Chain Necklaces
20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Chain Necklaces
Jade, Black Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Byzantine Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold
20th Century Unknown Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Chain Necklaces
Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold
2010s Indonesian Chain Necklaces
Zircon, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond
2010s French Modern Chain Necklaces
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Chain Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
1920s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k 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.