Chain Necklaces
1970s American Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Rose Gold
1910s Czech Edwardian Vintage Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Base Metal
20th Century Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
19th Century British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Chain Necklaces
2010s Italian Romantic Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
1960s Unknown Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
22k Gold, Gold Plate
1970s American Modernist Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Chain Necklaces
Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Gold-filled
1950s American Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Garnet, Ruby, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite, Silver, Sterling Silver
1940s Russian Art Nouveau Vintage Chain Necklaces
Amber, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s French Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Quartz, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1950s American Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Chain Necklaces
Platinum
1930s American Baroque Revival Vintage Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Brass, Gilt Metal
1980s French Contemporary Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s English Egyptian Revival Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Chain Necklaces
Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Cut Steel, Niello, Mixed Metal, Brass, PVD-Coated, Gold Plate,...
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.