Chain Necklaces
2010s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Labradorite, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Egyptian Revival Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Aventurine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Retro Chain Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Tourmaline, Peridot, Iolite, Citrine, Amethyst, Yellow Gold,...
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Chain Necklaces
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Crystal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s French Artisan Vintage Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
1960s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century German Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
1980s French Contemporary Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Silver
Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
1970s Dutch Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s Indian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1970s English Modernist Vintage Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1950s French Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
2010s Italian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Chain Necklaces
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Rose Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k 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.