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Diamond Pendant on Gold Chain
Located in Darnestown, MD
Lovely convex pendant within which a diamond is collet set. The pendant is 5/8" in diameter; the
Category

Late 20th Century American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Chanel Chain Necklace With CC Pendant
By Chanel
Located in North Miami, FL
This chunky and fabulous Chanel gold plated chain necklace with large bold hanging CC pendant is
Category

1990s French Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Circle Diamond Floating Pendant with Chain
Located in Great Neck, NY
This beautiful circle pendant is made of 45 round VS2, G color diamonds totaling 0.58 carats of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Star Pendant Choker Chain Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5 Star Pendant Chunky Choker Chain Necklace in 14k Gold Plate with White hand painted Enamel on
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel

Classic Diamond Cross Pendant on Chain
Located in New York, NY
14k white gold chain
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold

Chanel 1980 necklace chain and CC pendant
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Stunning huge Chanel chain necklace with a Chanel CC pendant signed cc on the lock. Stamp Chanel
Category

Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces

Victorian 10k Gold Chain Figa Pendant Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Materials: 10K Rose Gold Chain, 14K Pendant Weight: 17 grams Gemstone: Bakelite Measurement
Category

Vintage 1980s Chain Necklaces

Materials

10k Gold, 14k Gold

Medal Chain Necklace Opal Virgin Mary Pendant
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Chain Necklace Opal Virgin Mary Pendant Designer: J Dauphin Material: Gold filled Chain
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze

CHANEL Vintage Quilted CC Pendant and Chain
By Chanel
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Designer: CHANEL Total Weight: 140 Grams Pendant CC Measurements: ~2.25" x 1.9
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces

Egyptian Byzantine Geometric Diamond Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Retro 18k yellow gold diamond pendant necklace. This exquisite 18k yellow and white gold pendant
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Noble 14k Red Coral Pendant and Chain
Located in Berlin, BE
Noble 14K red coral pendant 14k yellow gold set with a large red coral cabochon. Finely designed
Category

20th Century German Chain Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Noble 14k Red Coral Pendant and Chain
Noble 14k Red Coral Pendant and Chain
W 1.19 in D 0.4 in L 1.78 in
Black Pearl and Diamond Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
in color and SI1 in clarity Chain Measurements: 14″ Pearl measurements: Approximately 12.05mm in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chain Necklace Miraculous Medal Virgo Oval Pendant
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Long Chain Necklace Miraculous Medal Virgo Oval Pendant Virgin Mary Medal Clover Virgo Souvenir
Category

Vintage 1920s French Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Slice Pendant Chain Necklace
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
ball on diamond cut chain necklace. Item # N3790. Check out matching earrings, item: "Sleeping Beauty
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Vintage Carved Jade Pendant 18k Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage carved jade pendant and 18k gold chain necklace. The pendant features a beautifully
Category

Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

18k Gold Rope Link Chain with Anchor pendant
Located in Amsterdam, NL
anchor pendant is attached, Italy, circa 1970. weight chain: 41.39 g weight anchor: 21.8 g total weight
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

18ct Gold Religious Italian Pendant & 18ct Gold Chain
Located in London, GB
hallmark stamp on reverse of pendant and on Chain Stamped 750 AUR - which is solid 18ct Gold as necklace
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Chanel Gold Hoop Pendant Long Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Vintage Chanel necklace in gold chain with big quilted hoop pendant detail. Beautiful vintage piece
Category

1990s Chain Necklaces

Escada Large Pendant Glass Embellishments Gold Chain Necklace
By Escada
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Color: Gold tone chain. Gold pendant with white, turquoise & black glass embellishments Material
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Dolce &Gabbana Silver Large Pendant Chain Long Necklace
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Pasadena, CA
Dolce &Gabbana Silver Large Pendant Chain Long Necklace *Marked Dolce &Gabbana *Comes with the
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces

Françoise Montague Chain Necklace with Pompom Pendant, 1960s
By Francoise Montague
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Françoise Montague - Golden metal chain necklace with a pompom pendant made of glass pearls and
Category

Vintage 1960s French Chain Necklaces

Versace Medusa Head Pendant Chain Gold Tone Necklace
By Versace
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Curb chain necklace in gold-tone. Circular pendant featuring signature Medusa graphic at drop
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces

Beautiful Personalized Engraved Gold Circle Pendant and Chain
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Engraved Gold Circle Pendant and Chain. This is a wonderful personalized graduation gift
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

14K Gold Pendant Chain Three Stone Diamond Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Necklace Gold Diamond 14K Pendant Chain Three Stone Diamond Necklace For Her Light weight can be
Category

2010s Indian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

White Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace Silver Chain Choker
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond White Pearl Heart Pendant Necklace Silver Chain Choker Solid Silver White Diamond
Category

2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

White Diamond Sacred Heart Medal Pendant Necklace Chain
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Sacred Heart Medal Pendant Necklace Chain Material: Gold vermeil and Goldfilled
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Silver

Napier Chain and Crystal Pendant Link Necklace Vintage
By Napier
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful great weight signed vintage Napier gold link chain necklace has 5 hanging pendants
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

McTeigue 8 Bow Rose Gold Chain Pendant Necklace
By McTeigue
Located in Stamford, CT
McTeigue 1940's Retro Art Deco 14k rose gold 8 folded bow design 8 piece necklace. Chain length 18
Category

Early 20th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Emerald Silver Chain Pendant Necklace Choker J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Silver Chain Pendant Necklace Choker J Dauphin Made with 3 Emeralds J DAUPHIN "Life Line
Category

2010s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver

Emerald Silver Chain Pendant Necklace Choker J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Silver Chain Pendant Necklace Choker J Dauphin Made with 3 Emeralds J DAUPHIN "Life Line
Category

2010s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Sterling Silver, Silver

Chain Choker Gold Ruby Iolite Snake Pendant Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5 Ruby 2 Iolite Snake White Gold Pendant Yellow Gold Chain Choker Necklace J Dauphin J DAUPHIN
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Iolite, Ruby, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18KT White Gold Diamond Snowflake Pendant With Chain
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite pendant features a delicate snowflake design, crafted in 18KT white gold. It is
Category

2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Locket Pendant and Pocket Watch Chain 14k Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Materials: 14k Gold Weight: Chain - 10 Grams; Pendant - 23 Grams Gemstone: Sapphire Measurement
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Victorian Antique 19K Yellow Gold Egyptian Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies  Metal Type: 19K Yellow Gold and Gold Filled  Pendant Length: 4 inches Chain
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

1990s Yves Saint Laurent YSL Logo-Pendant Chain Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Paris, FR
1990s Yves Saint Laurent gold-tone logo-pendant chain necklace featuring a hexagonal logo pendant
Category

1990s French Chain Necklaces

14KT White Gold Diamond Open Heart Pendant With Chain
Located in New York, NY
Express your love with the 14KT White Gold Open Heart Diamond Pendant with Chain. This charming
Category

2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Princess cut Diamond Pendant & Chain 14.3gr
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k Yellow Gold Diamand pendant and Rope chain. The princess cut Diamond sits in an floating style
Category

20th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Pave Diamond Pendant On White Gold Chain Necklace
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description Fashionable large pave diamond circle pendant on a textured link 14k white gold chain
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Versace Medusa Head Textured Pendant Chain Gold Tone Necklace
By Versace
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Curb chain necklace in gold-tone. Circular pendant featuring signature Medusa graphic at drop
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces

Pave Diamond Rectangular Pendant On White Gold Chain Necklace
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description Fashionable large pave diamond rectangular pendant on a diamond cut 14k white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18KT White Gold Circle Cluster Diamond Pendant with Chain
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pendant features a circle cluster design, crafted in 18KT white gold. It is adorned
Category

2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Opal Virgin Mary Medal Chain Necklace Pendant J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chain Necklace Medal Virgin Mary Gem Opal Coin Pendant 24" J Dauphin Exclusive piece with Virgin
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze

Virgin Mary Medal Chain Necklace Opal Pendant J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chain Necklace Medal Virgin Mary Gem Opal Coin Pendant 24" J Dauphin Exclusive piece with Virgin
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze

Emerald Sacred Medal Necklace Chunky Chain Pendant J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Virgin Mary Necklace Medal Chunky Chain Pendant J Dauphin Exclusive piece with a Round
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Virgin Mary Medal Oval Pendant Emeralds Silver Chain Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Virgin Mary Medal Oval Pendant Emeralds Silver Chain Necklace J Dauphin Symbols or medals can
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Silver

Virgin Mary Medal Oval Pendant Emeralds Silver Chain Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Virgin Mary Medal Oval Pendant Emeralds Silver Chain Necklace J Dauphin Symbols or medals can
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Silver

Emerald Virgin Mary Medal Pendant Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
piece of a Miraculous Medal Oval pendant called "Principle of life" with a 28" chain, can be made
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze

Snake Necklace Choker Chain Emerald Aquamarine Pendant J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Snake Pendant Necklace in Choker Length 16" with Emerald on the top and Aquamarine eyes. Snake is
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Emerald, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver

Dove Pendant Chain Necklace White Diamond Ruby J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond and Ruby Set on Dove Pendant in Silver Gold plated with a Hanging Heart from its beak
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

White Diamond Joan of Arc Medal Pendant Chain Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Joan of Arc Medal Round Coin Pendant Chain Necklace by J Dauphin Exclusive piece
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

Opal Ruby Snake Chain Pendant Necklace Silver J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal Ruby Snake Chain Pendant Necklace Silver J Dauphin J DAUPHIN "A new life" Historically
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Sterling Silver

White Diamond Ruby Snake Bracelet Silver Chain Bronze Pendant
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Ruby Snake Link Bracelet Silver Chain Bronze Pendant J Dauphin 'Sparkle companion
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Antique Chain Necklace 9k Gold Diamond Heart 14K Gold Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Materials: 9K Yellow Gold Chain, 14K Gold Pendant Weight: Chain - 22.3 grams; Pendant - 13.9 grams
Category

Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold

Ruby & Diamond Heart Pendant Chain Necklace Made In Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Diamond:0.31Ct, Silver:2.94g, Ruby:13.58Ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Medieval Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Silver

Rose-Cut Diamond Filigree Pendant on Oxidized Heavy Chain Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Double sided oxidized sterling silver and 22k yellow gold filigree design pendant with orange
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Brown Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver, ...

Garnet and diamonds David Yurman Petit Albion pendant on chain
By David Yurman
Located in Surfside, FL
David Yurman Petit Albion garnet and diamonds pendant on sterling silver chain with 14k DY accent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vtg PAPESCO gold glass pendant chain necklace designer runway
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed PAPESCO • gold tone with glass • vintage designer runway necklace MEASUREMENTS • 17" long CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...
Category

20th Century Chain Necklaces

Chunky Chain Necklace White Diamond Sapphire Ruby Paris Souvenir Pendant
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chunky Chain Necklace White Diamond Sapphire Ruby Paris Souvenir Pendant J Dauphin Brass Chain
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Bras...

Chopard Happy Diamonds Pendant and Chain 18 Karat Gold Necklace
By Chopard
Located in Berlin, DE
Chopard Happy Diamonds diamond pendant, 18k gold necklace. Pendant and chain original Chopard, 18k
Category

Early 2000s Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior Vintage Gold Metal Crystal CD Pendant Chain Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage Christian Dior gold metal chain necklace with CD logo pendant, embellished with 6 small
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Chain Necklaces

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Chain Chain Chain Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the chain chain chain pendant you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 14k gold and white gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 26953 vintage editions and 39596 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect chain chain chain pendant may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 carat and 1 carat versions are of considerable interest. Finding an appealing chain chain chain pendant — no matter the origin — is easy, but LB Exclusive, Tiffany & Co. and Chanel each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any chain chain chain pendant from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 34027 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a chain chain chain pendant for sale for women should be easy, but there are 21833 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Chain Chain Chain Pendant?

Prices for a chain chain chain pendant can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1 and can go as high as $5,139,573, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,877.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

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 Chain Chain Chain Pendant
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    A tennis chain is called a tennis chain due to the history of tennis bracelets. The name comes from an incident involving tennis player Chris Evert. In 1978, at the US Open, she lost a diamond-set link bracelet during a match and asked the officials to pause the action while she looked for it. People have referred to bracelets and chains of a similar style by the term "tennis" ever since. On 1stDibs, explore a range of tennis chains.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, a curb chain is not the same as a Miami Cuban chain. A curb chain is thinner and flatter than a Miami Cuban chain, which is rounder, bolder and thicker. Miami Cuban chain links are also more closely linked to one another. You’ll find a selection of both curb and Miami Cuban chains on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Cuban chain refers to a type of jewelry design, which interlocks either round or oval gold rings together making a sleek unison pattern. This pattern interlocks all of the round or oval rings together which will lay flat on your chest or wrist. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage Cuban chain jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    An Albert chain is a watch chain that traditionally has a bar on one end that is used to attach the chain to a vest buttonhole. The chain's other end has a small swivel clasp that can be attached to a pocket watch. It's named after a type of watch chain worn by Prince Albert during the Victorian era. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage Albert watch chains.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A foxtail chain is a specific pattern of chain link where two rows of flat oval links face into each other at a 45 degree angle.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Guard chains are durable long chains that have a decorative clip on one end. You can use the clip as a clasp to keep the necklace in place.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Chain bracelets are constructed by joining links together to form a band with a clasp fastening. Preceding the adornments of Ancient Egypt and elsewhere, the people of the Prehistoric era likely wore the decorative accessory, fashioning it from shells and fish bones. This style of bracelet is typically made of gold or silver. Find a collection of antique and vintage style chain bracelets on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A book chain is a type of antique Victorian jewelry designed for lockets, cameos, chains, and necklaces. Each link in a book chain is a rectangular folded piece of metal that resembles a book and is made of solid gold or sterling silver. During the late Art Deco era of the 1930s and 1940s, book chain jewelry was popular during the Victorian jewelry resurgence (“Victorian Revival”). Shop for vintage jewelry from all over the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A cable chain is a style of chain with symmetrical uniform links attached to each other. They are used to hang pendants and are often round in style. Find a variety of cable chains and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A wheat chain is a piece of jewelry created with four strands of twisted oval links. It is also called the Spiga chain. The links in a wheat chain are woven together which creates a gorgeous and eye-catching chain. Shop a range of antique wheat chains on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The double chain stitch is a version of the chain stitch in which two stitches are worked side by side and interlocked. The double chain is made by bringing the needle out at point A and then inserting it at point B. At point C, the needle is released, leaving an open chain stitch.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Also known as belcher chains, rolo chains are round, inter-connected links. The outer edges of the chains are typically rounded and the inside is usually flat.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A tennis chain refers to the types of necklaces often worn by tennis players. The term itself dates back to the 1980s. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary tennis chains and bracelets from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A body chain is an accessory made of metal that is meant to be worn around the body. Typically, body chains are worn across one's chest, back or around one's hips.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A mariner chain is sometimes referred to as an anchor chain and is considered the strongest type of chain. Each oval link is the same size and has a middle bar that provides additional strength to the link. They are arranged in a typical horizontal fashion. Find vintage and contemporary mariner chains from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best chain for a diamond pendant is really a matter of preference. There are various features to look out for when you’re shopping for a chain for your diamond pendant — durability-wise, a cable chain will be strong and versatile for everyday wear. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage chain necklaces and pendant jewelry today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    There is no single best style of chain for a pendant. Generally, simple chains are the best option if you intend to add a pendant. Choose from varieties like the cable chain, the rope chain, the box chain and the ball chain. Whatever style you choose, double-check that the thickness of the necklace will work with the bail of your pendant. Explore a wide range of chain necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, you can put some pendants on an omega chain. Due to the thickness of omega chains, a pendant must have a large enough bail to fit over it. The bail is the piece of hardware that slips over a chain to hold a pendant in place. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of omega chains.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best gold chain for a pendant is a matter of preference. While choosing a chain make sure that the chain is not too thick for the size of the pendant, and it is strong enough. Wheat chains and box chains are good choices due to their sturdiness and flexibility. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of gold chain and pendant options to choose from.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    There is no single strongest style of chain for a pendant. Curb, cable and trace chains are generally strong options. However, the quality of a necklace's craftsmanship will also determine its strength. Explore a wide range of chains from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.

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