Chain Necklaces
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Tanzanite, Vermeil, 14k Gold, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold-filled, Enamel
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Tanzanite, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Aquamarine, Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
1990s European Artist Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Byzantine Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Black Diamond, Gold, Titanium
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Black Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Ruby, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Artisan Chain Necklaces
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, 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.