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18 Karat White Gold Hammered Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A simple yet elegant chain necklace. It is made in 18k white gold and hand worked and hammered to
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

John Hardy Classic Chain Hammered Interlinking Necklace NB90579X16-18
By John Hardy
Located in Wilmington, DE
Classic Chain Hammered Silver 2mm Mini Rolo Chain Interlinking Necklace Sterling Silver Lobster
Category

2010s Chain Necklaces

8.20ct Diamond Chain Necklace Hammer Finished 18k White Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Grand diamond chain necklace. Every other link with pave set diamonds and every other link hammer
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Unique Hammered Handcrafted Silver Sterling White Rhodium Link Chain Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Collection Hammered Handcrafted Unisex Silver Sterling Modern Chain Necklace
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Rhodium

Elizabeth Locke 18k Yellow Gold Hammered Heavy Link Chain Necklace 32"
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Elizabeth Locke 18k Yellow Gold Hammered Heavy Link Chain Necklace 32" Gorgeous Circle Link
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Red Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Slightly Hammered "Little Hearts" Chain Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Hearts" Necklace. The chain is linked by hand and slightly hammered to fit the perfect necklace shape
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980s Cyclope Paris Chain Toggle Necklace with Hammered Pendant, Signed
Located in McKinney, TX
- 18" length - 1.6" pendant diameter - Silver tone - Toggle clasp - Made in Paris, France - By Cyclope Paris - Signed on back of pendant - Excellent vintage condition PROVENANCE: Fr...
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Chain Necklaces

18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire Slightly Hammered "Little Hearts" Chain Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Hearts" Necklace. The chain is linked by hand and slightly hammered to fit the perfect necklace shape
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Cut Emerald Hammered Little Hearts Chain Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.50 Kt Oval Cut Emerald Hammered Little Hearts Chain Necklace A nice necklace
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2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

John Hardy Hammered Station Necklace NB7151X18
By John Hardy
Located in Wilmington, DE
John Hardy Hammered Station Necklace. Sterling Silver Chain measures 2.5mm wide Station measures
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2010s Chain Necklaces

John Hardy Dot Hammered Station Necklace NB7151X36
By John Hardy
Located in Wilmington, DE
John Hardy Dot Hammered Station Necklace. Sterling Silver Chain measures 2.5mm wide Station
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2010s Chain Necklaces

Vintage Gold Toned Hammered Open Circle Necklace
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
This Vintage Gold-Toned Hammered Open Circle Necklace is a statement piece that blends timeless
Category

Mid-20th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Mattioli Aspis Necklace in Hammered Rose Gold
By Mattioli
Located in Bilbao, ES
Aspis necklace in hammered rose gold. Measure: 50 cm Gold Weight gr.: 57.00 Products available on
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Steven Battelle Lightweight Handmade Hammered Organic 18K Gold 18" chain
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Our unique handmade hammered organically textured matt-finish chain in our lightest weight is a
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Steven Battelle Lightweight Handmade Hammered Organic 18K Gold Chain 22"
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Our unique handmade hammered organically textured matt-finish chain in our lightest weight is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Steven Battelle Handmade Hammered Mid-Weight Chain 18K Gold 20 Inch
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A unique handmade hammered organically textured chain with matt-finish provides a beautiful way to
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Steven Battelle Handmade Hammered 18k Gold Oxidized Silver Organic Chain 24"
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A handmade chain with organic hammered links of alternating 18K yellow gold and dark oxidized
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Steven Battelle Handmade Hammered 18k Gold Oxidized Silver Organic Chain 20"
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A handmade chain with organic hammered links of alternating 18K yellow gold and dark oxidized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

"Ring & Connector" Chain, 16.5" Long in Hammered 18K Gold with Oversized Clasp
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This striking and sexy handmade chain in rich 18 karat yellow gold features hammered gold oval
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mattioli Aspis Necklace in Hammered Rose Gold and White Diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Bilbao, ES
Aspis necklace in hammered rose gold and white diamonds. Measure: 50 cm Gold Weight gr.: 57.00
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Dainty 18 Karat Yellow Gold Red Ruby Slightly Hammered Little Hearts Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
" Necklace. The chain is linked by hand and slightly hammered to fit the perfect necklace shape. Dainty and
Category

2010s Italian Romantic Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Chanel Gold Plated CC Logo Medallion Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in North Miami, FL
This authentic fabulous vintage Chanel chunky gold plated hammered medallion chain necklace has the
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold-filled, Gold Plate

John Hardy Classic Chain Sterling Silver Pearl Station Necklace NZ900821X18-20
By John Hardy
Located in Wilmington, DE
Ladies John Hardy necklace. Sterling silver and 18 karat yellow gold. Classic Chain hammered mini
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2010s Chain Necklaces

CHANEL Vintage Gold Plated CC Logo Medallion Flower Chain Necklace 1995
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This wonderful rare, 1995 Chanel gold plated cutout CC logo hammered medallion flower chain
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1990s French Chain Necklaces

Unique Unisex Horse Charm Carnelian 18 Karats Yellow Gold Hammered Bezel Citrine
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
handcrafted in 18 karats Gold adorned with beautiful Carnelian hand carved with a hammered gold bezel and a
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2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Romantic Style 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.50Karat Emerald "Little Hearts" Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Emerald Slightly Hammered "Little Hearts" Chain Necklace. A romantic style necklace embellished with a
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2010s Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Romantic Style 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.51 Karat Sapphire "Little Hearts" Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Hammered "Little Hearts" Necklace. The chain is linked by hand and slightly hammered to fit the perfect
Category

2010s Italian Romantic Chain Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Hammered Barrel Link Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 18k gold hammered barrel link necklace, crica 1970s, features a distinctive textured
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Vintage 1970s Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

24.27ct Diamond Chain Necklace Hammer Finished 18k White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Grand diamond chain necklace. Every three links pave set with diamonds, every other three hammer
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

John Hardy Classic Chain Hammered Station Necklace NZ90040X16-18
By John Hardy
Located in Wilmington, DE
Sterling Silver and 18k Bonded Yellow Gold Chain measures 1.7mm wide Station measures 24.5mm x
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

14K Yellow & White Gold Multi Chain Hammered Pendant Necklace #17341
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow & White Gold Multi Chain Hammered Pendant Necklace This breathtaking necklace is
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

SCULPTED Long Necklace Chain In Solid Hammered 22Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
An artisan long chain in 22 karats gold. Fabulous vintage long necklace chain, carefully crafted
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20th Century Saudi Arabian Renaissance Revival Rope Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

Hammered Handcrafted 18K Yellow Gold Link Chain Necklace Made in Italy
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
"Gold" Collection Hammered Handcrafted Unisex Classy Timeless Modern Chain Necklace 18Karats Yellow Gold.
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2010s Italian Artisan Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Slightly Hammered "Little Hearts" Chain Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Emerald Slightly Hammered "Little Hearts" Necklace that fits every outfit due to its semplicity. The chain
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2010s Italian Artisan Link Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Slightly Hammered "Little Hearts" Chain Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
semplicity. The chain is linked by hand and slightly hammered to fit the perfect necklace shape. All stones
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Link Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

John Hardy Classic Chain Hammered Sugarloaf Pendant Necklace NZ90640X16-18
By John Hardy
Located in Wilmington, DE
Sterling Silver and 18k Bonded Yellow Gold Chain measures 2mm wide Pendant measures 21mm x 21mm
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Chanel Hammered Gold Logo Chain
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Chanel Hammered Gold Logo Chain with 6 stations. Each station is a double figure 8 with "CC
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Vintage 1980s French Link Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Diamond Cross Necklace with Hammering, Diamond Cross Pendant and Chain, Sterling
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
18 inch cable chain that compliments the cross pendant perfectly. This necklace would make the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver

18 Karat Yellow Gold Bead Cut Emerald Hammered Little Hearts Chain Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
semplicity. The chain is linked by hand and slightly hammered to fit the perfect necklace shape. All stones
Category

2010s Italian Romantic Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Gurhan .990 Yellow Gold 17.5" Puffed Domed Hammered Oval Link Chain Necklace
By Gurhan
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid .990 / 23.76 Yellow Gold Weight: 67.69 Grams Chain Type: Puffed Domed Hammered
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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Charriol 2000's Brown Steel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Celtic Chain Necklace
By Charriol
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of hammered gold cable link chain with fourteen steel stations Designed as round and oval
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21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

1980s Vintage Chanel Hammered Magnifier Necklace
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
1980s Chanel hammered gold tone fancy chain magnifier necklace. Can be worn single or double. Comes
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Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces

2 Hammered Modernist Sterling Silver Cross Pendants with Chain
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 2 sterling silver crosses with chain. Larger and smaller hammered sterling silver crosses
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ippolita Sterling Silver Classico Prosper Hammered Kidney Bean Necklace #19451
By Ippolita
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Ippolita's sterling silver Classico Prosper hammered kidney bean link chain necklace. A long and
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20th Century Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Large Organic Fresh Water Pearl Pendant in Hammered Gold and Oxidized Chain
Located in Berkeley, CA
hammered 14K yellow gold bezel. Hangs from a 32 inch oxidized sterling silver chain. Stunning and
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Dainty Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.51 Karat Sapphire Little Hearts Chain
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Hearts" Necklace. The chain is linked by hand and slightly hammered to fit the perfect necklace shape. A
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2010s Italian Artisan Link Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.51 Karat Bead Cut Sapphire Little Hearts Chain Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Hearts" Necklace. The chain is linked by hand and slightly hammered to fit the perfect necklace shape. A
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2010s Italian Romantic Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Love Chain Mesh and Blue Heart Charm 18K Yellow Gold Romantic Pendant Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
. The chain is linked by hand and slightly hammered to fit the perfect necklace shape. A Romantic
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2010s Italian Romantic Link Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.56 Karat Bead Cut Red Ruby Little Hearts Chain Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
" Necklace. The chain is linked by hand and slightly hammered to fit the perfect necklace shape. A nice
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2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold "Indian Head " American Coin On A Link Chain Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with this exquisite David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Hammered Chain "Indian Head" Coin
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20th Century American Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chain of Goldenhorn 24K Gold & Silver w/ Diamonds, by Kurtulan Jewellery
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
original chain was made with hammering technique it is similar to the way we make our jewelry. The parts of
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Square, Bezel Set Green Tourmaline Pendant 14K Gold, Oval Chain, Gift for Her
Located in Bozeman, MT
Square Step-Cut Bezel Set Green Tourmaline Pendant Necklace 14K Gold with Oval Textured Cable Chain
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2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel 1993 Hammered Logo Chain Belt/Necklace
By Chanel
Located in West Hartford, CT
Castellane, both pieces feature 24K gold-plated faceted rolo chains, making them essential for any collector
Category

1990s French Belts

Yves Saint Laurent Rare Crystal Rock Gilt Metal Necklace by Goossens c 1983
By Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in University City, MO
chunky hammered link crystal rock chain necklace is designed with a dangling pendant glass orb encased
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Gilt Metal

Steven Battelle Lightweight Handmade Hammered Organic 18K Gold Chain 24"
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Our unique handmade hammered organically textured matt-finish chain in our lightest weight is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Gold Hued Hammered Brass Circles Chain Long Necklace
By JERI SENA
Located in Northglenn, CO
A versatile and lightweight brass necklace on a chunky raw brown leather back. Approximately 20
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Brass

Knight & Hammer Gold Tone Skull and Black Matt Enamel Chain Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
Dramatic and macabre skull necklace by Knight & Hammer. We adore this bold opera length necklace
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Ursula Hammil Hand Hammered Sterling silver Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This necklace is great looking, easy to wear, unusual and fun. Each element of the chain is hand
Category

American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Susan Lister Locke Medium Link Hand Hammered Chain in 18kt Gold
By Susan Lister Locke
Located in Nantucket, MA
16-inch Hand Hammered Medium Link Chain in 18kt Gold. Available in various lengths and three link
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Susan Lister Locke Small Link Hand Hammered Chain in 18kt Gold
By Susan Lister Locke
Located in Nantucket, MA
16-inch Hand Hammered Small Link Chain in 18kt Gold. Available in various lengths and three link
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

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Hammered Chain Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact hammered chain necklace you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 17 antique edition and 39 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect hammered chain necklace among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A hammered chain necklace from John Hardy, Mattioli and Rossella Ugolini — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at a hammered chain necklace featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a hammered chain necklace, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Hammered Chain Necklace?

The price for a hammered chain necklace starts at $169 and tops out at $33,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,688.

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. 

Questions About Hammered Chain Necklace
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    An anchor chain is an unusual jewelry chain that can be fairly heavy and is a nice choice for men. You may also find that this is called a mariner chain. These chain links are often rounded, like a cable chain, or flattened so all the links lie the same way, like a cable chain. 1stDibs has a wide variety of anchor chains on sale.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    What the most popular necklace chain is at any given time has a lot to do with jewelry trends, which are constantly shifting, as well as personal taste. There are all kinds of stylish necklace chains out there, so there is no need to limit yourself to what is trending! In fact, finding just the right gold chain necklace is surprisingly complicated. Googling that phrase generates results ranging from bold hip-hop pieces to demure oval links. Narrow down your search to "gold chain necklace" on 1stDibs, and you still get more than 2,000 jewels. Some of the most popular chain necklaces include oval chain links, paper clip chains, curb link chains, snake chains and ball chains. Find your next chain necklace on 1stDibs.
  • It is a type of gold necklace made with cuban links. They are mostly made in gold but can be set with diamonds. It is a very popular style nowadays.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A curb chain necklace is composed of round links that are slightly twisted, flattened, interlocked and looped together to form a chain. Curb chain necklaces are popular in very fine formations as well as much chunkier variations. They are ideal for creating statement necklaces. Shop various designs of curb chain necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    The most popular chain necklace at any given moment can vary based on trends. However, some styles have a long history of wear and remain in fashion despite changing trends. These include the oval link, the paper clip, the curb link, the rope and the herringbone. Find a wide variety of chain necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Chain necklaces are always in fashion. Jewelry trends are frequently changing but a dazzling chain necklace is a jewelry box essential. Fashionable chain necklaces include curb link chains, snake chains and ball chains. The best way to discover your perfect fit is to zero in on a particular name and type of link. Designers have tweaked a few styles repeatedly over the years, changing their scale and proportion. Find antique and vintage chain necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    What a long chain necklace is called depends on its length. Opera chains are 26 to 36 inches long and typically hang below the chest. At 37 inches and longer, rope chains are the longest styles and can be worn loose, layered, wrapped or knotted. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of chain necklaces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A flat chain necklace is called a curb chain. These are made of round or oval links that are twisted so they lay flat when worn. This style of chain is versatile and strong. Shop a variety of curb chain jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    The strongest style of chain for a necklace is a thick link chain. Link chains are the strongest type of chain because these chains do not have a bending point, and therefore can twist and be folded a number of ways without damaging the chain. There are many different types of link chains, including wheat chains, figaro chains, cable link chains, mariner link chains and curb link chains. When searching for a durable chain, avoid hollow chains and opt for independently soldered links that will never pull apart. Shop different styles of necklace chains and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    The most popular necklace chain length is arguably 18 inches. Called the princess length, the 18-inch chain works well on its own or with pendants. However, many people do prefer necklaces in other lengths. Shorter collar and choker necklaces can work well with strapless tops or for visually shortening a long neck, while longer necklaces can elongate the neck and are a great pick for layering. Shop a large selection of chain necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    The necklaces with a chain hanging down from them are usually called lariats. Some people refer to them as Y-shaped necklaces. Lariat necklaces first became popular during the age of Art Deco. Pieces from the era usually feature platinum metal and are set with pearls, diamonds and other gemstones. On 1stDibs, find a selection of lariat necklaces.

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