Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Black Spinel, Sterling Silver
2010s British Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s European Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Turkish Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century French Chain Necklaces
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chain Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1980s British Victorian Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Morganite, Tanzanite, Rose Gold, White Gold
1970s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
1860s British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Sterling ...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Romantic Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Chain Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, 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.