Chain Necklaces
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
1880s English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1880s English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
15k Gold
Early 2000s American Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1870s Antique Chain Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1890s Unknown Art Deco Antique Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Silver
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Swiss Artisan Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 2000s French Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Antique Chain Necklaces
Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
1890s Unknown Antique Chain Necklaces
Moonstone, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
15k Gold
1890s British Arts and Crafts Antique Chain Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Austrian Antique Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s French Modern Chain Necklaces
Palladium, Brass, Enamel
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
1880s Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Modernist Chain Necklaces
Enamel
Early 2000s English Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Chain Necklaces
Silver
19th Century Thai Contemporary Antique Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1890s Antique Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Balinese Modern Chain Necklaces
Silver
Early 2000s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Swiss Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Danish Modernist Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
19th Century English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Thai Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire,...
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Platinum
Early 2000s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
19th Century English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Garnet, 9k Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Chain Necklaces
Brass, Gold Plate
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
Early 1800s French Empire Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
19th Century Thai Contemporary Antique Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Antique Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Chain Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Yellow Gold
19th Century Antique Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum, 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.