Chain Necklaces
1960s Unknown Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
1930s American Baroque Revival Vintage Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Brass, Gilt Metal
1820s Italian Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Chain Necklaces
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Retro Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
2010s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Modern Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Artisan Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Romantic Chain Necklaces
Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 19th Century Art Deco Antique Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Citrine, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
2010s Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Chain Necklaces
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s Indian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Antique Chain Necklaces
Agate, Gold
2010s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k 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.