Chain Necklaces
Late 20th Century Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Black Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, Rose G...
2010s American Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Black Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold-fille...
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold
2010s Greek Hellenistic Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Ruby, Natural Pearl, Multi-gemstone, Eme...
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Coral, Quartz, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chain Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Dutch Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, ...
2010s British Chain Necklaces
Topaz, Natural Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapph...
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Andorran Chain Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Coral, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Tsavorite, Blue Sapphire, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s British Arts and Crafts Antique Chain Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Silver
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.