Chain Necklaces
1980s Unknown Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Jade, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Labradorite, Black Pearl, Turquoise, Amethyst, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, ...
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Labradorite, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Opal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Brass
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Agate, Labradorite, Gold-filled
2010s Canadian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
19th Century Antique Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1970s Swedish Vintage Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
1880s Antique Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Aventurine, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Canadian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Vermeil
2010s Japanese Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel
1950s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Tourma...
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Opal, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Stainless Steel
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Opal, Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Japanese Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Platinum
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Tourmaline, Opal, Pearl, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate, Brass, 10k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Pearl, 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.