Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Silver, Bronze, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
2010s French Early Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver
20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Gold Plate
20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces
Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces
Black Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Swedish Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver,...
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Tanzanite, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Citrine, Brass, ...
2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s British Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
2010s Swedish Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Silver, Brass
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Onyx, Gold Plate, 14k Gold, Brass
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Labradorite, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s French Early Victorian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces
Black Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling S...
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1990s French Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, Ruby, Pearl, Opal, Bronze, Gold Plate, Gold-filled
2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces
Black Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Tanzanite, Gold Plate, Silver, 14k Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s French Artist Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Gold-filled
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brass, Enamel, 14k Gold, Gold Plate
2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterl...
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, Enamel
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Tourmaline, Bronze
2010s Swedish Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Gold Plate, Brass, 18k Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
10k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver, Enamel
2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Silver, Enamel
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
2010s Swedish Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Silver
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, Gold Plate
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold Plate, Silver, Brass
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.