Chain Necklaces
19th Century English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold-filled
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Tanzanite, Gold-filled
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silv...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Belle Époque Chain Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Spinel, Black Spinel, Pearl, Gold-filled
1990s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1890s Antique Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Turkish Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Sapphire, Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silv...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silv...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
2010s British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pear...
2010s British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, 18k ...
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Chrysophrase, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Tsavorite, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Sapphire, 18k Gold,...
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18...
1970s French Artist Vintage Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Quartz, Rhodium, Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Sterling Silver, Silv...
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Black Pearl, Turquoise, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze
1910s British Belle Époque Vintage Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Bronze, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver
Early 2000s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 10k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Black Jade, Coral, Jade, Black Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, Chrysophrase, Silver, 14k Gold, Gold-filled
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Onyx, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Black Pearl, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
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.