Chain Necklaces
20th Century German Chain Necklaces
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces
Black Diamond, Gold Plate, Silver
1990s French Chain Necklaces
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Brass,...
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Gold Plate, Bronze
2010s Italian Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Black Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass
2010s Italian Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver, Brass
1990s French Chain Necklaces
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Silver, Brass, Enamel, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Ruby, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, ...
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Black Diamond, Sterling Silver, Bronze, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Iolite, Ruby, 10k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Crystal, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s French Chain Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Brass, 10k Gold, Gold Plate
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silv...
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Black Pearl, Bronze
2010s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Tanzanite, Silver, Brass, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
Silver
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Vermeil
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
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.