Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Bronze
19th Century Antique Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 15k Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Chain Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Modern Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Spinel, Black Spinel, Gold-filled
1990s Chain Necklaces
Silver, Bronze
2010s Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Whit...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s German Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Brass
2010s Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Labradorite, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s French Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Base Metal
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Iolite, Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
20th Century Unknown Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Geode, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Scottish Art Deco Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Onyx, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s British Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1990s Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, Black Pearl, Opal, Chrysophrase, Sterling Silver, Silver, Go...
1990s Italian Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 1900s Antique Chain Necklaces
1990s French Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
2010s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Rose 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.