Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Chain Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Chain Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Classical Roman Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Modernist Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
1990s European Etruscan Revival Chain Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
2010s French Chain Necklaces
1970s French Modernist Vintage Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Aquamarine, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold...
2010s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s Turkish Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
22k Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1780s Antique Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Enamel
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Revival Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Modernist Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Chain Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Gold, 10k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass
1990s French Modern Chain Necklaces
19th Century French Etruscan Revival Antique Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century European Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
2010s Italian Classical Greek Chain Necklaces
Peridot, Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s German Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Chain Necklaces
24k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.