Chain Necklaces
Late 20th Century French Artisan Chain Necklaces
1990s Turkish Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Silver, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Chain Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Citrine, Opal, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Contemporary Vintage Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
Late 20th Century Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s European Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Jade, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1970s French Artisan Vintage Chain Necklaces
Early 2000s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brass, Enamel, 14k Gold, Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, G...
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Onyx, Gold Plate, 14k Gold, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
22k Gold
1990s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, 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.