Chain Necklaces
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Belgian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Singaporean Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s Aesthetic Movement Chain Necklaces
2010s British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Israeli Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, White Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Black Pearl, Bronze, 14k Gold, Gold-filled
1910s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
2010s Unknown Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Aesthetic Movement Chain Necklaces
2010s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
2010s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
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.