Chain Necklaces
1890s Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
1980s Italian Vintage Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold
1980s American Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Italian Artist Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amber, Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Coral, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
24k Gold, Gold
1880s French Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1970s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver
2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Gold Plate, Brass, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Zircon, Base Metal, Brass
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1950s American Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1970s French Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, White Gold
20th Century Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s European Chain Necklaces
2010s Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Chain Necklaces
Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century German Georgian Antique Chain Necklaces
Berlin Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1940s Vintage Chain Necklaces
20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s French Early Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Byzantine Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, 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.