Chain Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Romantic Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Gold-filled, Gold
20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Topaz, Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Opal, Brown Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium, Yellow Gold, 18...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces
Coral, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Gold-filled
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Chain Necklaces
Jade, Black Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
2010s British Modern Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Chinese Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Dutch Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Chain Necklaces
1990s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.