Chain Necklaces
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s Unknown Chain Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
2010s Swedish Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s French Chain Necklaces
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Japanese Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Arts and Crafts Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 10k Gold, Brass, Bronze
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Modern Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Gold Plate, Brass, Silver
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Bronze, Silver, Gold-filled
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold-filled, Silver
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Iolite, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, Ruby, Pearl, Opal, Bronze, Gold Plate, Gold-filled
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
Bronze
2010s Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s Indian Chain Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Blue Sapph...
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Platinum
2010s Belgian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Ruby, White Diamond, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze
2010s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
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.