Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Retro Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1940s American Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Bronze, Silver, Gold-filled
20th Century Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Early 2000s Finnish Chain Necklaces
Amber, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Early 2000s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Chain Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Modern Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Malachite, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
1940s Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Chain Necklaces
Citrine
2010s Belgian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s French Renaissance Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1960s American Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
2010s Japanese Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Rose Gold
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Amber, Amethyst, Silver
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Labradorite, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Byzantine Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1920s Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1980s Italian Vintage Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artist Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
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.