Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
1940s Russian Art Nouveau Vintage Chain Necklaces
Amber, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Japanese Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1960s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
20th Century Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Black Diamond, Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Art Nouveau Vintage Chain Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 2000s American Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1990s American Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Byzantine Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Byzantine Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Chain Necklaces
1880s American Art Nouveau Antique Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Labradorite, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Chain Necklaces
Silver
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.