Chain Necklaces
2010s North American Artisan Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
2010s North American Artisan Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
2010s American Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
2010s North American Artisan Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
2010s North American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
2010s North American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Gold, Silver
2010s Belgian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
1990s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
Pearl
20th Century Swiss Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
2010s Belgian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Black Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
20th Century American Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s European Artisan Chain Necklaces
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
2010s North American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Silver, Gold
2010s Brazilian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Steel
2010s Brazilian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Quartz, Gold Plate, Steel
1970s French Artisan Vintage Chain Necklaces
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
2010s French Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Quartz, Steel
2010s Brazilian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Belgian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Beryl, Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s German Artisan Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Tsavorite, Blue Sapphire, Silver
2010s Belgian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Belgian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Artisan Chain Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Spinel, Silver
2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Onyx, Agate, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Quartz, Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
22k Gold, Vermeil
2010s North American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 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.