Chain Necklaces
Early 1900s Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Malachite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Chain Necklaces
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Citrine, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chain Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Quartz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1880s English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
15k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Chain Necklaces
2010s Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold
2010s East Asian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Jade, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine
20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
2010s European Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1980s American Vintage Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Egyptian Revival Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Artisan Chain Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Late 19th Century European Art Deco Antique Chain Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Chain Necklaces
Copper
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Rose 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.