Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Retro Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold
1910s French Edwardian Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Chain Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Quartz, Topaz, Sterling Silver
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Empire Antique Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century English Victorian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
1980s American Modernist Vintage Chain Necklaces
Base Metal
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Artisan Vintage Chain Necklaces
Agate, Gilt Metal
1960s Italian Contemporary Vintage Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel, 14k Gold, St...
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
24k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Greek Hellenistic Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century French Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
1990s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
1970s Vintage Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
2010s Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
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.