Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Silver, Brass
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
1980s French Modernist Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
1950s French Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Romantic Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Roman Chain Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Classical Greek Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
1980s Austrian Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, Blue Topa...
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s American Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
Palladium
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Enamel
1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Late Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
15k Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, 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.