Chain Necklaces
2010s Spanish Artisan Chain Necklaces
Zircon, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s North American Artisan Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Artisan Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Artisan Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Tourma...
1980s American Artisan Vintage Chain Necklaces
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
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
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold
1990s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Retro Chain Necklaces
Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold
2010s North American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
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
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Chain Necklaces
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 American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century French Artisan Chain Necklaces
Gold
1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Peridot, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s European Retro Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1940s American Artisan Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Enamel
Early 2000s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Bronze
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, 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.