Handmade 18ct Yellow Gold Chain Necklace by Akelo, 46.5cm, Italy
Located in London, GB
A handmade chain necklace by AKELO, the loop-in-loop wire link chain 0.3cm wide, with an S-shaped clasp, all in yellow gold hallmarked 18ct London, made by Andrea Cagnetti the Roman ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handmade 18ct Yellow Gold Chain Necklace by Akelo, 45cm, Italy
Located in London, GB
A handmade chain necklace by AKELO, the loop-in-loop wire link chain 0.3cm wide, with an S-shaped clasp, all in yellow gold hallmarked 18ct London, made by Andrea Cagnetti the Roman ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handmade Chain Necklace by Akelo
Located in London, GB
A handmade chain necklace by Akelo, the multiple loop-in-loop wire link chain 0.3cm wide, with an S-shaped clasp, all in yellow gold hallmarked 18ct London, made by Andrea Cagnetti t...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handmade Chain Necklace by Akelo
Located in London, GB
A handmade chain necklace by Akelo, the multiple loop-in-loop wire link chain 0.4cm wide, with an S-shaped clasp, all in yellow gold hallmarked 18ct London, made by Andrea Cagnetti t...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Turquoise and Diamonds Tennis Bracelet
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Bracelets are worn to enhance the look. Women love to look good. It is common to see a woman rocking a lovely gold bracelet on her wrist. A gold gemstone bracelet is the ultimate sta...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian natural pearl and diamond necklace, the twelve graduated cluster motifs each centred with natural bouton pearls measuring from 5.6 mm to 9 mm, within a surround of old br...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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Tiffany & Co. Hardware Large Double Link Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K Rose Go
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Hardware Large Double Link Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K Rose Gold This exquisite necklace from Tiffany & Co.’s iconic Hardware collection features a bold yet refine...
Diamond
New Platinum 1.71ctw GIA Emerald Cut Diamond & Sapphire 3 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a incredible, brand new, custom made diamond and sapphire three stone engagement ring crafted in solid platinum. It features a gorgeous, GIA certified, 0.91 carat emeral...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
Tour de force. With an original platinum Art Deco mounting and 7.53 carat emerald cut diamond, this spectacular engagement ring is all about strength of style. Circa 1920. Diamond...
Diamond, Platinum
3.65 Carat Elongated Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This unique ring, boasts an approximate 3.65 carat elongated cushion cut diamond mounted in collet style claw prongs, in a beautiful flush setting. Perfect for the heirloom seeker! ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Long Chain 18K Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Made around the end of the Georgian period in 1830, this long chain necklace is formed of 18K gold. Of endless form, it is composed of oval polished links edged by ribbed trace link ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.90 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A romantic solitaire engagement ring with a 3.90 carat emerald cut diamond from the fine jewelry collection at Bracken Jewelers in Los Angeles, California. Set in an 18K yellow gold ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
A vintage pair of rubellite and diamond drop earrings
Located in London, GB
A vintage pair of rubellite and diamond drop earrings, each earring set with an octagonal-cut rubellite, the one weighing 6.90 carats and the other 6.95 carats, each with three small...
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Silver & Gold 2.74ct Old European Diamond Dormeuse Earrings
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
A pair of antique, Early 20th Century, silver and gold two-stone old European diamond dormeuse earrings. This earring style has become so popular lately that it's becoming harder to ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
An early 20th century diamond-set tiara by Skinner & Co
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century diamond-set tiara/necklace by Skinner & Co, the five principal old-cut diamonds estimated to weigh a combined total of 2 carats, each rub over millegrain-set to...
Diamond, Platinum
John Galliano Rare Dolores Intarsia Carnation Bias Evening Dress
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
A rare John Galliano bias cut Carnation dress from the Dolores collection, Autumn-Winter 1995-96. Of Bianchini Férier ivory and black satin backed rayon acetate crêpe inset with int...
An Edwardian Platinum Seed Pearl And Diamond Chain
Located in London, GB
A platinum seed pearl and diamond chain, the chain set throughout with seed pearls, measuring approximately 2-3mm in diameter, alternately set with 42 spectacle-set old European-cut ...
Vintage Granat Brothers Old European Cut Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 5.75 This stunning vintage diamond engagement ring will absolutely take your breath away. Exquisitely designed with multiple shapes of diamonds in a luxurious platinum se...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Link Chain Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Step into the elegance of the 1960s with this exquisite Estate Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Link Necklace. Crafted with the timeless sophistication that Bvlgari is known for, this...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
An Art Deco Onyx And Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco diamond and onyx ring, the old European-cut diamond estimated to weigh 0.6 carats assessed to be of J-K colour and SI clarity, millegrain rub-over set in an octagonal-cut...
Diamond, Onyx, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
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Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
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Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.
After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.