Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
1980s Italian Vintage Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, White Di...
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Romantic Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
1990s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Tsavorite, Blue Sapphire, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Antique Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Early 1900s Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Artist Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
1950s British Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, White Diamond, Green Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.