Chain Necklaces
1970s American Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary European Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary European Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary European Chain Necklaces
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 Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Swedish Vintage Chain Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold
1970s American Vintage Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Modern Chain Necklaces
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Chain Necklaces
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
1990s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
1990s Italian Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Onyx, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Aesthetic Movement Chain Necklaces
1970s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Israeli Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century French Artisan Chain Necklaces
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
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century European Chain Necklaces
Rose Gold
1960s European Vintage Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
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.