Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Garnet, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, P...
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, Other
2010s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s English Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
2010s Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
10k Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chain Necklaces
2010s Unknown Chain Necklaces
2010s British Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, Morganite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Sterling Silver
2010s French Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass
1960s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold
Early 18th Century Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k 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.