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Paco Rabanne Chainmail Necklace
Paco Rabanne Chainmail Necklace

Paco Rabanne Chainmail Necklace

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Nice, FR

PACO RABANNE vintage necklace showcasing a bronze-tone chainmail grid adorned with dangling clear

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21st Century and Contemporary French Multi-Strand Necklaces

Oxidised Silver and Gold Cube Chainmail Necklace
Oxidised Silver and Gold Cube Chainmail Necklace

Oxidised Silver and Gold Cube Chainmail Necklace

By Emre Osmanlar

Located in ISTANBUL, TR

31 g Silver 2.70 g 8K Gold

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2010s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Silver, Rose Gold

Emerald Oxidized Silver 24k Micron Plated Chainmail Necklace
Emerald Oxidized Silver 24k Micron Plated Chainmail Necklace

Emerald Oxidized Silver 24k Micron Plated Chainmail Necklace

By Emre Osmanlar

Located in ISTANBUL, TR

Emerald Silver Diamond 24k gold mikron plated clasp

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2010s Link Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Luxurious David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Chainmail Adjustable Choker
Luxurious David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Chainmail Adjustable Choker

Luxurious David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Chainmail Adjustable Choker

By David Yurman

Located in Chicago, IL

This exceptional David Yurman chainmail choker is crafted in rich 18K yellow gold and showcases the

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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Whiting & Davis Gold-Tone Mesh Triangle Scarf Necklace, 1970s
Vintage Whiting & Davis Gold-Tone Mesh Triangle Scarf Necklace, 1970s

Vintage Whiting & Davis Gold-Tone Mesh Triangle Scarf Necklace, 1970s

By Whiting & Davis

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a signed Whiting & Davis Chainmail Scarf Necklace. It is a 70s disco fever 18 x 9 x 9

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Vintage 1970s American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Gold

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14ct Yellow Gold Round Link Chainmail Necklace 65.60g
14ct Yellow Gold Round Link Chainmail Necklace 65.60g

14ct Yellow Gold Round Link Chainmail Necklace 65.60g

Located in Birmingham, GB

14ct Yellow Gold Round Link Chainmail Necklace 65.60g Step into a world of timeless elegance with

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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Godet Necklace- Handsewn Artwear- Chainmail necklace
Godet Necklace- Handsewn Artwear- Chainmail necklace

Godet Necklace- Handsewn Artwear- Chainmail necklace

Located in Hamburg, DE

The Godet Necklace is hand sewn using a patented technique. Made using a patented hand sewing

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2010s Pakistani Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby

Simon Harrison Dionysus Bear Claw Chainmail Necklace
Simon Harrison Dionysus Bear Claw Chainmail Necklace

Simon Harrison Dionysus Bear Claw Chainmail Necklace

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W 1.19 in D 0.12 in L 31.89 in

Simon Harrison Dionysus Bear Claw Chainmail Necklace

By Simon Harrison

Located in Dublin 2, Dublin 2

unique Bear necklace and earrings are full of movement and expression and similarly refuse to be confined

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2010s British Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Base Metal

Paco Rabanne black leather and  chainmail necklace, circa 1996
Paco Rabanne black leather and  chainmail necklace, circa 1996

Paco Rabanne black leather and chainmail necklace, circa 1996

By Paco Rabanne

Located in London, GB

This chainmail with leather necklace was designed to coincide with the launch of Paco Rabanne' s

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Simon Harrison Minerva Clustered Navette Stainless Steel Chainmail Necklace
Simon Harrison Minerva Clustered Navette Stainless Steel Chainmail Necklace

Simon Harrison Minerva Clustered Navette Stainless Steel Chainmail Necklace

By Simon Harrison

Located in London, GB

The Minerva necklace features a stunning bed of ‘armour’ chainmail beautifully juxtaposed by

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2010s Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Stainless Steel

Simon Harrison Dionysus Bear Claw Gold Stainless Steel Chainmail Necklace
Simon Harrison Dionysus Bear Claw Gold Stainless Steel Chainmail Necklace

Simon Harrison Dionysus Bear Claw Gold Stainless Steel Chainmail Necklace

By Simon Harrison

Located in London, GB

With its sleek handmade links the Bear Necklace wraps the neckline. The fluidity of the links

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Andreoli Chainmail Bib Tahitian Pearl Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
Andreoli Chainmail Bib Tahitian Pearl Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold

Andreoli Chainmail Bib Tahitian Pearl Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold

By Andreoli

Located in New York, NY

Andreoli Chainmail Bib Tahitian Pearl Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold This Andreoli necklace

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Simon Harrison Dionysus Bear Claw Stainless Steel Chainmail Necklace
Simon Harrison Dionysus Bear Claw Stainless Steel Chainmail Necklace

Simon Harrison Dionysus Bear Claw Stainless Steel Chainmail Necklace

By Simon Harrison

Located in London, GB

With its sleek handmade links the Bear Necklace wraps the neckline. The fluidity of the links

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Materials

Stainless Steel

Paco Rabanne Chainmail Drop Necklace
Paco Rabanne Chainmail Drop Necklace

Paco Rabanne Chainmail Drop Necklace

By Paco Rabanne

Located in London, GB

Multicolour Brass Necklace Chainmail pocket Bead tassels Silver hardware

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21st Century and Contemporary British Drop Necklaces

Paco Rabanne Chainmail Drop Necklace
Paco Rabanne Chainmail Drop Necklace

Paco Rabanne Chainmail Drop Necklace

By Paco Rabanne

Located in London, GB

Multicolour Brass Necklace Chainmail pocket Bead tassels Silver hardware Made in

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21st Century and Contemporary British Drop Necklaces

Paco Rabanne Gold Chainmail Pocket Necklace
Paco Rabanne Gold Chainmail Pocket Necklace

Paco Rabanne Gold Chainmail Pocket Necklace

By Paco Rabanne

Located in London, GB

box and dust bag. Details Gold Aluminium Necklace Chainmail Pocket

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21st Century and Contemporary British More Necklaces

Paco Rabanne Gold Chainmail Pocket Necklace
Paco Rabanne Gold Chainmail Pocket Necklace

Paco Rabanne Gold Chainmail Pocket Necklace

By Paco Rabanne

Located in London, GB

box and dust bag. Details Gold Aluminium Necklace Chainmail Pocket Gold hardware

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21st Century and Contemporary British More Necklaces

Vintage Paco Rabanne Gold Tone Chainmail Mini Purse Necklace
Vintage Paco Rabanne Gold Tone Chainmail Mini Purse Necklace

Vintage Paco Rabanne Gold Tone Chainmail Mini Purse Necklace

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Flushing, NY

Vintage Paco Rabanne Gold Tone Chainmail Mini Purse Necklace Marked: paco rabanne Approximate

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20th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Vintage Gianni Versace 1990's Gold Chainmail Choker
Vintage Gianni Versace 1990's Gold Chainmail Choker

Vintage Gianni Versace 1990's Gold Chainmail Choker

By Versace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Gianni Versace gold-tone chainmail statement choker featuring a hook closure with

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1990s Italian Choker Necklaces

PACO RABANNE Silver Tone Chainmail Necklace
PACO RABANNE Silver Tone Chainmail Necklace

PACO RABANNE Silver Tone Chainmail Necklace

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Nice, FR

PACO RABANNE vintage necklace showcasing a silver-tone chainmail grid adorned with dangling clear

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21st Century and Contemporary French Multi-Strand Necklaces

YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Chainmail Choker Necklace
YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Chainmail Choker Necklace

YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Chainmail Choker Necklace

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Nice, FR

YVES SAINT LAURENT antiqued bronze tone chainmail choker necklace. Hook clasp closure. Adjustable

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21st Century and Contemporary French Choker Necklaces

Silver Plated Mesh Chainmail Scarf Necklace circa 1970s
Silver Plated Mesh Chainmail Scarf Necklace circa 1970s

Silver Plated Mesh Chainmail Scarf Necklace circa 1970s

Located in London, GB

Classic silver plated mesh chainmail scarf necklace, with a foldover clasp. Measuring width 33cm

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Vintage 1970s Choker Necklaces

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Runway Chainmail Choker Necklace
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Runway Chainmail Choker Necklace

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Runway Chainmail Choker Necklace

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Nice, FR

YVES SAINT LAURENT antiqued bronze toned chainmail runway choker necklace. Hook clasp closure

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21st Century and Contemporary French Choker Necklaces

Paco Rabanne Vintage Chainmail and Quartz Choker Necklace
Paco Rabanne Vintage Chainmail and Quartz Choker Necklace

Paco Rabanne Vintage Chainmail and Quartz Choker Necklace

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Nice, FR

PACO RABANNE vintage choker necklace featuring a silver tone chainmail grid embellished with

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20th Century French Choker Necklaces

DAVID YURMAN "Atlas" Sterling Silver & 18K Gold Chainmail Choker Necklace
DAVID YURMAN "Atlas" Sterling Silver & 18K Gold Chainmail Choker Necklace

DAVID YURMAN "Atlas" Sterling Silver & 18K Gold Chainmail Choker Necklace

By David Yurman

Located in Thiensville, WI

DESCRIPTION: DAVID YURMAN "Atlas" Sterling Silver & 18K Gold Chainmail Choker Necklace Estimated

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Choker Necklaces

1980s Pauline Trigère Chainmail Choker with Rhinestone Drops
1980s Pauline Trigère Chainmail Choker with Rhinestone Drops

1980s Pauline Trigère Chainmail Choker with Rhinestone Drops

By Pauline Trigère

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Stunning 1980's Pauline Trigère gilt metal link style 2" wide choker adorned with7 hanging pear shaped crystal drops. Unsigned, made for American music celebrity Phyllis McGuire and ...

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Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Scarf Necklace
Vintage Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Scarf Necklace

Vintage Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Scarf Necklace

By Whiting & Davis

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a signed Whiting & Davis Chainmail Scarf Necklace. It is a 70s disco fever 18 x 9 x 9 inch

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Vintage 1970s American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Whiting & Davis Multi-Color Metal Mesh Scarf Necklace
Whiting & Davis Multi-Color Metal Mesh Scarf Necklace

Whiting & Davis Multi-Color Metal Mesh Scarf Necklace

By Whiting & Davis

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a multi-color metal chainmail scarf necklace. It featuring a unique design that

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Vintage 1970s American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Mixed Metal

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Chainmail Bronze Choker Necklace
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Chainmail Bronze Choker Necklace

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Chainmail Bronze Choker Necklace

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Chainmail Bronze Choker Necklace Measurements: Height: 2.75 inches

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21st Century and Contemporary French Choker Necklaces

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Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Chainmail Disc Bronze Choker Necklace

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Chainmail Disc Bronze Choker Necklace

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Chainmail Disc Bronze Choker Necklace Measurements: Height: 2.75

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21st Century and Contemporary French Choker Necklaces

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Chainmail Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact chainmail necklace you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Gold Plate — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 16 vintage or 5 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a chainmail necklace may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a chainmail necklace has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Whiting & Davis, Paco Rabanne and Yves Saint Laurent are consistently popular. While most can agree that any chainmail necklace from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 1 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. When shopping for a chainmail necklace, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Chainmail Necklace?

On average, a chainmail necklace at 1stDibs sells for $946, while they’re typically $117 on the low end and $64,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Necklaces for You

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

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