Chain Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Tanzanite, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, Yell...
2010s Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Byzantine Chain Necklaces
Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1990s Italian Retro Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Chrysoberyl, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Malachite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s French Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Platinum, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
2010s French Early Victorian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 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.