Chain Necklaces
Late 20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Chain Necklaces
Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Swiss Artisan Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century British Regency Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold Plate, Bronze
1970s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Retro Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century British Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Gold
2010s Italian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces
22k Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1980s American Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Crystal
Late 20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
20th Century Swiss Artist Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century French Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Agate, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Crystal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Japanese Artisan Chain Necklaces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Natural Pearl
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k 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.