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Chain Necklaces For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1950s
7 Ancient Coin Monete Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Nicola Bulgari, an avid coin collector, inspired the Monete collection.
18K Yellow Gold 7-Ancient Coin Necklace.
Extremely Rare 7 Roman Emperor's Coins.
Approximate Length - 16"
Sign...
Category
1990s Chain Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage NAPIER signed gold tone massive chain link designer necklace
By Napier
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed NAPIER
• gold tone
• vintage designer necklace
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 48
❤️❤️ VINTA...
Category
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Vtg gold link chain necklace designer runway
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone
• vintage designer runway necklace
MEASUREMENTS
• 17.5" long
CONDITION
• excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
❤️❤️ VINTAGE ...
Category
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Tiffany & Co 3.00ct Diamond By The Yard Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful platinum by the yard necklace by Tiffany & Co. The necklace is set with sparkling round cut diamonds that weigh approximately 3.00ct. The color of these diamonds ...
Category
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940's Enamel and Copper Lapis Blue Leaf Necklace charm necklace
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Rendered in the most eye-catching shade of lapis blue enamel, set against copper bases, this original 1940's chain link necklace, decorated with leaf charms is the perfect statement ...
Category
1940s Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Copper, Enamel
14 Karat Yellow Gold Chandelier Collar Necklace #18885
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Chandelier Collar Necklace
This chandelier necklace was meticulously crafted from 14K yellow gold and will look gorgeous on anybody!
Chain length: 17"
Weight:...
Category
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Long solid heavy gold French cable chain in 18k yellow gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Long heavy cable chain in 18 karat gold cable chain. Large, solid gold cable chain, measuring 60 cm. Its thickness allows it to be worn with heavy pendants. Vintage chain, circa 1980...
Category
1980s French Contemporary Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co 18k Gold Somerset Mesh Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A distinctive vintage 18k yellow gold Tiffany & Company necklace. This circa 1990s statement piece sits elegantly as a collar and drapes just right on your neck. The supple, wide mes...
Category
1990s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct 750 Gold 21.25" Vintage Chain. 4.68 grams
By UnoAErre
Located in London, GB
18ct 750 Italian Gold Vintage Chain
Length 21.25" Inches
Thickness 1.5mm (millimeters)
Weight 4.68 grams
Clasp works very well
Chain has a plaque attached to stipulate the gold cont...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Revival Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
9ct Rose Gold Edwardian 30 Inch Faceted Round Belcher Chain with Swivel Clasp
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Belcher Chain
9ct Rose Gold Stamped 9 375
Circa 1900
This stunning Edwardian belcher link chain is made of 9ct rose gold and dates back to the early 1900s. The beauty of t...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Gold-Filled Longuard Chain Necklace with a 14k Opal Cabochon Slide
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Edwardian longuard chain necklace.
The chain and clip are gold-filled; the slide in 14 karat yellow gold.
The slide with a bezel-set opal cabochon framed by gold lea...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled
Tiffany & Co. Estate Double Chain Infinity Necklace Sterling Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tiffany & Co Estate Double Chain Infinity Necklace 16" Sterling Silver TIF236
This elegant Authentic Tiffany & Co necklace is made of sterling silver and has a weight of 8.2 grams.
...
Category
1990s American Chain Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
NAPIER vintage signed gold modernist designer runway necklace
By Napier
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed NAPIER
• gold tone
• vintage designer runway necklace
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESIGN...
Category
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
David Yurman 18k Yellow Gold Figaro Toggle Link 16" Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Simpsonville, SC
The David Yurman 18k Yellow Gold Figaro Toggle Link Necklace is a stunning example of timeless elegance and bold sophistication. Crafted in radiant 18k yellow gold, this 16-inch neck...
Category
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
A gilt metal mixed chain 'twist' necklace, Christian Dior, c1970s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A striking and elegant choker necklace, beautifully made of two different chain elements that twist, one with the other, of outstanding quality. Very classic in its design, and very classic Dior of this period, this necklace would work perfectly in the evening, and also the daytime, with a more casual relaxed look.
Christian Dior was born into a wealthy family in 1905, being raised in the Normandy seaside town of Granville. Working first for Robert Piguet...
Category
1970s German Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Scottish Art Deco 9ct Rose Gold Watch Fob Chain Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This rare watch fob necklace in a rose gold, with trombone link chain, each stamped with 9c, Albert swivel clasp and a hanging T bar attachment.
Measurements: 17 inches long
Metal:...
Category
1930s Scottish Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Satin Gold Chunky Braid Link Choker Necklace By Anne Klein, 1980s
By Anne Klein
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '80s
- 17" length
- 1.25" width
- Gold plated
- Toggle clasp closure
- By Anne Klein (signed on hang tag)
- Circa ...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
John Hardy Wheat Chain Necklace Solid 18k Yellow Gold 6.5mm 16" 87g Heavy Rare
By John Hardy
Located in Northbrook, IL
This exquisite John Hardy necklace is a true masterpiece. Crafted from solid 18k yellow gold, this wheat chain necklace is 16 inches long and weighs 87 grams. The intricate design of...
Category
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Givenchy Rhinestone on Gold-tone Necklace and Clip-on Earrings Set
By Givenchy
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a set of Givenchy collar/necklace and clip-on earrings. This gold-tone herringbone chain necklace has ribbon-like crystal accents. Givenchy Paris/New York is marked on the fo...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Chain 27.5 Inches Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
**Cartier Santos Dumont 18K Yellow Gold Classic Necklace**
Elevate your style with the Cartier Santos Dumont Classic Necklace, a timeless piece inspired by Cartier's legendary des...
Category
20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Substantial Bulgari 18K Gold Mariner Link Chain Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Necklace is comprised of substantial and stylized mariner links
Puffed with a brightly polished finish
Completed by a concealed clasp that opens on a hinge
With a figure eight safety...
Category
1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Antique 15k Yellow Gold Long Chain Necklace, Longuard, Rope Twist Link
Located in NEWARK, GB
You can't go wrong with a beautiful antique long chain like this Edwardian 15kt gold longuard chain necklace.
The lush, rich 15kt gold is warm and and inviting with a hue that is highly sought after and 15kt gold pieces are always in high demand simply due to the rarity of the now discontinued carat.
It has elegant rope twist links with a 15kt gold dog clip...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Materials
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Agrafe 16.5 Inch Chain Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Cartier Agrafe Necklace is a stunning example of Maison Cartier's unparalleled artistry and timeless design. Crafted in 18k yellow gold (750/000), this necklace embodies sophisti...
Category
20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Iconic Collectible 12 Charm Belt
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The iconic Chanel Charm belt can be worn also as a Necklace. The most complete item we ever came across ,with 12 different charms. Collection 28 designed by Victoire de Castellaine. ...
Category
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Sautoir Necklace with Iconic Button Pendant
Located in Nice, FR
KARL LAGERFELD vintage iconic chunky gold tone chain sautoir necklace featuring a massive pendant made of numerous buttons, some embossed with designer's monogram.
Marked KL.
Indic...
Category
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
French 1960s 18 Karat Rose Gold Convict Mesh Chain Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Chain in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head and rhinoceros head hallmarks.
This important vintage rose gold chain features a convict link that ends with a spring ring. A safety chain, al...
Category
1960s French Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti Sterling Silver Tie Mesh Scarf
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Mesh Tie Scarf / Necklace from the Elsa Peretti Collection finely crafted in sterling silver with a woven mesh chain link design...
Category
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Monet Gold Plated Curb and Ball Link Chain Collar Necklace circa 1980s
By Monet
Located in London, GB
Monet fabulous 22ct triple gold plated curb and ball link chain necklace. Measuring length approximately 50.8 cm / 20 inches by width 3.7 cm / 1.45 inch. The necklace is in very goo...
Category
1980s American Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
FRED Paris 1970 Intricate Links Long Necklace Chain In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Fred
Located in Miami, FL
Long necklace chain designed by Fred of Paris.
This is a gorgeous long necklace chain created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Fred Joaillier, back in the late 1970. The stat...
Category
1970s French Modernist Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Chain Old Big Rose Gold 18 Carats Mesh Baton Mousque Clasp
Located in Vannes, FR
Chain Old Big Rose Gold 18 Carats Mesh Baton Mousque Clasp
This 18-carats rose gold chain measures 30 cm (11.81 inch) in total length. Each link measures 1 cm by 7 mm (0.39 inch/0.2...
Category
Late 20th Century European Artisan Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Green Resin Necklace
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold tone necklace featuring green resin cabochons.
Spring clasp closure.
Adjustable length.
Embossed YSL Made in France.
Indicative measurements : adju...
Category
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
14K Yellow Gold Chai Charm #11729
Located in Washington Depot, CT
You'll love this beautiful yellow gold chai charm!
Size: 3.85mm X 18.94mm
Weight: 1.7gr / 1.0 dwt
Hallmark: 14K
Very good condition, professionally polished.
Will come packaged...
Category
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Enamel Chain Necklace of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
The antique piece (circa 1910) is 14k gold with seven guilloche enamel links.
The chain measures 18 inches long with a 1.8 inch drop. It is in very good condition.
The metal conten...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Enamel
MiriamHaskell c1930 Hess GoldGiltChain CappedAquaGlass ThumblessClasp Bib Choker
Located in Chicago, IL
Around 1930, Miriam Haskell's first designer Frank Hess designed this Russian-gilt brass ribbed-chain link bib necklace featuring 27 strands of varying length each wired to aqua faux-turquoise pressed glass beads with characteristic gold pronged-bell caps and thumbless spring-ring clasp. After the Great Depression began in the United States in 1929, to keep her popular European-style costume jewelry affordable among fashionable ladies, Haskell began using less expensive imported handcrafted glass beads, which included Czech and German pressed glass. Initially when she opened her handmade ready-to-wear costume-jewelry business in 1926 in New York City's downtown McAlpin Hotel, she had used only the finest Parisian glass beads and findings like French couturiers including Coco Chanel who soon became her competition. which Haskell promoted with the French name of her first boutique Le Bijou de L'Heure.
If interested in assembling a suitable set of early Haskell-Hess pieces with similar aesthetics, please see our other listings for the aqua glass-and-enamel scalloped button clip earrings and the "peacock" coil arm-band bracelet with Parisian lampworked glass, faceted crystal, painted galalith beads, and cupped rose...
Category
1930s American Baroque Revival Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Brass, Gilt Metal
Diamond necklace
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
Diamond necklace
Material: White and Yellow Gold (18K)
Set Stones: Combination of White Diamonds and Fancy Diamonds
White Diamonds: 9.75 Carats
Fancy Diamonds: 34.48 Carats
Stone ...
Category
1990s French Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9k Yellow Gold Longuard Chain Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 9 karat yellow gold longuard chain necklace; part of our diverse antique gold chains collection.
This exceptional, fine and impressive antique longuard...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
David Yurman Lapis Lazuli Necklace 20" 6 mm Sterling Silver Estate
By David Yurman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic David Yurman Lapis Lazuli Necklace 20" 6 mm Sterling Silver Estate DY581
Retail: $989.00
This elegant Authentic David Yurman Lapis Lazul...
Category
1990s American Chain Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Retro Italian 14k Gooseneck Chain Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A fantastic gooseneck chain necklace from the Retro (ca1940s) era! This stunning piece has a strong Retro look and is comprised of a graduating 14k yellow gold flexible gooseneck cha...
Category
1940s Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 20th Century Oval Mesh 18 Karat Yellow Gold Long Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head and rhinoceros head hallmark.
Long antique gold chain with interlaced oval links. The clasp is a large spring ring.
Length : 151 cm appro...
Category
20th Century French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Heavy 24K Yellow Gold Engraved Chain Link Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A vintage yellow gold lovers dream! At nearly 5 ounces of pure gold, this stunning statement showcases a timeless design matched with an incredibly detailed artisanal craftsmanship. ...
Category
1980s Artisan Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
24k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct 750 Gold Chain By Italian Goldsmiths UNOAERRE
By UnoAErre
Located in London, GB
18ct 750 Gold Chain
By Italian Goldsmiths UNOAERRE
Italian Hallmarks dated between 1968 - 1987
Stamped registration 1 AR - 750
Length 20 Inches
Thickness 1mm
Weight 5.8 grams
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Christian Dior Asymmetric Pearl Droplet Chain Necklace 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A stunning Vintage Dior Pearl Chain Necklace. Featuring a chunk flattened curb chain embellished with baroque style glass pearls and gold orbs in an asymmetric arrangement. Edgy and timeless, a perfect piece of Dior and total jewel box hero.
With archive pieces from her own Dior collection displayed in London's highly acclaimed Dior Designer of Dreams Exhibition, Jennifer understands what it’s like to be on the hunt for your perfect piece of Dior heritage. She has sourced and curated these strikingly beautiful collection of vintage Christian Dior jewels...
Category
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Antique 9ct Rose Gold 18 Inch Curb Link Albert Chain, Birmingham Hallmarked 1928
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Albert Chain
9ct Rose Gold Stamped
Hallmarked Birmingham 1928
Makers Mark J G & S
Introducing a stunning 9ct rose gold 1920s Albert chain that was previously used as a ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Chain Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 18k gold and platinum Albert chain, watch chain, Art Deco
Located in NEWARK, GB
A handsome antique Art Deco era 18ct yellow gold and platinum Albert chain.
As perfect piece, this is very high quantity and well made a truly f...
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Alexis Lahellec Paris Bi-Color Metal Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
French jewelry maker Alexis Lahellec designed this stunning charm necklace in the 1980s. This piece features a silver plate rope chain ornate with charm medallions. Each medallion ha...
Category
1980s French Modernist Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
Bvlgari, Diamond Snake Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This Bulgari snake-shaped necklace exudes unparalleled elegance and personality. The snake design symbolizes wisdom and charm, crafted in 18K gold and adorned with approximately 4.2c...
Category
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Cadoro Gilt & Turquoise Etruscan Revival Statement Necklace, 1970s
By Cadoro
Located in McKinney, TX
- 24" length
- 4.5" x 4" pendant
- Gold plated
- Faux turquoise cabochon
- Double strand chain
- Clasp closure
- By Cadoro (signed on verso)
- Made in New York
- circa 1970s
CONDITI...
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1970s American Etruscan Revival Vintage Chain Necklaces
18K Yellow Gold Curb Link 2 Piece Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This magnificently crafted 18K yellow gold two piece necklace is comprised of one 18 inch length, connected by a hidden clasp, to one 16 inch choker. The choker has one white gold link that is pave set with assorted diamonds weighing an approximate total of 1.50ct. The diamonds are of overall F/G color and VS1 clarity. The 18 inch length is made up of twenty four links, and the choker length is made up of twenty one links. Each of the combined forty two links measure 1 1/8 inches long by 7/8 inches wide. Each necklace has an invisible clasp...
Category
Late 20th Century German Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Etched Herringbone Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
This exquisite vintage herringbone necklace is crafted in 14K yellow gold, featuring an elegant etched design that adds unique texture and...
Category
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Christian Dior Long Snake Chain Necklace 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A wonderfully long Vintage Dior Long Snake Chain. Crafted in gold plated metal. Very good vintage condition, signed, 90.5cms. A perfect jewel box stap...
Category
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Goossens for Chanel Byzantine Jet and Faux Pearl Sautoir Necklace
Located in Riverdale, NY
Goossens for Chanel Byzantine sautoir necklace of eight stations of textured and twisted woven snake chain, small and large round jet pate de verre beads...
Category
1960s French Byzantine Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Antique 9ct Gold, 15 3/4 Inch Curb Link Albert Chain Hallmarked Birmingham 1923
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Albert Chain
9ct Gold
Hallmarked Birmingham 1923
Makers Mark J.K
Introducing a stunning 9ct gold Albert chain- previously used as a pocket watch chain. This beautiful p...
Category
Early 20th Century English Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
David Yurman Silver Chain Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
Authentic David Yurman sterling silver box chain necklace
Approximate Weight: 115.5 grams
Approximate Measurements:
19.5” Long
Width ~ 7.28mm
Hallmarks: DY D.Yurman 925
Category
20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
Elegant Italian Jeweled Tassel Lariat
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Italian Jeweled Tassel Lariat from the 1990's. High quality manufacture with tassels and spheres trimmed in colorful crystals in amythest, crystal, emerald and ruby. 52" total. Tassels 4...
Category
1990s Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Antique 18K Gold Snake Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Dating from the mid-Victorian period, this snake necklace is composed of 18K gold and diamonds. Devouring its own tail, the serpent's chased and engraved head with rose-cut diamond a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 15ct Rose Gold & Platinum, 15 1/4 Inch Edwardian Curb Link, Albert Chain
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Albert Chain
15ct Rose Gold & Platinum
Circa 1900
Introducing a stunning Antique Albert Chain, crafted from exquisite 15ct rose gold and platinum. This beautiful piece sho...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Materials
15k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Retro Vintage Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Tiffany & Co. 18k yellow gold retro vintage chain necklace features bold interlocking links in a sophisticated, textured finish—perfect for collecto...
Category
20th Century Italian Retro Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Sapphire Necklace 14K Gold by Grosse Vintage
By Grosse
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Sapphire Necklace 14K Gold by Grosse Vintage
This tremendous Vintage necklace, Sapphire necklace, Diamond necklace is made by Grosse company, G...
Category
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k 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.