Chain Necklaces
2010s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Early 2000s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
2010s Chain Necklaces
Rose Gold
2010s Spanish Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Quartz, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Cat’s Eye, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Garnet, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, P...
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Quartz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, White Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Chain Necklaces
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Early 2000s English Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Israeli Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White 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.