Chain Necklaces
20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 10k Gold, 14k 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 Indian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, White Gold
2010s Indian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chain Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Chrysoberyl, Yellow Gold
1970s Swedish Vintage Chain Necklaces
Silver
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
1930s Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
1910s American Vintage Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Australian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1840s American Georgian Antique Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Agate, Zircon, Geode, Druzy, Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k 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 Chain Necklaces
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
1960s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1880s Swiss Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Niello
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1980s English Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Canadian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Modernist Vintage Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Gold Plate, Silver, Brass
1940s Vintage Chain Necklaces
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 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.