Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces
Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1700s Italian Antique Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Topaz, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
1880s French Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Artist Chain Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chain Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Onyx, Topaz, Sterling Silver
2010s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century North American Native American Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1990s Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 19th Century British Antique Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Chain Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Romantic Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1960s Artist Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Early Victorian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver, Silver
1990s Italian Retro Chain Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Tourmaline, Peridot, Iolite, Citrine, Amethyst, Yellow Gold,...
Mid-20th Century European Chain Necklaces
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s French Antique Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Unknown Russian Revival Vintage Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass
2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces
Black Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Other, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Turkish Vintage Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, 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.