Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Peridot, Rhodolite, Blue Topaz, Multi-gemstone, Moonstone, Citrine, 14k ...
1970s American Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
2010s Unknown Chain Necklaces
Late 20th Century English Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold...
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
2010s British Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire,...
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Chain Necklaces
Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
1970s American Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Chain Necklaces
Topaz, Tourmaline, Peridot, Garnet, Citrine, Aquamarine, Amethyst, Yello...
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Roman Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 24k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Antique Chain Necklaces
15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Byzantine Chain Necklaces
14k 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.