Chain Necklaces
1990s Italian Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
1960s French Byzantine Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces
Coral, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Silver, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s French Early Victorian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s French Artist Vintage Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Byzantine Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Chain Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Swedish Vintage Chain Necklaces
Silver
1960s Vintage Chain Necklaces
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
White Gold
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Gold-filled
2010s Chain Necklaces
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Silver, Enamel, 18k Gold, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
1960s American Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
1830s Unknown Antique Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1870s European Antique Chain Necklaces
Silver
Early 2000s Finnish Chain Necklaces
Amber, Sterling Silver
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1990s Chain Necklaces
20th Century Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Tsavorite, Blue Sapphire, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, Gold Plate
1980s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Chain Necklaces
Jade, Black Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
1990s American Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
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.