Chain Necklaces
2010s Israeli Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Peridot, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s French Edwardian Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces
24k Gold
Late 20th Century British Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Swiss Modernist Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
1960s Russian Artisan Vintage Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Chain Necklaces
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1990s Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
1890s French Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold Plate, Bronze
2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Silver
2010s Austrian Modern Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Yel...
Late 20th Century German Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
1960s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Romantic Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Carnelian, Malachite, Pearl, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Luxembourgish Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s French Antique Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century American Antique Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s North American Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Byzantine Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Byzantine Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1960s British Modern Vintage 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.