Chain Necklaces
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
1980s American Vintage Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1840s Unknown Early Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Garnet, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Italian Retro Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
1950s Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Labradorite, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
1980s French Romantic Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Black Diamond, Blue Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, 14...
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s Indian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Gold-filled, Gold
20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Egyptian Revival Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Chain Necklaces
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, 9k...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Whit...
20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Topaz, Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1930s Portuguese Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Ruby, White Diamond, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Opal, Brown Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium, Yellow Gold, 18...
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century European Etruscan Revival Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Peridot, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
2010s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold-filled, Bronze
Early 1900s Antique Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Chain Necklaces
24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Chain Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White 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.