Chain Necklaces
Early 2000s Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1990s French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s North American Native American Vintage Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
10k Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Silver Plate
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Mi...
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
19th Century European Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s American Vintage Chain Necklaces
White Gold
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s American Vintage Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Spanish Modern Chain Necklaces
1960s French Modernist Vintage Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s European Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century European Victorian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 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.