Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
1980s American Artisan Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Afghan Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Stainless Steel
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Japanese Artisan Chain Necklaces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Artisan Chain Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1940s American Artisan Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Italian Artisan Antique Chain Necklaces
Topaz, Amber, Coral, Turquoise, Agate, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze
Late 20th Century Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold
2010s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Chain Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
2010s German Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Black Diamond, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
20th Century European Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Black Diamond, Pearl, Yellow 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.