1980s Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Cambon Short Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage CHANEL short chain necklace is crafted of sturdy gold toned chain centered a Byzantine CC coin charm.
Category
Short Chain Necklaces
MOSCHINO gold tone logo heart motif clasp short chain necklace
$188Sale Price|35% Off
MOSCHINO gold tone logo heart motif clasp short chain necklace
By Moschino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MOSCHINO gold tone logo heart motif clasp short chain necklace Reference: TGAS/C01676 Brand: Moschino Color: Gold Pattern: Solid Closure: Clasp CONDITION: Condition: Very good, this...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold Vintage Flower Blossom Fancy Long & Short Chain Necklace 17 1/2" 14k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Chain Style: Fancy Long & Short Necklace Style: Chain Fastening Type: Spring Ring Clasp Theme: Flower Blossom Measurements Chain Width: 1/8" (2.4mm) Width at Stations...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
TOGA ARCHIVES silver Eagles red crystal studs chain short necklace
$126Sale Price|30% Off
TOGA ARCHIVES silver Eagles red crystal studs chain short necklace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
TOGA ARCHIVES silver Eagles red crystal studs chain short necklace Reference: BSHW/A00061 Brand: Toga Archives Material: Metal Color: Silver, Red Pattern: Animal Print Closure: Lobst...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Suspendue Short 14K Gold-Filled Molten Drop Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Suspendue Short Necklace is precision softened by light. Anchored by a single molten pendant suspended from a glinting drop chain, this design rests close to the collarbone—drawi...
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled
VERSACE Medusa Safety Pin pendant gold tone nickel short necklace choker
$240Sale Price|40% Off
VERSACE Medusa Safety Pin pendant gold tone nickel short necklace choker
By Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE Medusa Safety Pin pendant gold tone nickel short necklace choker Reference: TGAS/B01116 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Model: Safety pin necklace Material: Nickel...
Category
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Mattioli Navettes Short Necklace in 18k Rose Gold and Natural Mother of Pearl
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Necklace in 18k rose gold and natural mother of pearl Length: 42/45 cm Production Time 4 weeks NAVETTES COLLECTION From the name of the most refined gem cut, the navette shape is ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Paris 18K Yellow Gold 32 Inches, Georges L'enfant Makers Mark, Chain
$42,240Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Paris 18K Yellow Gold 32 Inches, Georges L'enfant Makers Mark, Chain
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Whether worn alone as a minimalist statement or layered with pendants and shorter chains, this Cartier necklace offers enduring elegance that transcends trends.
Category
20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Venetian Rare Seguso Design Handblown Glass Links & Pendants Necklace
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Chicago, IL
Unlike such historically-inspired mid-century glass-chain necklaces, this shorter necklace with pendants closes with a tiny brass flat wrap-around hook that fastens to a brass ring.
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Materials
Brass
Chanel Custom Gold Plated Flower Pendants Chain Short Necklace from 1980's
By Chanel
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Chanel Reference: JW390 Measurement of Necklace: 40cm Material: Gilt Metal Year: 1980’s Made in France Note: There is a bit of tarnish at the end of the Chanel logo Please ...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Link Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Carved Chalcedony and Diamond Pendant on Sterling Chain Worn Long or Short
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pendant drop is 2 inches. The chain can be doubled to wear it short or singly as a long necklace making it quite versatile.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Chalcedony, Diamond, Sterling Silver
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2000s Louis Vuitton Chain and Velvet Short Necklace
Located in Paris, FR
LOUIS VUITTON Short necklace composed of three strands of bronze colored metal interlaced with ivory color silk velvet ribbons braided with thin chains.
Category
Early 2000s French Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Silver Gold-Plated Necklace Minimal Short Snake Chain Greek Jewelry
By Maggoosh
Located in Athens, GR
Melodia necklace The ideal necklace for every day. This piece goes well with almost every outfit and is ideal for layering with other chains and necklaces. The mixed metals add an ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Silver Gold-Plated Necklace Minimal Short Snake Chain Greek Jewelry
By Maggoosh
Located in Athens, GR
Melodia necklace The ideal necklace for every day. This piece goes well with almost every outfit and is ideal for layering with other chains and necklaces. The mixed metals add an ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Silver Gold-Plated Necklace Minimal Short Double Snake Chain Greek Jewelry
By Maggoosh
Located in Athens, GR
Harmonia necklace This necklace consists of two yellow gold chains looped through each other. This is a very graceful piece inspired by nature's delicate shapes and movement, brin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
925 Sterling Silver Minimal Short Wave Round Motif Chain Greek Necklace
By Maggoosh
Located in Athens, GR
Mineral Necklace Chain necklace that consists of wave shaped curves. This chain has the nature to reflect light and bring glow to the wearer. It makes a great everyday piece but a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Silver 18K Gold-Plated Necklace Melodia Minimal Short Snake Chain Greek Jewelry
By Maggoosh
Located in Athens, GR
Melodia necklace The ideal necklace for every day. This piece goes well with almost every outfit and is ideal for layering with other chains and necklaces. The snake chain gives th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Necklace Minimal Short Double Snake Chain 18K Gold-Plated, Mixed Greek Jewelry
By Maggoosh
Located in Athens, GR
The "harmonia" necklace This necklace consists of two chains, one silver and one yellow gold plated, looped through each other. This is a very graceful piece inspired by nature's de...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Brass, Mixe...
Sterling Silver Gold Plated Minimal Short Wave Round Motif Chain Greek Necklace
Unavailable
L 17.72 in
Sterling Silver Gold Plated Minimal Short Wave Round Motif Chain Greek Necklace
By Maggoosh
Located in Athens, GR
Mineral Necklace Chain necklace that consists of wave shaped curves. This chain has the nature to reflect light and bring glow to the wearer. It makes a great everyday piece but a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Necklace Minimal Short Movement Snake Chain 18K Gold-Plated Silver Greek Jewelry
Unavailable
L 15.75 in
Necklace Minimal Short Movement Snake Chain 18K Gold-Plated Silver Greek Jewelry
By Maggoosh
Located in Athens, GR
Aura necklace The aura necklace is a graceful piece inspired by nature's delicate shapes. This piece is made out of gold plated snake chain and will bring elegance to any outfit. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Brass
Necklace Round Chain Minimal Short Silver 18 Karat Gold-Plated Greek Jewelry
By Maggoosh
Located in Athens, GR
Alegria pendant The alegria pendant is perfect for everyday but special occasions too. This design is part of the Disco collection which is inspired by the magic of Disco nights ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Openwork Link Necklace in 18kt Gold, Single or Two Shorter Chains, EU circa 1910
Located in London, GB
A heavy 18 karat yellow gold openwork chain link necklace with pendant loop. The links are oblong with inset bow motifs and can be divided to form two, shorter chains.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Camellia Pendant Short Necklace
By Sophie Theakston
Located in London, GB
Handmade 18 karat gold camellia pendant hanging on 17” chain. (please note this chain has shorteners and can be worn at three different lengths, an inch in difference) Symbolism: ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Organic Chain with Portal (Short Variation, 60cm, KU+MZ+MA)
By Parts of Four
Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island
Chain necklace made of wood, bronze and sterling silver. All organic chain is carved by hand. In the case of the chains made of wood, they are absolutely seamless; carved from a sing...
Category
2010s Chain Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Organic Chain with Portal (Short Variation, 60cm, KU+MZ+MA)
By Parts of Four
Located in PARIS, FR
Chain necklace made of wood, bronze and sterling silver. All organic chain is carved by hand. In the case of the chains made of wood, they are absolutely seamless; carved from a sing...
Category
2010s Chain Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver, Bronze
oval chain short necklece / vintage jewelry , 1970's vintage parts
Located in Sammu shi, JP
material : Brass,Vintage glass beads size : length 40.5cm/ weight 8g Necklace on a chain of ovals of different sizes. The clasp is playful, as one loop of the clasp is tightly wound...
Category
2010s Japanese Artisan Chain Necklaces
Materials
Brass
18 Karat Gold Handmade Dandelion Pendant Short Necklace
By Sophie Theakston
Located in London, GB
Handmade 18 karat gold dandelion pendant hanging on a 17” chain. (please note this chain has shorteners and can be worn at three different lengths, an inch in difference) Symbolism...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold Handmade Sacred Heart Short Necklace
By Sophie Theakston
Located in London, GB
Handmade 18 karat gold sacred heart hanging on a 20” trace chain (please note this chain has shorteners and can be worn at three different lengths, an inch in difference) Symbolism...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
14kt Rose Gold ADJUSTABLE Chain 24" Easy slide & adjust to Any Shorter Length
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Easy to use adjustable length solid 14k rose gold chain, you can simply slide the ball to shorten the necklace to any shorter length you wish.
Category
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Rose Gold
14kt Yellow Gold ADJUSTABLE Chain 24" Easy slide & adjust to Any Shorter Length
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Easy to use adjustable length solid 14k yellow gold chain, you can simply slide the ball to shorten the necklace to any shorter length you wish.
Category
2010s Chain Necklaces
Materials
White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bibi van der Velden Scarab Short Necklace with Scarabs and Diamonds
By Bibi van der Velden
Located in Jackson, WY
Inspired by the beauty of imperfection, Bibi van der Velden sculpts exotic materials into one of a kind jewelry evoking her respect for our natural world. This necklace features a u...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cosmic Small Diamond Necklace
By Tomasz Donocik
Located in London, GB
This short drop chain necklace from the Cosmic collection is articulated thanks to a subtle link that add movement and accentuate the necklace’s delicacy and grace.
Category
2010s British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Julia-Didon Cayre Diamond Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Julia-Didon Cayre Jewellery
Located in Milan, Milan
This is the shorter chain option for this necklace, which is adjustable at a length of 40, 45 and 50 cm (15.7, 17.7 and 23,2 inch).
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
MOSCHINO gold tone logo heart motif clasp short chain necklace
By Moschino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MOSCHINO gold tone logo heart motif clasp short chain necklace Reference: TGAS/C01676 Brand: Moschino Color: Gold Pattern: Solid Closure: Clasp CONDITION: Condition: Very good, this...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Vintage 1980s CHANEL Gold Toned 31 Rue Cambon Short Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vintage CHANEL gold toned short chain necklace featuring a 31 Rue Cambon Byzantine charm on a sturdy chain.
Category
Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces
CHANEL Vintage gold CC medallion coin charm short chain necklace
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Vintage gold CC medallion coin charm short chain necklace Reference: TGAS/D00863 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: Circa 1990's Material: Metal Color: Gold Pa...
Category
1990s French Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Vintage 1980s CHANEL Gold Toned 31 Rue Cambon Short Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vintage CHANEL gold toned short chain necklace featuring a 31 Rue Cambon Byzantine coin charm on a sturdy chain.
Category
Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces
new CHANEL 96A Vintage gold CC logo 31 rue cambon coin short chain necklace
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new CHANEL 96A Vintage gold CC logo 31 rue cambon coin short chain necklace Reference: TGAS/D00849 Brand: Chanel Collection: 96A Material: Metal Color: Gold Pattern: Solid Closure: L...
Category
1990s French Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Vintage 1984 CHANEL Gold Toned Centaur Quadruple Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vintage CHANEL gold toned short chain necklace featuring two sides of impressive quadruple chains and a CC centaur medallion on the front.
Category
Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces
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Short Chain Necklaces For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of short chain necklaces. Frequently made of Gold, Silver and Sterling Silver, these items were constructed with great care. The designs in our inventory of short chain necklaces bearing Contemporary or Modern hallmarks are very popular. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Maggoosh, Bibi van der Velden and Valentin Magro produced popular versions that are worth a look. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 1, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A selection of brilliant cut can be found today on these pages. When shopping our range of short chain necklaces, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.
How Much are Short Chain Necklaces?
On average, short chain necklaces at 1stDibs sell for $370, while they’re typically $234 on the low end and $14,550 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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.
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