Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold
1940s French Artisan Vintage Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
1980s North American Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Late 20th Century British Regency Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Gold
1930s American Baroque Revival Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modernist Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Opal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century European Etruscan Revival Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s European Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Romantic Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Italian Contemporary Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, White Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Antique Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Platinum
2010s Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
1970s American Vintage Chain Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, G...
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Greek Classical Greek Chain Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Gold
2010s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1980s French Artisan Vintage Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Modernist Vintage Chain Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Chain Necklaces
Brass
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century English Georgian Antique Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Lapis Lazuli, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, 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.