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Chain Necklaces For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: Early 1900s
Vintage Christian Dior Curb Chain Necklace, 1990s
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1990s Christian Dior curb chain necklace in gold plate. This choker length heritage necklace features chunky flat curb chain links in a high-p...
Category
1990s Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Bvlgari Vintage Pink Tourmaline Sautoir Yellow Gold Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
Complementing the quartz are five oval cabochon pink tourmaline stones, with a total weight of approximately 17.5 carats. The tourmaline stones radiate with a soft, pink hue that var...
Category
1990s Chain Necklaces
Materials
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
9ct Gold 24" Curb Chain 7.64 grams
By UnoAErre
Located in London, GB
Beautiful
9ct Gold Curb Chain
by Italian Goldsmiths Unoaerre
Circa 1980s
Length 24 Inches
Thickness 2.5 mm
Weight 7.64 grams
Condition : Like New
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Vintage Signed Givenchy Modernist Lucite Sautoir Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Easton, PA
Modernist goldtone brown Lucite with black Lucite ball centers sautoir necklace with the Givenchy GG logo at the fold over clasp. Marked "Givenchy." Circa 1970s or early 1980s. Measu...
Category
1980s French Modernist Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Exclusive Dalí 18K solid gold 'St. John Cross' Necklace #A-821 - With Provenance
Located in MADRID, ES
Description: Part of our private Salvador Dalí collection, the 'Christ of St. John Cross' Necklace, #A-821, stands out as a testament to surrealism in 18K yellow gold. This 1970s lim...
Category
1970s Spanish Contemporary Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Fred Paris Libra Zodiac Modernist Gold Pendant
By Fred Paris
Located in Greenwich, CT
The zodiac sign libra symbolizes balance and harmony, and this Fred Paris modernist libra rectangular pendant will keep you both steady and tranquil. With a wonderful two-dimensiona...
Category
1970s French Modernist Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Edwardian 9ct Yellow Gold Albert Watch Chain, 41.6 grams
Located in Glasgow, GB
An Edwardian 9ct yellow gold curb link double albert watch chain, with T-bar.
Assay: - .375 (9 carat gold).
Period: - Early 20th century.
Date: - 1905.
Maker: - George Edward Gee.
Engraving: - None.
Measurement: - 16 7/16 inches (41.8cm) from end to end. The links measures approximately 5.8mm (width).
Weight: - 41.6 grams.
Condition: - The 9ct albert chain...
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Medium Paperclip Chain Necklace, 14K Yellow Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat yellow gold medium paperclip chain necklace. This simple chain features medium size, elongated oval links and with a lobster clasp.
Length: 18 in.
Width: 4.7 mm
...
Category
1970s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9k Yellow Gold Longuard Chain Necklace Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 9 karat yellow gold longuard chain necklace; part of our diverse antique gold chains collection.
This exceptional, fine and impressive antique longuard...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Chanel 80s CC Medallion Belt/Necklace
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Chanel Lambskin CC Medallion Belt features gold chain links with black leather intertwined and a Chanel CC medallion. Can be worn as a belt or as a necklace. 80s collection. Come...
Category
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Vintage 9k gold Figaro link chain necklace
Located in NEWARK, GB
A vintage gold chain is such an important staple for all jewellery collections, this gorgeous vintage, 90s era 9ct yellow gold figaro link Chain necklace is a great choice.
Attracti...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Yellow Gold Sterling Diamond Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Palm Desert, CA
David Yurman 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sterling Diamond Necklace. The two-tone link chain necklace features an 18 karat yellow gold smooth clasps with pave diamond details and the classic...
Category
1980s American Contemporary Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Christian Dior Black Statement-Pendant Necklace
Located in Paris, FR
Dior black polished statement-pendant necklace featuring
faux-pearl detailing, rhinestone embellishment, signature CD logo charm, adjustable fit, rope chain, lobster claw fastening....
Category
1980s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
Christian Dior GROSSE 1970s Vintage Mesh Weave Snake Omega Chunky Gold Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1970s Unisex Vintage Mesh Weave Snake Omega Chunky Necklace, Gold Plated
Very good condition. Some light scratches or colour loss, a crease at back, barely not...
Category
1970s German Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
18kt Yellow Gold .20cttw Diamond Cross Pendant & Chain
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Beautiful 18kt yellow gold cross pendant that has 15 prong set round brilliant diamonds that are approximately .20cttw, G color and SI clarity. The cross is stamped 18kt, IGB, is 1....
Category
1990s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Gold-Tone Padlock Pendant Necklace
Located in Paris, FR
Christian Dior Gold-tone padlock pendant necklace featuring a front gold-tone and strass padlock medal, a logo fastening, an adjustable fit, spring-ring fastening.
Length: 16.9in (43...
Category
1990s French Chain Necklaces
1980s KL for Karl Lagerfeld Necklace
Located in BALMAIN, AU
Stunning gilt necklace design by Karl Lagerfeld. Stamped KL. Adjustable length. A beautiful piece to style with contemporary clothing trends. Good vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Verdura 18K Yellow Gold Classic Heavy Gold Link Necklace 19" #17051
By Verdura
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Verdura 18K Yellow Gold Classic Heavy Greta Garbo Style Gold Link Necklace 19"
From The Verdura website: "After debuting her own Curb-Link Bracelet and Watch in publicity stills for...
Category
1990s Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Scarce Coco Chanel 1994 Fall/Winter Monumental Cream Pearl Necklace "Sautoir"
By Chanel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Scarce vintage Coco Chanel 1994 fall/winter cream pearl necklace - this important classic/contemporary Chanel necklace is comprised out of large c...
Category
1990s French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Barry Keiselstein Cord Gold Oval Chain Necklace with a Diamond Toggle
By Keiselstein
Located in Bethesda, MD
This necklace features an oval link chain made of 18kt gold. The chain is adorned with a toggle closure that is accented with diamonds, adding a touch of sparkle and sophistication ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Vintage Albert Chain Necklace in 9k Rose Gold
Located in London, GB
An extremely stylish vintage Albert chain necklace set in 9k rose gold.
The Albert chain is an iconic statement piece of jewellery, popularised by Prince Albert in the mid 1800’s. T...
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Long Solid Gold Cable Chain, 14K Yellow Gold, Length 22 Inches, Long Simple
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 Karat yellow gold long solid gold cable chain. This long simple pendant chain features solid oval links with a lobster clasp.
Length: 22 in.
Width: 1.25 mm
Weight: 3....
Category
1970s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Chanel Gilt Double CC Logo Diamante Coin Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage Chanel "strass" rhinestone and "metal dore" gilt metal double cc coin station necklace circa 1970/1980 - made in France.
Category
1980s French Artisan Vintage Chain Necklaces
Vintage Chanel Iconic CC Necklace with Rhinestones.
By Chanel
Located in Hoffman Estates, IL
Description: Vintage Chanel iconic CC necklace with rhinestones.
Period: 1980's
Specifications: Total length 19 inches, CC motif 1.2 by 0.9 inches
Category
1980s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A classic and fashionable gold necklace showcasing 19.5 inches of 18 karat gold links. Weighs 44.07 grams.
Category
1990s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Elegant Gilt Snake Chain Draped Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Gilt Snake Chain Draped Necklace from the 1990's. Unsigned but high quality gold toned snake chains in graduated sizes.
16" to 19" lengths. 199...
Category
1990s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Elegant italian 18 K yellow white Gold Pearl Diamond necklace
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A very elegant and wearable 18 yellow and white Gold necklace made in Italy. The necklace features 25 culteured Pearls (6.2mm -8.50mm) and it is adorned with Diamonds of approximatel...
Category
1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9k yellow gold rope twist link chain necklace
Located in NEWARK, GB
A vintage gold chain is such a great staple for all jewellery collections, this gorgeous vintage 9ct yellow gold rope twist chain is a great choice.
Rope links in a rich 9ct yellow ...
Category
Late 20th Century British Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel 1995 Gold Long Chain with Filigree Balls
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your style with this vintage Chanel 1995 Gold Long Chain. Featuring layers of intricate filigree balls, this piece adds a touch of elegance...
Category
1990s Chain Necklaces
Black Opal Platinum Diamond Pendant 4.13 Carats
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Black Opal Platinum Diamond Necklace boasts 4.13 Carats. I had a nice matching ring but unfortunately that is long gone but this is still her...
Category
1990s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Long 14k Gold Polished Textured Oval Knotted Link Chain Statement Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely magnificent statement necklace that was crafted in Italy from solid 14k yellow gold. It features very large high-polished and textured finish oval links th...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Quartz and Gold Omega Chunky Choker Necklace By Alexis Kirk, 1980s
By Alexis Kirk
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- 17" length
- Gold plated
- Rose quartz gemstone slice
- Fold over clasp
- By Alexis Kirk (signed on verso)
- Circa 1980s
- Estat...
Category
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Quartz
Kenneth Jay Lane 1980s Scarab Beetle Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Amazing vintage Kenneth J Lane necklace! Circa 1980s, this gold toned necklace features scarab beetles embossed on each domed oval link...
Category
1980s American Vintage Chain Necklaces
French 20th Century Fine Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Swallows Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
This delicate antique necklace is made of fine alternating gourmette mesh holding a motif of 3 swallows on the front, 2 of whic...
Category
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Aldo Cipullo 1970 Graduated Necklace in 18kt Yellow Gold with Red Coral and Onyx
By Aldo Cipullo
Located in Miami, FL
Necklace designed by Aldo Cipullo.
Magnificent and very rare vintage necklace, created In New York city by the iconic master jewelry designer Aldo Cipullo, back in the 1970. This necklace comprises of round onyxes carvings connected by rectangular links and red coral elements crafted with graduated patterns in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. Mount with natural gemstones and fitted with a hinged slashed push lock for security. The gold and the squared coral elements designed in an intricate way that is the signature style of Cipullo. This necklace is one of the greatest examples of vintage jewelry workmanship and the genius of Aldo Cipullo jewelry designs.
Red Coral: Mounted in calibrated bezels, with 17 squared pyramids cabochons cuts graduated from 9 mm by 9 mm to 12 mm by 12 mm, carved from natural Sardinian vivid red corals.
Black Onyx: Mount with 17 calibrated round open discs graduated from 20 mm to 37 mm, carved from natural black onyxes.
Birthstone: Coral for the month of October.
Weight: 176.95 Grams, (113.43 Dwt).
Size: The total lenght is 22 Inches (55.8 Cm).
Measurements: The widest part is 37 mm by mm (1.46 Inches).
Hallmarks Stamped with the maker's mark monogram AC, the mark for the assay of the gold and signed, "©A. CIPULLO .750".
Cipullo para siempre - Gioiellis
Aldo Cipullo (1942-1984), was an Italian born jeweler. He born and was raise in a family of designers with jewelry traditions, his father was the owner of a jewelry factory and his brother Renato Cipullo made jewelry designs for Christian Dior. Aldo, was the creator of the popular and iconic Cartier bracelets, love and the nail, still until today considered ones of the best designs of the 20th century. He work as a designer in New York, for David Webb (1960-1969) and Cartier (1969-1975). In 1975 he found his own company as a freelance designer.
Literature: Renato Cipullo and Vivienne Becker, Cipullo: Making Jewelry Modern, Assouline 2021, Pp-104 for a similar examples).
Note: The corals displayed...
Category
1970s American Modernist Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stylish Black Diamond Station Necklace - 18K White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Stylish Black Diamond Station Necklace - 18K White Gold
This fabulous necklace is crafted in 18kt white gold and features 12.50ctw roun...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ming's Hawaii Phoenix Onyx Pear Shaped Necklace 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications:
Metal: 14k Yellow Gold
Pendant Diameter: 2.30" x 1.25"
Stone: onyx
Chain Length: 22"
Chain Width: 1.5 mm
Chain Type: disco
Stamped: "14K" "Mings" (stamp...
Category
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermes Paris Vintage Gold Anchor Chain Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Greenwich, CT
It is said that a chain is no stronger than its weakest link and this Hermes Paris vintage 18 karat yellow gold anchor chain is 35" of continu...
Category
1970s French Modernist Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Pave Diamond Cuban Link Necklace in 18k
By Chiampesan
Located in Wailea, HI
Indulge in the heritage of Italian luxury with the Chiampesan of Italy 18k Pave Diamond Cuban Link Necklace – where tradition meets innovation in the world of fine jewelry. Crafted b...
Category
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
18" Vintage 7.5 mm Gold Plate Nugget Style Flat Chain Choker Necklace
Located in Sausalito, CA
Make a timeless statement with this vintage eye-catching choker necklace that boasts a 7.5 mm flat chain, intricately designed in a distinctive nugget style that captures the essence...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
H Stern Brazil Necklace Pendant In 18Kt Gold With 14.77 Cts In Spinel & Diamonds
By H. Stern
Located in Miami, FL
A chained necklace pendant designed by H. Stern.
Modernist classic necklace-pendant, created in Brazil by the jewelry house of H. Stern. This elegant piece was crafted in solid yell...
Category
1970s Brazilian Modernist Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Spinel, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Chanel Necklace by Robert Goossens and Gripoix Paris, sign. 1983, gold plated
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A unique and rare Chanel sautoir signed 1983. It consists of 20 false pearls, in between 3 olympus-shaped Gripoix stones and 2 large Swarovski crystal parts each in green and blue, b...
Category
1980s French Artisan Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
18K Yellow Gold Herringbone / Snake Link Italian Choker Necklace
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This magnificent 18K Gold Herringbone/Snake Link Necklace
adds a tough of luxury & sophistication to your look
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Crafted in Italy, this fine piece of jewellery dates to 1980's &
...
Category
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 20k Yellow Gold Longuard Chain Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique 20 karat yellow gold longuard chain; part of our diverse antique chains collection.
This exceptional, fine and impressive antique chain ...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Heavy 79 Grams 22K Gold Engraved Beaded Link Long Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Featuring a vintage necklace is a masterpiece of high karat gold craftsmanship, exquisitely designed in 22K gold.
It features intricate engravings with a combination of gorgeous sat...
Category
1990s Retro Chain Necklaces
Materials
22k Gold
18 Inch Yellow Gold Anchor Chain
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.8mm Flat Textured Anchor Link Chain Measuring 18 Inches Long. Finished Weight is 1.7 Grams.
Category
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ming's Hawaii Oval Green Jade Cabochon Pear Shaped Necklace 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications:
Metal: 14k Yellow Gold
Pendant Diameter: 1.5" x 0.80"
Stone: Green Jade cabochon
Chain Length: 18"
Chain Width: 1 mm
Chain Type: box
Stamped: "14K" "Mings...
Category
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 9ct Albert Chain
Located in London, GB
This Albert chain, dates back to the Victorian era. It features graduating links crafted from 9 carat rose gold and weighs 58.4 grams. Each gold link is individually hallmarked, and ...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold
Retro Gold 14.5 Carat Natural Diamond & Ruby Sapphire Emerald Cabochon Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Magnificent 14.50 Carat Natural Colorless Round Brilliant Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald Cabochon necklace set in 18k Yellow Gold.
The piece is set with 48 colorless Round B...
Category
1980s North American Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Vintage Christian Dior Crystal Arrow Triangle Pendant Collar Necklace
Located in Braintree, GB
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this Vintage Christian Dior Crystal Arrow Triangle Pendant Collar Necklace, a stunning piece crafted circa the 1980s, exuding the sophistication a...
Category
1980s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Crystal
Coral Cross Pendant Vintage Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An impressive vintage coral cross pendant, made of 18k gold.
The coral planks are staged in the gold base that is equipped with a large rectangular loop. The center is crafted of the...
Category
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Uno A Arre Modernist Brutalist 1980s Silver Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Uno A Arre .835 Silver Moderninst / Brutalist link Necklace, measuring 21 1/2 inches in length with open textured links tapering in size from 3/4 down to 1/4 inch wide, w...
Category
1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Thick Vintage 14K Gold Snake Chain Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
Made from beautiful 14k gold, this vintage snake chain is the perfect length for a slinky choker necklace. With a width of 5 mm, this is a wonderfully thick chain with substantial pr...
Category
1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
EGL Certified 2.15 Carat Natural Pink Brown Diamond Slice Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural pink brown color diamond slice pendant necklace. 1 pear slice pink/brown diamond slice with a halo of round white diamonds, accented with one round diamond on the bail. The ...
Category
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Materials
Brown Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Chain Necklace - 18 Carat Gold Plated Vintage Deadstock
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1980s Chunky Chain Necklace
Super versatile and contemporary chunky curb link chain necklace.
This necklace is a deadstock item, made in the 1980s but remained packaged up and unworn. This 14.5" necklace is in mint, unworn condition.
All our pieces are guaranteed to arrive as described and gorgeously packaged with care.
FOUND by Jagged Metal...
Category
1980s British Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Lavender Jade Lotus Frog Necklace 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications:
Metal: 14k Yellow Gold
Pendant Diameter: 1.5" x 1.25"
Stone: Lavender Jade
Chain Length: 18"
Chain Width: 1.1 mm
Chain Type: cable
Stamped: "14K"
Total...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
36" Onyx Swarovski Crystal Gold Bezel Station Necklace by Swarovski, 1980s
By Swarovski
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- 36" length
- Gold plated
- Faceted, bezel set black Swarovski crystals
- By Swarovski (signed with swan hangtag)
- Circa 1980s
- Estate acquired
- Excellent v...
Category
1980s Austrian Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Vintage Christian Dior Chunky Curb Chain Necklace, 1980s
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1980s Christian Dior textured curb chain necklace in gold plate. This necklace features chunky links with a unique diamond-patterned textu...
Category
1980s German Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
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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