Chain Necklaces
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
20th Century Finnish Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Byzantine Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century European Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Byzantine Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, 22k Gold, 18k Gold, 15k Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
1990s Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1800s Indian Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chain Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century English Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces
24k Gold
1970s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Classical Greek Chain Necklaces
Topaz, Garnet, Amethyst, Ruby, Citrine, Silver, 18k Gold
1960s Canadian Modernist Vintage Chain Necklaces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Czech Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Modernist Chain Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Coral, 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.