Chain Necklaces
2010s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1960s Italian Modernist Vintage Chain Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Ruby, White Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
1980s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Chain Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Renaissance Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
1980s German Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
1980s Swedish Vintage Chain Necklaces
Silver
2010s Indian Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
20th Century American Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Chain Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
1990s Italian Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold, Gold Plate
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Chain Necklaces
Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Finnish Chain Necklaces
Amber, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s British Modern Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Artisan Vintage Chain Necklaces
20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Antique Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold
1910s French Edwardian Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Labradorite, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
1990s American Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, 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.