Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold
1980s Italian Classical Roman Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century German Georgian Antique Chain Necklaces
Berlin Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Silver
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
19th Century Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold
20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces
1970s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
2010s French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
Carnelian, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Danish Modernist Vintage Chain Necklaces
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
1970s American Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Chalcedony, Diamond, Sterling Silver
1990s Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
White Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
1960s American Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling 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.