Chain Necklaces
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Artist Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel, 14k Gold, St...
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, Turquoise, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Carnelian, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Modernist Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1960s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold, Enamel
2010s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Chain Necklaces
Pinchbeck
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Unknown Chain Necklaces
Crystal
2010s American Artist Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Emerald, Gold-filled, Gold, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
20th Century Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Chain Necklaces
1960s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Byzantine Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
2010s Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Chain Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Sri Lankan Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces
Black Diamond, Gold Plate, Silver
1990s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Gold, 10k Gold
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Romantic Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k 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.