Chain Necklaces
2010s Indian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Chain Necklaces
Palladium, Brass, Enamel
Late 20th Century English Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Chain Necklaces
Brass, Enamel, Gold Plate, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Chain Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold
20th Century French Modernist Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
1970s American Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
22k Gold
2010s Italian Classical Greek Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1880s Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Citrine, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century English Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass
Early 2000s French Modern Chain Necklaces
Palladium, Brass, Enamel
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled
2010s Chain Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Chain Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s French Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Early 20th Century English Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Black Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Chain Necklaces
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.