Chain Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Tourmaline, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, ...
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
1970s Brazilian Modernist Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Spinel, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold
1970s Italian Contemporary Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Peridot, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
1990s French Modern Chain Necklaces
Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Topaz, Blue Topaz, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Romantic Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Swedish Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Silver
20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modernist Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 10k Gold
20th Century American Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century British Egyptian Revival Chain Necklaces
White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1970s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Bronze
20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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.