Chain Necklaces
2010s British Chain Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s German Victorian Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
1970s French Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
1940s American Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1850s Georgian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Modern Chain Necklaces
Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
1870s British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k 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
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Chain Necklaces
1980s French Artist Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
1970s Italian Vintage Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
1920s Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modernist Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
1870s American Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Quartz, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Chain Necklaces
1890s Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1850s American Etruscan Revival Antique Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
1990s Chain Necklaces
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
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.