Chain Necklaces
2010s European Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century French Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Moonstone, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Art Deco Antique Chain Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Moonstone, Enamel, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Ruby, White Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Platinum
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Brass
2010s Modern Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Brass
2010s Chain Necklaces
Brass
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s North American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
2010s Chain Necklaces
Brass
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Artisan Chain Necklaces
Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chain Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
2010s Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
1890s British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow 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.