Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
1980s British Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Geode, Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s North American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
1970s English Modernist Vintage Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Natural Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Chain Necklaces
1990s Italian Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s German Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary German Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1830s German Antique Chain Necklaces
Garnet, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Platinum
2010s British Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Aventurine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
20th Century Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.