Chain Necklaces
1990s Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Modern Chain Necklaces
Brass
1990s French Baroque Chain Necklaces
1990s French Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Rhodium, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
1990s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
1940s Russian Vintage Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s European Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
1990s French Chain Necklaces
1990s Unknown Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
1990s Greek Classical Greek Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Chain Necklaces
1990s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
1990s Chain Necklaces
1990s Chain Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Chain Necklaces
1990s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold
1990s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1990s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
1990s French Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
1990s French Retro Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Chain Necklaces
1990s French Modern Chain Necklaces
Base Metal
1940s American Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Unknown Romantic Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Sapphire, Gold
1990s Italian Chain Necklaces
1990s Finnish Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold
1940s Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1940s Vintage Chain Necklaces
1940s Finnish Modernist Vintage Chain Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
1990s French Chain Necklaces
Gold
1990s Chain Necklaces
1990s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1990s North Korean Modernist Chain Necklaces
1990s American Chain Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Chain Necklaces
Coral, White Gold
1990s French Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
1940s French Artisan Vintage Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
1990s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1940s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
1990s French Chain Necklaces
1990s Turkish Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Chain Necklaces
1990s Chain Necklaces
1990s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold
1990s French Chain Necklaces
1990s Italian Retro Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Iolite, Peridot, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Ye...
1990s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Retro Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Chain Necklaces
Enamel, Gilt Metal
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.