Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces
Topaz
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
Early 1900s Antique Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Malachite, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Byzantine Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
Early 2000s Emirian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Modernist Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Gold
Late 19th Century British Antique Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century European Chain Necklaces
Rose Gold
1910s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1970s Vintage Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
1990s French Chain Necklaces
2010s American Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century French Artisan Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
19th Century European Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold
1980s American Contemporary Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1980s American Vintage Chain Necklaces
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Italian Vintage Chain Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White 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.