Chain Necklaces
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Bronze
1990s European Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Tanzanite, Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Retro Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Dutch Modern Chain Necklaces
Silver
1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Hematite
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, Ruby, Pearl, Opal, Bronze, Gold Plate, Gold-filled
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary English Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s French Chain Necklaces
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
2010s Unknown Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
20th Century European Victorian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s German Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Tanzanite, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Brass
Early 20th Century French Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Swedish Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Chain Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapph...
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Yellow Gold
1970s American Vintage Chain Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Early 2000s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
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.