Chain Necklaces
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Rose Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century French Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Roman Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 24k Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century European Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Portuguese Artisan Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Chain Necklaces
2010s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold
1990s German Chain Necklaces
Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, Ste...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Platinum
2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Green Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces
Topaz
1980s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
1990s Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Israeli Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Byzantine Antique Chain Necklaces
22k Gold, Bronze, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary British Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Rhodium
1980s French Modernist Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 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.