Chain Necklaces
1960s American Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1980s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Mixed Metal
2010s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Chain Necklaces
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Tanzanite, Bronze
20th Century Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Jade
2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Chain Necklaces
White Gold
1960s American Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1960s American Vintage Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Early Victorian Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1970s American Etruscan Revival Vintage Chain Necklaces
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Moonstone, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
2010s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century German Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, Crystal, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
2010s British Modern Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Vintage Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century British Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
1980s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White 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.