14k Diamond Tennis Chain Mens
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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
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Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Contemporary Bangles
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
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Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
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Vintage 1970s Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Finding the Right chain-necklaces for You
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, some men do wear diamond tennis chains. Drake, Lenny Kravitz and Pete Davidson are some of the many male celebrities who have sported the necklaces on the red carpet. There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to jewelry, so men are free to wear tennis chains and other pieces that appeal to them. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of diamond tennis chains.
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