Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s French Early Victorian Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Chain Necklaces
Topaz, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s European Artist Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Gold
Mid-20th Century Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Tanzanite, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s British Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Chain Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1970s French Modernist Vintage Chain Necklaces
Silver Plate, Stainless Steel, Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s American Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1970s British Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
1980s European Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
1880s British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modernist Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Necklaces
Agate, Zircon, Base Metal
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
2010s Japanese Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White 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.