Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s Italian Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
10k Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
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, 14k 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
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Black Diamond, Blue Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, 14...
2010s Modern Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
1990s Italian Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Onyx, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Gold
20th Century German Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Yellow ...
2010s Chain Necklaces
2010s Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Tanzanite, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Gold, 18k 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.