Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s English Egyptian Revival Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Byzantine Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
19th Century European Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k 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 Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Chain Necklaces
Crystal, White Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century European Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Contemporary Vintage Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
1980s English Egyptian Revival Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century European Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Singaporean Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 1900s Antique Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Chain Necklaces
Gold
1980s English Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Chain Necklaces
Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Necklaces
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
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.