Chain Necklaces
Early 20th Century European Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s British George V Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
22k Gold
2010s Italian Classical Roman Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 2000s European Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Silver
2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s European Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Empire Antique Chain Necklaces
Late 20th Century European Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
1990s European Etruscan Revival Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Silver
1980s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
15k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century English Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Chain Necklaces
Topaz, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Revival Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
20th Century Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Silver, Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
1980s French Contemporary Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
1970s Revival Vintage Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Ruby, 18k 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.