Chain Necklaces
2010s Turkish Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s French Chain Necklaces
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled
1990s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Gold
1860s Modern Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s European Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Silver
2010s Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Retro Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Italian Retro Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphir...
1990s Italian Chain Necklaces
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Gold
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century European Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
24k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Cut Steel, Niello, Mixed Metal, Brass, PVD-Coated, Gold Plate,...
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Chain Necklaces
Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Contemporary Chain Necklaces
24k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Contemporary Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1950s Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Mixed Metal
1980s Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
1980s English Egyptian Revival Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Indian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
Late 20th Century Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold
19th Century French Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Byzantine Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k 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.