Chain Necklaces
19th Century Unknown High Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
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
21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Rose Gold
1960s American Egyptian Revival Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
1940s American Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
1880s English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Finnish Chain Necklaces
Amber, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Art Deco Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Rhodium, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Topaz, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Chain Necklaces
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Chain Necklaces
1890s Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century French Retro Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
1970s Italian Contemporary Vintage Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold
2010s Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
1910s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Modernist Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Fire Opal, 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.