Chain Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil
1980s European Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Quartz, Topaz, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Black Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold-fille...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Chain Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, Rock...
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver, Gold
2010s Greek Hellenistic Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Aquamarine, Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, Brass, Gold Plate
Late 20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Opal, Ruby, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Black Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Ro...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Chain Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapph...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Tsavorite, Blue Sapphire, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Spinel, Silver
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
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Citrine, Other, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Jade...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tanzanite,...
1980s American Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, 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 American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold, 14k 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.