Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1880s British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold
2010s Swiss Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
2010s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Victorian Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1980s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1960s American Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Late 20th Century British Modern Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Contemporary Chain Necklaces
1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Chain Necklaces
Silver
1950s American Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
2010s Belgian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
1980s British Vintage Chain Necklaces
Silver
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Crystal, Gold
1970s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
1990s French Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Artisan Chain Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1980s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
1990s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
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.