Chain Necklaces
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Turkish Retro Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass
2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1970s Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Pakistani Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Pakistani Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass
2010s Israeli Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Portuguese Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Retro Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass
1950s American Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s North American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Tanzanite, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
1920s Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Enamel
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Enamel
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Asian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Ruby
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Retro Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Retro Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 19th Century Art Deco Antique Chain Necklaces
Silver
1940s Italian Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
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.