Chain Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold-filled, Bronze
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 9k Gold
1990s French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s North American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
2010s North American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Canadian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Black Diamond, Silver, Sterling...
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s North American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Black Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, 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.