Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco Chain Necklaces
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Platinum
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Pakistani Egyptian Revival Chain Necklaces
2010s North American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
1970s German Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass
2010s North American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s North American Etruscan Revival Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Chain Necklaces
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s North American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Moonstone, Silver
Early 20th Century Italian Gothic Revival Chain Necklaces
Silver
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Amber, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass
2010s North American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
16th Century Afghan Art Deco Antique Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
1890s Unknown Art Deco Antique Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Gothic Revival Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
White Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Onyx, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Etruscan Revival Vintage Chain Necklaces
2010s North American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Egyptian Revival Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold
Late 20th Century European Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Gold
2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s European Etruscan Revival Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
2010s North American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Silver, Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Rhodium, Silver
2010s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Aquamarine, White Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k 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.