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Chain Necklaces For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: Early 1900s
Vintage 9k Gold Rope Twist Chain Necklace, Long
Located in NEWARK, GB
A vintage gold chain is such a great staple for all jewellery collections, this gorgeous vintage, 80s era 9kt yellow gold fancy link Chain necklace is a great choice. Rope links in ...
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Late 20th Century British Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

14KY Domed Omega Necklace
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This beautiful necklace will be a favorite! Easy to wear and will last for years to come. Looks great alone and with slides/pendants! 14 karat yellow gold domed omega...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Burma Ruby Diamond Chain Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An elegant necklace with a cross pendant. Ap. 15ct of diamonds, ap. 6ct of Burma rubies, 18K yellow gold.
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Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

1980's Ruby Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold Twisted Rope Necklace Bracelet Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a paper clip style chain with twisted rope motif links featuring ten round looped twisted rope stations. Each centering 2.5 mm rubies and 2.5 mm round sapphires on revers...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Vintage CC Gilt Gold Chain, France, 1990s
Located in Denia, VC
Chanel Gilt gold Chain with a 2 large medaillon CC Vintage ,France 1990s This Chanel neklace is from 1990s. It is in really good condition. The belt is made of metal gilded It's hallmarked Chanel on the 2 hook, and on the metal plate. The CC logo . Style: Vintage Chanel jewelry are known for their classic and timeless style. They often feature the iconic Chanel logo, quilted leather, and gold hardware, which can add a touch of luxury and sophistication to any outfit. Quality: Chanel is renowned for its high-quality materials and craftsmanship. Vintage Chanel belts...
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1990s French Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Tiffany & Co. 1979 by Angela Cummings Long Necklace Sautoir in 18kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Necklace sautoir designed by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. Very rare necklace sautoir, created by Angela Cummings in New York city for the Tiffany Studios, back in the 1979. Thi...
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pomellato 18k Gold Necklace
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1980s, 18k, by Pomellato, Italy. This chic Pomellato necklace epitomizes effortless Italian style. Double yellow gold links mixed with a single white gold link in an interloc...
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1980s Italian Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Gripoix Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Chanel Gripoix piece, this bold necklace displays a large gold-toned cross motif decorated with red cabochons hanging from a chunky gold chain. Secu...
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1970s Vintage Chain Necklaces

Chanel CC Turn-Lock Necklace
Located in London, GB
This is a necklace that can't go wrong. Chunky, gold and has the iconic double CC turn-lock, you can't find better. The CC turn-lock is a staple Chanel feature seen in many of the classic Chanel handbag styles...
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1990s Chain Necklaces

Colombian Cabochon Emerald Chain Necklace Gold Diamonds Fancy Brown Chocker
Located in Milano, IT
18K yellow gold curb link chain necklace centering a panel with Colombian cabochon emerald encrusted between two wide Fancy Brown with a vibrant cognac color Diamond triangles and em...
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1980s Italian Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Brown Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 9k Yellow Gold Fancy Link Chain Necklace, Open Rope Chain
Located in NEWARK, GB
A vintage gold chain is such an important staple for all jewellery collections, this gorgeous vintage, 80s era 9kt yellow gold fancy link Chain necklace is a great choice. Fancy open rope links in a rich 9kt yellow gold in a nice wearable length. This beautiful chain...
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Late 20th Century British Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Serpentine Necklace
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Serpentine Chain Necklace. The Old-Style chain is 3mm wide, 1mm thick and 16 1/2" in length. Stamped near the clasp is the Italian m...
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Isabel Canovas Vintage Gilt Warrior Charm Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage Isabel Canovas "metal dore" cast gilt metal and hand carved wood warrior charm necklace from her African Collection - circa 1980/90.
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Late 20th Century French Artisan Chain Necklaces

Michael Dawkins Gold Choker Chain Necklace, 14k
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Michael Dawkins 14k gold chain necklace, with two rows box link and barrel shaped granulated parts.​ ​It’s a modern chain necklace with a vintage vi...
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1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

1980s ESCADA Statement Enameled Swarovski Rhinestones Chunky Necklace
Located in London, GB
ESCADA Statement Chunky Necklace Enameled & Swarovski Rhinestones Gold Plated with silver tone chunky Link Chain, sparkly rhinestones Measuremen...
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1980s Italian Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Enamel

1970's Hand-Crafted Long Yellow Gold Chain
Located in Lexington, KY
This is an exquisite hand-crafted chain composed of 14K yellow gold that dates back to the 1970s! This gorgeous chain was crafted by hand and features a gorgeous twisted and interloc...
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1970s Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 9k Yellow Gold Rolo Link Chain Necklace, C1990s
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous vintage, 90s era 9kt yellow gold rolo link Chain necklace. Grooved double style rolo links in a rich 9kt yellow gold in a nice wearable len...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Scorpio Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Large Scorpio pendant. Well-detailed applied image, front and back. Solid gauge 14K textured gold. 1 1/8"in diameter. On a 26" open link 14K textur...
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1970s American Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Byzantine Chain Necklace 57.3 Grams
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat Yellow gold chain necklace featuring a Byzantine link motif weighing 57.3 grams, 22 Inches. Great for laying!
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1990s Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Gripoix Pearl and Crystal Necklace
Located in London, GB
A signature of Chanel, pearls were a favourite of Coco Chanel as she believe they gave her outfits an extra layer of elegance. This pre-owned 70s Gripoix necklace features a double l...
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Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces

St. John Collection 53" Gold Chain with Black Glass Long Necklace, 1990s
Located in New York, NY
St. John Collection classic gold long necklace with back glass beads circa 1990. The chain is a mix of gold plate round links, cast gold beadwork long links and hand formed black glass cube shape beads. Each glass bead is unique and different measuring approximately .32 of an inch square. The necklace is 53 inches long and has the signature St. John hang tag with cut out S and J initial...
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1990s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Chanel Stone-embellished Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
A breathtaking piece from Chanel, this vintage pre-owned necklace from the 1980s features a cross-style pendant with dark red and green Gripoix glass hanging from a chunky gold chain...
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Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces

Vintage Verdura Yellow and Rose Gold Chain Choker Necklace and Bracelets
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: The necklace is made out of 14 karat yellow and rose gold. It features twisted rope motif and round links, choker style. The necklace separates into two bracelets. ...
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1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

9ct Rose Gold Graduating Double Albert Watch Chain, 40.1g
Located in Glasgow, GB
A 9ct mellow rose gold graduating curb link double albert watch chain, and T-bar. The chain is hallmarked with Birmingham assay marks, and date letter 'O' to denote 1988. Engraving: - None. Measurement: - 18 3/8 inches (46.8 cm) end to end. The graduating links measure 6.6mm at their widest point. Weight: - 40.1 grams. Condition: - The gold watch...
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1980s British Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Ben Rosenfeld 18K Yellow Gold Openwork Floral Design Round Pendant and Chain
Located in London, GB
This magnificent 18 carat yellow gold pendant by Ben Rosenfeld features an incredible array of precious mixed cut gemstones including diamonds, rubies, emeralds and sapphires. Some o...
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1970s English Romantic Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...

Dior Blue Stone Necklace
Located in London, GB
This pre-owned 1980s Christian Dior necklace features a gold plated metal chain with a large central blue marbled faux lapis lazuli stone with dark blue spots and sparkly veins, emul...
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Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces

Vintage 70's Chanel Gold & Pearls Sautoir Necklace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel 70s long sautoir necklace with faux gripoix mabe pearls. Excellent condition. Comes with original pouch or box.
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1970s French Vintage Chain Necklaces

.62 Carat Diamond Two-Tone Gold Lariat Style Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1980’s lariat style necklace in 14k yellow and white gold with .62 carat of diamond accents. Lobster catch. 18 inches in length. 37 round diamo...
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Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Lucien Piccard 1970s Siver Double Strand Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Lucien Pieccard 1970s statement pendant necklace. The two rope chains and pendant are rhodium plate in an antique silver color. The two ...
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1970s American Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Rhodium

Kenneth Jay Lane, K.J.L. Pre 1973s Snake Clasp Necklace.
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful and elegant late 1960s to pre 1973 Kenneth Jay Lane necklace. It is comprised of three strands of gold .19 of an inch wide by .5 of an inch long oval links with rope twist design. The three strands of chain measure 21.75 inches, 24.75 inches and 27.75 inches long not including the 1.25 inch wide by 2 inch long snake hook and eye clasp. The snake head and tip of tail have pave' set rhinestones. The top of the snake head is set with a 4.6 mm navy blue cabochon that matches the smaller navy blue round rhinestone eyes. The snake head is hook shape at one end of the necklace and slips through the coiled snake body on the opposite end of the necklace as the closure. The piece is unsigned. However, Kenneth Jay Lane made a collection of this exact jewelry with some, but not all pieces marked K.J.L. without copyright marks denoting before 1973 when his signature was changed. The matching brooch to this collection is show with the K.J.L. signature in the third and forth photos from the end. Additionally, the second to last photo shows another version of this necklace with a large central piece of knotted serpents. Note the identical links of chain and cast snake hook closure. Additionally, a matching pair of earrings were made as show in the last photo with signature on the clip back. Lastly, there was a matching bangle bracelet. All the pieces have the same rhinestone and glass stone jewel encrusted snake heads with tongue sticking out. Some wear to gold plate on a few links and on the front and back of the snake clasp...
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1970s American Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Link Necklace
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 karat yellow gold chain link necklace, 20" in length. 84 grams of gold.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980s Diamond Heart Necklace in Sterling Silver and White Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
1980s Diamond, Sterling Silver and White Gold Abstract Heart in 2 halves with a Magnetic Connection Features 'No Greater Love' engraved in fancy lettering on the back of the Diamond...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Sterling Silver

Unusual Bulgari Sapphire Rock Crystal Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An Unusual 18K Yellow Gold, Sapphire, Diamond & Rock Crystal Necklace by BULGARI . Diamonds: 4 cts. Made in Italy, circa 1975.
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1970s Italian Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Chanel Magnifying Glass Pendant Sautoir
Located in Geneva, CH
Rare vintage Chanel intricate double chain necklace with magnifying glass pendant. Twisted gilt metal design around the glass features a small...
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1980s French Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Ruby Pearl Gold Bourbon Style Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Gold

Tiffany & Co Diamond Gold Snake Chain Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Authentic Tiffany + Co 18k white gold snake chain and diamond dangle pendant. 80 full cut diamonds, approx. total weight .50cts, G-H, VS Top to bottom pendant: 1 1/2 inches or ...
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1990s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1990's Vintage Chanel Long Sautoir Gold Pearl Chain Necklace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel long sautoir necklace with gold chain and pearls. Spring 1997 collection. Wear in many different ways playing with its length. Comes with original pouch.
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1990s Italian Chain Necklaces

1990s Vintage CHANEL Black Clover Gold Toned CC Chain Necklace Onyx
Located in Bangkok, TH
1990s Chanel gold toned textured chain necklace featuring a gold toned CC logo resting on an iconic Chanel clover charm in black onyx stones. Measures 48 cm in length Clover charm 7....
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1990s French Chain Necklaces

GIA Certified 30.00 Carat Emerald Diamond by the Yard Style Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Emerald and diamond by the yard necklace. 18k yellow gold 42.5 inch long chain, long enough to go once or twice around the neck. Bright...
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Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Spinning Diamond Gold Onyx Optical Illusion Pendant WITH Chain
Located in Lakewood, NJ
This 18k white gold diamond and black onyx optical illusion pendant is from the legendary jewelry design house Bvlgari. It features a clean, modern solid 18k white- gold and steel design with unique rotating Bulgari disc with black onyx and diamonds. The disc spins to create a optical illusion. A substantial chain necklace stamped Bulgari with all hallmarks is included. Approx. 0.65 ctw of diamonds. 1 inch diameter. Note: This listing INCLUDES the Bulgari chain...
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Late 20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Gold

Chanel Early Emerald Pate de Verre Sautoir
Located in New York, NY
Sautoir by Chanel by Maison Goossens of gilt bronze chaining with emerald pate de verre and faux pearls and rhinestone rondels. France 1970's...
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1970s French Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

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.

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