Chain Necklaces
2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
Late 20th Century Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Vintage Chain Necklaces
Brass
1870s British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1940s Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Chain Necklaces
Topaz, Tourmaline, Peridot, Garnet, Citrine, Aquamarine, Amethyst, Yello...
21st Century and Contemporary German Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s Swiss Artisan Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Swedish Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century British Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Japanese Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modernist Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
Onyx, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Retro Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel, 14k Gold
1950s Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s European Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
1970s American Contemporary Vintage Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Other, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s German Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Finnish Modernist Vintage Chain Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Chain Necklaces
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.