Chain Necklaces
Mid-19th Century Unknown Modern Antique Chain Necklaces
20th Century Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Other, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Hessonite, Cat’s Eye, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Rock Crystal...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, G...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Vintage Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 9k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brass, Enamel, 14k Gold, Gold Plate
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Gold
1990s Turkish Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold
1980s French Artisan Vintage Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold-filled, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Retro Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Czech Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary English Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Chain Necklaces
Garnet, Moonstone, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Quartz, Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, Gold
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1960s Unknown Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Sterling Silver
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.