Chain Necklaces
2010s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
10k Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Silver Plate
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1970s American Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1990s French Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Artist Chain Necklaces
Jade, Quartz, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Chain Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1970s Mexican Artisan Vintage Chain Necklaces
Copper
1990s American Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s French Chain Necklaces
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold, Enamel
1990s French Chain Necklaces
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Artisan Antique Chain Necklaces
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Anglo-Indian Antique Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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.