Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Greek Greek Revival Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond
1980s North American Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold
2010s French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
2010s Italian Classical Greek Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
1920s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling S...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel
2010s Chain Necklaces
Late 20th Century British Regency Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
15k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s Italian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, Crystal, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Chain Necklaces
Brass, Palladium, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, Yellow 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
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
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
Peridot, Rhodolite, Blue Topaz, Multi-gemstone, Moonstone, Citrine, 14k ...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century French Artist Chain Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Rose Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, 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.