Chain Necklaces
1990s French Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Silver
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chain Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
1930s Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1980s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
Early 20th Century Australian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Rose Gold
1970s American Modernist Vintage Chain Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s French Artist Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold
20th Century American Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Modern Chain Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
1880s Swiss Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Niello
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold-filled, Bronze
1970s Italian Vintage Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Tanzanite, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s German Victorian Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k 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.