Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
1850s British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1870s British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
1890s French Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Modern Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Pearl, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Italian Vintage Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Swiss Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Morganite, Rose Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Coral, Quartz, Silver
2010s Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s European Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Russian Empire Chain Necklaces
Vermeil, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 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.