Chain Necklaces
Late 19th Century French Antique Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Chain Necklaces
Palladium, Brass, Enamel
1840s Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
Late 19th Century American Antique Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
19th Century French Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Chain Necklaces
Silver
1870s British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1880s British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century European Antique Chain Necklaces
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1890s French Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
1890s French Antique Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Chain Necklaces
Brass, Enamel, Gold Plate, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Italian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Chain Necklaces
Palladium, Brass, Enamel
Early 2000s French Modern Chain Necklaces
Brass
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Chain Necklaces
Brass, Palladium, Enamel
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s French Antique Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1880s Antique Chain Necklaces
1870s French Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, Silver
19th Century English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Rose Gold
Early 2000s Finnish Chain Necklaces
Silver
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Finnish Chain Necklaces
Amber, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Yellow ...
1880s Antique Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Antique Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 19th Century Art Deco Antique Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Citrine, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Chain Necklaces
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
19th Century Antique Chain Necklaces
Jade, Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Garnet, Turquoise, Gold
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Peridot, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
Early 1800s Indian Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century English Georgian Antique Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold
1890s French Revival Antique Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Quartz, Labradorite, Coral, Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1890s Late Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
15k Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 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.