Chain Necklaces
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Brass, Gilt Metal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Rhodium, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
2010s North American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Russian Revival Chain Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Egyptian Revival Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
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
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Egyptian Revival Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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
19th Century French Etruscan Revival Antique Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow 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
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
21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k 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
1850s American Etruscan Revival Antique Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
Late 20th Century British Egyptian Revival Chain Necklaces
White 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 American Etruscan Revival Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k 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.