Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary English Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
Late 20th Century British Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
20th Century British Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Tanzanite, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Spanish Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Pink Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Israeli Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century European Chain Necklaces
Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modernist Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Palladium
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary German Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Tanzanite, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
1990s Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary German Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze, Sterling Silver
1970s Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Spanish Modern Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century British Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Chain Necklaces
Vintage chain necklaces can make a statement on their own. What’s better than eye-catching chains of yellow gold or subtle silver to accessorize with everything from a designer evening dress to a comfortable sweatshirt?
Personal ornament in general has been around for eons. Ancient Egyptians designed jewelry and wore necklaces, rings and other accessories, and the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber in 1922 had the greatest impact on Art Deco jewelry. When chain necklaces first took on some visibility in ancient civilizations, these items weren’t exactly democratic.
Chain necklaces were accessories that were relegated strictly to royal families and the upper class. In ancient times, pendant necklaces conferred prestige, for example. Wealthy Greeks and Romans opted for gold and silver necklaces that featured ornate pendants and semiprecious stones. By the Renaissance period, the pendant had replaced the brooch as the most worn type of jewelry. Pendant necklaces were commonplace, or pendants were simply strung on long gold chains.
Thankfully, jewelry became more accessible over time. And trends have come and gone, but the popularity of chain necklaces today owes in part to hip-hop culture. Big, chunky gold chains and diamond necklaces were the order of the day in publicity shoots and on album covers for rappers in the early 1980s onward, and a gold chain is still a mainstay in the ever-evolving and broadening hip-hop culture as we know it.
In our modern era, a number of chain-link necklaces are trending, worn alone or layered. The stylish links that have passed the test of time include oval links, paper-clip chains and more. The best way to discover your perfect fit is to zero in on a particular name and type of link.
While it was once key to accessorizing for a formal event, a vintage chain necklace now adds a fresh dynamic to any outfit at any time of day. Find yours on 1stDibs.