Chain Necklaces
2010s British Modern Chain Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Pearl
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artist Chain Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Byzantine Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold
2010s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Moonstone, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Rose Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s English Contemporary Chain Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold Plate
20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
18th Century French Antique Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Tourmaline, Pearl, Gold
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Pearl, White Gold
2010s Swiss Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
2010s European Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
1990s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Malachite, Carnelian, Pearl, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
2010s European Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Platinum
1960s Finnish Vintage Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Y...
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Vermeil, Palladium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s European Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s European Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s European Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
2010s Swiss Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Chalcedony, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k 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.