Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pakistani Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Ruby
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Enamel
2010s Chain Necklaces
Gold, Platinum
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Swedish Vintage Chain Necklaces
Silver
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Aesthetic Movement Chain Necklaces
1990s French Chain Necklaces
1970s French Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Dutch Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Asian Antique Chain Necklaces
Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
1980s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Chain Necklaces
White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1990s European Contemporary Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, 10k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pakistani Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary North American Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
9k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 2000s French Chain Necklaces
2010s Turkish Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
2010s French Modern Chain Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s British Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Kunzite, Spinel, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Platinum
20th Century American Chain Necklaces
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.