Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Rose Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Gold
2010s Chinese Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, White Diamond, Yellow Gold
1990s Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold
1960s Mexican Vintage Chain Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
22k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass
1990s Retro Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Chain Necklaces
Mixed Metal
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
1970s American Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Black Pearl, Bronze, 14k Gold, Gold-filled
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
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.