Chain Necklaces
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
2010s Chain Necklaces
19th Century Antique Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 15k Gold, 9k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s British Victorian Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise
Late 19th Century Antique Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, White Gold
2010s European Artisan Chain Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
1960s Danish Modernist Vintage Chain Necklaces
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1980s American Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
2010s German Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Geode, 18k Gold, Silver
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 1700s Italian Antique Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1970s Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k 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.