Chain Necklaces
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Malachite, Carnelian, Pearl, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1970s American Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
10k Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Silver Plate
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century European Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
1980s English Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl
1980s French Artisan Vintage Chain Necklaces
2010s Turkish Modern Chain Necklaces
Brass, Gold Plate
Late 20th Century French Artisan Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s French Artist Chain Necklaces
2010s Swiss Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
20th Century Turkish Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
1890s French Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Brazilian Modernist Vintage Chain Necklaces
Spinel, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Tourmaline, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Chain Necklaces
Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Baroque Revival Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Chain Necklaces
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century European Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Modernist Vintage Chain Necklaces
Agate, Sterling Silver
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White 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.