
Edwardian Diamond Platinum Lorgnette on Diamond White Gold Chain

Edwardian Diamond Platinum Lorgnette on Diamond White Gold Chain

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The lorgnette is 3" x 1-5/8", the chain is 23" long. The chain is detachable, you can put any other pendant on it.

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20th Century Unknown Edwardian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, White Gold

A Golden World in an Aesthetic Lorgnette and Chain
A Golden World in an Aesthetic Lorgnette and Chain

A Golden World in an Aesthetic Lorgnette and Chain

Located in Stamford, CT

Balance is maintained by the addition of a single diamond on the opposite side of the thistles. The long slide chain accompanies the lorgnette. American c. 1895 Excellent Condition

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Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Diamond & Platinum Lorgnette on a Chain
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Diamond & Platinum Lorgnette on a Chain

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Diamond & Platinum Lorgnette on a Chain

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The item is stamped "Tiffany & Co. Irid plat." The lorgnette is hanging on a platinum and diamond chain via beautiful enhancer.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Necklaces

Antique Platinum Art Deco Lorgnette Folding Eye Glasses with Lariat Chain
Antique Platinum Art Deco Lorgnette Folding Eye Glasses with Lariat Chain

Antique Platinum Art Deco Lorgnette Folding Eye Glasses with Lariat Chain

Located in London, GB

The frames measure 2.4 x 8.5cm (eyeglass to eyeglass) and both lorgnette and chain weigh 23.26 grams together. Tobi Gem Setting has specialised in antique, designer, pre-loved, new ...

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Platinum

French Diamond and Platinum Lorgnette
French Diamond and Platinum Lorgnette

French Diamond and Platinum Lorgnette

Located in New Orleans, LA

When needed, gently unfold to reveal a full pair of functional eyeglasses. Circa 1890 Chain: 30" length Lorgnette: 6" length (open); 4" length (closed)

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Edwardian More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

French Art Deco Platinum Diamond Lorgnette Pendant Necklace c. 1920s
French Art Deco Platinum Diamond Lorgnette Pendant Necklace c. 1920s

French Art Deco Platinum Diamond Lorgnette Pendant Necklace c. 1920s

Located in New York, NY

Gorgeous Antique French Platinum Diamond Lorgnette Opera Glasses Pendant set with 1.40 carats rose cut diamonds with a 14K white gold diamond chain drop necklace Approximate Gross W...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Blue and Gold Enamel Swiss Pocket Watch on a Lorgnette Necklace
Art Deco Blue and Gold Enamel Swiss Pocket Watch on a Lorgnette Necklace

Art Deco Blue and Gold Enamel Swiss Pocket Watch on a Lorgnette Necklace

Located in Cape May, NJ

Art Deco 14K Gold Blue Enamel Swiss Pocket Watch & Lorgnette Necklace Chain. The watch is in great running condition.

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Vintage 1910s Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rare Art Deco Diamond Platinum Lorgnette and Lariat
Rare Art Deco Diamond Platinum Lorgnette and Lariat

Rare Art Deco Diamond Platinum Lorgnette and Lariat

Located in Cape May, NJ

The spring mechanism still works well. Both the lorgnette and lorgnette chain are made of platinum and set with diamonds.

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Jade Pendant
Art Deco Jade Pendant

Art Deco Jade Pendant

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H 3.6 in L 17 in

Art Deco Jade Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Jade Pendant on ornate wirework lorgnette chain. Natural jade is hand carved and pierced with fruit and leaf motifs.

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Art Deco 14K Lorgnette with Chain
Art Deco 14K Lorgnette with Chain

Art Deco 14K Lorgnette with Chain

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W 1.5 in L 2.25 in

Art Deco 14K Lorgnette with Chain

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This lorgnette is done in 14K gold and it is lovely. These pieces are great to wear when you are shopping and need to use glasses to see.

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Tri-Fold Lorgnette with a Long White Gold Chain
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Tri-Fold Lorgnette with a Long White Gold Chain

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Tri-Fold Lorgnette with a Long White Gold Chain

Located in New York, NY

The measurements are for the chain only. Measurements of the lorgnette with chain - 31 inches in length when worn long.

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Cartier Sapphire Diamond Platinum Lorgnette, circa 1920s
Cartier Sapphire Diamond Platinum Lorgnette, circa 1920s

Cartier Sapphire Diamond Platinum Lorgnette, circa 1920s

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

The Lorgnette is signed Cartier and is numbered and the matching chain is numbered as well.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1980s CHANEL Lorgnette & Chain
1980s CHANEL Lorgnette & Chain

1980s CHANEL Lorgnette & Chain

By Chanel

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Fine & rare vintage Chanel lorgnette & chain. Authentic signed gilt metal chain & bezel set crystal.

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Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces

Art Nouveau 14k Diamond Lorgnette Chain
Art Nouveau 14k Diamond Lorgnette Chain

Art Nouveau 14k Diamond Lorgnette Chain

Located in Narberth, PA

A beautiful diamond lorgnette chain from the Art Nouveau (ca1910s) era!

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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Very Fine Platinum Art Deco Diamond Lorgnette and Fancy Link Chain Necklace
Very Fine Platinum Art Deco Diamond Lorgnette and Fancy Link Chain Necklace

Very Fine Platinum Art Deco Diamond Lorgnette and Fancy Link Chain Necklace

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Decorously bead set throughout with pierced and millegrain detailing. Lorgnette height--approx. 4.375 inches Width Closed-1 inch Chain length- 27 inches Chain Drop from center di...

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Victorian Swiss Diamond, Pearl, and Guilloché Enamel Watch Pendant Necklace
Victorian Swiss Diamond, Pearl, and Guilloché Enamel Watch Pendant Necklace

Victorian Swiss Diamond, Pearl, and Guilloché Enamel Watch Pendant Necklace

Located in Narberth, PA

The lorgnette style necklace is decorated with an alternating pattern of blush colored enameled links and delicate natural pearls in between sections of chain.

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Antique 1890s Swiss Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Platinum Diamond Lorgnette Chain Necklace
Edwardian Platinum Diamond Lorgnette Chain Necklace

Edwardian Platinum Diamond Lorgnette Chain Necklace

Located in Narberth, PA

A stunning diamond lorgnette chain from the Edwardian (ca1910) era! This elegant platinum piece is comprised of sparkling diamonds bezel set within an eyeglass setting that alternate...

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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Victorian Guard Chain 9ct Gold
Antique Victorian Guard Chain 9ct Gold

Antique Victorian Guard Chain 9ct Gold

Located in Kendal, GB

Both fashionable and practical, they were deliberately long enough to be tucked into a belt and the clasp was usually adorned with a pocket watch, lorgnette or muff. The chain is lo...

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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

CARTIER Art Deco Diamond Lorgnettes and Diamond Chain
CARTIER Art Deco Diamond Lorgnettes and Diamond Chain

CARTIER Art Deco Diamond Lorgnettes and Diamond Chain

Located in Chicago, IL

Cartier New York Platinum and Diamond Art Deco Lorgnettes with matching platinum and diamond chain.

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American More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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By Alex Jona

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Located in Greensboro, NC

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By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

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Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This lovely bracelet is made up of simple links and is fastened with a dog clip ad alohas a t bar. Modelled out of 9ct gold and made in England. Bracelet Length: 19cm Chain Width: 2...

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Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

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By Irene Scharaff

Located in Gresham, OR

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Located in London, GB

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Located in London, GB

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Lorgnette Chain For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact lorgnette chain you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and Platinum — can elevate any look. Finding the perfect lorgnette 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 20th Century. For this particular piece, are consistently popular carat weights. A lorgnette chain from Tiffany & Co. — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A lorgnette chain of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 7, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for an old european cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old mine cut and round cut alternatives. When shopping for a lorgnette chain, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Lorgnette Chain?

The price for a lorgnette chain starts at $495 and tops out at $19,500 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $4,500.

Finding the Right Necklaces for You

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

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