Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Enamel
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s British Modern Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, White Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century British Classical Greek Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Antique Chain Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Onyx, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
2010s North American Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Necklaces
Onyx, Opal, Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s German Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, 10k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s North American Chain Necklaces
Black Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s North American Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Rhodium, Silver, 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.