Chain Necklaces
2010s European Contemporary Chain Necklaces
1990s Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Iolite, Peridot, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
1970s German Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s European Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pakistani Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Ruby
1980s American Contemporary Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pakistani Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Ruby
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass
2010s Dutch Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Enamel
2010s Greek Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1920s Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Portuguese Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Late 20th Century European Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s North American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
2010s Indian Contemporary 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.