Chain Necklaces
1950s European Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Quartz, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s French Empire Vintage Chain Necklaces
Vermeil
Late 20th Century British Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Gold
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Platinum
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Gold
2010s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
White Gold
2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Agate, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Agate, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Silver, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s Belgian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Silver, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
1970s French Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
2010s Belgian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 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.