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Chain Necklaces For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: 19th Century
Victorian 9 Carat Gold Belcher Chain Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This lovely necklace is simple and the belcher style chain gives the necklace a fine look. The necklace is fastened using a bolt ring clasp.
Length: 80cm
Chain Width: 3mm
Weight:...
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
CHANEL Rhinestone 2020 Gold CC Camellia Pearl Chain Leather Choker Necklace
By Kenzo
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Indulge in the allure of nostalgic glamour with the Vintage KENZO Gerbera Flower Choker, a statement piece that seamlessly marries the romance of yesteryear with the bold elegance of...
Category
1990s European Etruscan Revival Chain Necklaces
Givenchy Gold Plated Braided Snake Chain Necklace with Lock 90s
By Givenchy
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Rare Givenchy's Gold Plated Braided Snake Chain Necklace with Lock is a true statement piece. It's all about the details with this one. The gold pla...
Category
1990s French Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Chanel Iconic CC Necklace with Rhinestones.
By Chanel
Located in Hoffman Estates, IL
Description: Vintage Chanel iconic CC necklace with rhinestones.
Period: 1980's
Specifications: Total length 19 inches, CC motif 1.2 by 0.9 inches
Category
1980s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
Victorian 15k Yellow Gold Long Guard Chain Circa 1880
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
Victorian fancy double link gold guard chain and bolt ring catch.
Metal: 15k yellow gold
Weight: 20.00 grams
Measurements: Length 175cm
Era: Victorian Circa 1880
Antique guard chains...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Pierre Cardin 1970 Paris Geometric Long Necklace Chain In .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric chain necklace designed by Pierre Cardin (1922-2020).
Wonderful necklace chain, created during the French modernist period by the fashion designer Pierre Cardin, back in the 1970. This rare chain has been crafted in solid .925/1000 sterling silver with high polished finish. The design is composed by twenty-seven geometric elements in the shape of the Pierre Cardin logo, connected in between with circular links. Fitted with a discrete lobster lock with a plaque showing also the Pierre Cardin initials, PC.
Weight: 32.7 grams (20.96).
Length: 24.5 inches (62.23 cm).
Measurements: The links are 22 mm by 7.5 mm by 1 mm (0.87 x 0.28 x 0.04 Inches)
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the silver and signed, "PIERRE CARDIN STERLING...
Category
1970s French Modernist Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
1980's Yves Saint Laurent Gilt Metal Oversized Chain Link Ch
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Mid 1980's YSL gilt metal oversized graduated chain link necklace. Adjustable at the back to fit loose or choker style. This is a classic piece of fashion jewelry that Yves Saint Lau...
Category
1980s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
18kt Gold and Diamond Link Chain Necklace
Located in Braintree, GB
Presenting a stunning 18kt Gold and Diamond Link Chain Necklace from the 1990s.
Hallmarked with 18kt. gold mark.
Dimensions -
Length x width: 47 x 1.5 cm
Weight: 4.00 grams in to...
Category
1990s European Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Antique Sterling Silver, Victorian Curb Link, Albert Chain Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Albert Chain
Sterling Silver Stamped
Hallmarked Birmingham 1899
Makers Mark H B & S
Fabulous, Victorian, double silver watch chain.
Beautiful curb link stamped for sil...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Monet Gold Plated Curb and Ball Link Chain Collar Necklace circa 1980s
By Monet
Located in London, GB
Monet fabulous 22ct triple gold plated curb and ball link chain necklace. Measuring length approximately 50.8 cm / 20 inches by width 3.7 cm / 1.45 inch. The necklace is in very goo...
Category
1980s American Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Aldo Cipullo 1970 Graduated Necklace in 18kt Yellow Gold with Red Coral and Onyx
By Aldo Cipullo
Located in Miami, FL
Necklace designed by Aldo Cipullo.
Magnificent and very rare vintage necklace, created In New York city by the iconic master jewelry designer Aldo Cipullo, back in the 1970. This necklace comprises of round onyxes carvings connected by rectangular links and red coral elements crafted with graduated patterns in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. Mount with natural gemstones and fitted with a hinged slashed push lock for security. The gold and the squared coral elements designed in an intricate way that is the signature style of Cipullo. This necklace is one of the greatest examples of vintage jewelry workmanship and the genius of Aldo Cipullo jewelry designs.
Red Coral: Mounted in calibrated bezels, with 17 squared pyramids cabochons cuts graduated from 9 mm by 9 mm to 12 mm by 12 mm, carved from natural Sardinian vivid red corals.
Black Onyx: Mount with 17 calibrated round open discs graduated from 20 mm to 37 mm, carved from natural black onyxes.
Birthstone: Coral for the month of October.
Weight: 176.95 Grams, (113.43 Dwt).
Size: The total lenght is 22 Inches (55.8 Cm).
Measurements: The widest part is 37 mm by mm (1.46 Inches).
Hallmarks Stamped with the maker's mark monogram AC, the mark for the assay of the gold and signed, "©A. CIPULLO .750".
Cipullo para siempre - Gioiellis
Aldo Cipullo (1942-1984), was an Italian born jeweler. He born and was raise in a family of designers with jewelry traditions, his father was the owner of a jewelry factory and his brother Renato Cipullo made jewelry designs for Christian Dior. Aldo, was the creator of the popular and iconic Cartier bracelets, love and the nail, still until today considered ones of the best designs of the 20th century. He work as a designer in New York, for David Webb (1960-1969) and Cartier (1969-1975). In 1975 he found his own company as a freelance designer.
Literature: Renato Cipullo and Vivienne Becker, Cipullo: Making Jewelry Modern, Assouline 2021, Pp-104 for a similar examples).
Note: The corals displayed...
Category
1970s American Modernist Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2 row Chanel necklace with red and green pate the verre, gold plated, 1970/80's
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Chanel Gripoix necklace by K. Lagerfeld (Made in France) 2 row gold-plated chain with 11 red and green pate de verre. Signed on the quilted tag on the clasp . Late 1970's early 1980
Aditional Information:
Dimension: Length from the watch clasp...
Category
1970s French Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Chanel Necklace by Robert Goossens and Gripoix Paris, sign. 1983, gold plated
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A unique and rare Chanel sautoir signed 1983. It consists of 20 false pearls, in between 3 olympus-shaped Gripoix stones and 2 large Swarovski crystal parts each in green and blue, b...
Category
1980s French Artisan Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Victorian diamond floral necklace
Located in Stroud, GB
An exceptional late Victorian silver and gold, old cut and rose cut diamond crescent brooch that we have transformed into a delicate necklace. Suspended on a fixed silver chain, the ...
Category
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Chanel Necklace / Sautoir with Pearls and Blue Glass
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal sautoir with costume pearls and blue glass paste.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Dimensions: Length: 180 cm
Seller Re...
Category
1980s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
Chanel Golden Metal Sautoir / Necklace with Rhinestone, Pearly Beads & Glass
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Golden metal sautoir / necklace with rhinestone rings, pearly beads, and red glass pearls.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Dimensions: Length: 155 cm...
Category
1970s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Yves Saint Laurent Golden Metal and Resin Charm Necklace
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent - (Made in France) Golden metal and resin charm necklace.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Dimensions: Length: 48 cm
Seller Reference: BC109
Category
1980s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
1980's Yves Saint Laurent Gilt Metal Oversized Chain Link Choker
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Mid 1980's YSL gilt metal oversized chain link necklace. Adjustable at the back to fit loose or choker style. This is a classic piece of fashion jewelry that Yves Saint Laurent repea...
Category
1980s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Christian Dior Logo-Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Paris, FR
Christian Dior logo-pendant chain necklace featuring a black enamelled square pendant adorned with logo lettering, a snake chain and a clasp fastening with a logo plaque.
Length 17....
Category
1980s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
18kt Yellow Gold Diamond Pendant 4-2pt. Princess Cut Diamonds
Located in Las Vegas, NV
18kt Yellow Gold Diamond Pendant 4-2pt. Princess Cut Diamonds
Category
1990s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tri-Color 18Kt Yellow Rose and White Gold 18" Floral Necklace
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Vintage Tri-Color 18Kt Yellow Rose and White Gold 18" Floral Necklace
Gold is physically and metaphorically one of the most malleable metals. on the planet: one gram of gold can be ...
Category
1990s Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Long sautoir made of two rows of chains and one row of beads Chanel Circa 1970's
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Long sautoir made of two rows of chains and one row of synthetic beads . Small brand next to the hook&eye.
Lenght = 95 cm
Category
1970s European Contemporary Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Base Metal
Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Granulate Antique Fancy Chain Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of stylized double cable link chain
Accented by granulation along edges of links
Completed by spring clasp closure
Stamped with Portuguese hallmarks for 18 karat gold
Circ...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Victorian Watch Chain Link Necklace in Yellow and Rose Gold Engraved
Located in Berkeley, CA
Transforming you to a different place and time this stunning necklace is both regal and substantial. A gorgeous Late Victorian necklace made with both 9K Yellow Gold and 18K Yellow G...
Category
1860s English Late Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Italian Thick Box Chain Necklace, Sterling Silver
Located in McLeansville, NC
This gorgeous vintage Italian box chain necklace is crafted in sterling silver. It features a thick box chain design with a 16-inch length and a bo...
Category
1990s Chain Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chanel Golden Metal Sautoir with Costume Pearls and Swarovski Rhinestones, 1984
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal sautoir with costume pearls and Swarovski rhinestones. 1984 Collection.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Dimensions: Len...
Category
1980s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
Platinum Gold and Diamond Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain Woven Links
Located in Long Beach, CA
This is a great looking handmade necklace, bracelet, or pocket watch chain. Each link is hand constructed in a weave. The links are done in platinum and the Swivel and Spring Ring a...
Category
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Platinum
Betony Vernon "O'Ring Signature Chain Collier Large"Sterling Silver 925 in Stock
Located in Rome, IT
The timeless O'Ring Signature collection has consistently garnered appreciation for its symbolic and aesthetic allure, along with its practical functionality. A true Paradise Found classic, the O'Ring Signature Chain is available for custom orders, allowing for personalized lengths.
How to Wear: The O'Ring Signature Chain Collier stands as a favorite among gentlemen, featuring two closures that enable versatile styling. This signature chain can be worn as a collier, a trouser chain...
Category
1990s European Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Silver Engraved Flat Link Collar Necklace Circa 1880
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
This beautiful Victorian collar is made up of flat engraved speciality links alternating between raised, foliate carved connectors which are centrally adorned with heart detailed lin...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Bulgari 18K Yellow Gold Long Curb Link Chain Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
18 kt. gold, signed Bulgari, ap. 60.4 dwts. Length 31 5/8 inches.
Category
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Chanel Golden Metal Necklace with Green Pearls, 1984
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal necklace with green pearls. 1984 Collection.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Dimensions: Le...
Category
1980s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
Cartier mother of pearl and lapis necklace carrying Jean-Jacques Cartier's mark
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This is a rare necklace made by Jean-Jacques Cartier, the illustrious head of the London branch of the iconic Cartier brand. The chain is marked with the distinctive insignia of Jean...
Category
1970s English Contemporary Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Chanel Costume Pearl Sautoir/ Necklace with Golden Metal Rhinestone, 1990s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Costume pearl sautoir with golden metal rhinestone rings. 2cc9 Collection.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Dimensions: Length: 180 c...
Category
1990s French Chain Necklaces
Verdura Classic 18ct Gold Curb Link Necklace Circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
Classic 18ct chunky curb link necklace by Verdura c.1970s, the necklace formed of thirty uniform heavy curb links in polished 18ct yellow gold making a seventeen inch necklace, with ...
Category
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
1980s Christian Dior 1980s Choker Necklace
Located in Paris, FR
1980s Christian Dior double-chain choker necklace featuring a double cable-link chain design, lobster claw fastening, a logo plaque.
Length when open 17.7 in (45 cm)
In good vintage ...
Category
1980s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
18K Yellow Gold Engraved Anchor / Marine Links 60cm Chain, Spain 1980's.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
60 cm long,
featuring beautifully engraved Anchor / Marine Links
that measure 5mm x 2.5mm
&
lobster clasp
Provenance: Spain, circa 1980's
Total item's weight: 5.6gr.
Category
1980s Spanish Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Diamond Cartier Panthère Brick Link 18 Karat Yellow Gold Collar Necklace
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A vintage diamond Cartier Panthère brick link 18 karat yellow gold collar necklace.
The necklace comprises of a five row Cartier classic flat solid brick style links in 18 karat yellow gold, grain set to its centre with seventy six...
Category
1990s French Retro Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Victorian Fancy Link Chain Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Chain
9ct Rose Gold Stamped 375
Circa 1880
Beautiful, Victorian fancy link chain. The chain is comprised of paper clip styl...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian Vulcanite chain necklace, chunky mariner link
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive and unusual antique Victorian Vulcanite chain necklace.
The necklace features large, chunky, fancy mariner style Links, interlocking along the length and it fastens with a black lacquered...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Ungaro Paris Gilt Metal Long Necklace with Blue and Green Resin Cabochons
Located in Atlanta, GA
This couture Ungaro Paris long necklace features a heavy satin gilded metal chain, ornate with square elements, topped with cobalt blue and emerald green resin cabochons. The necklac...
Category
1990s French Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Antique Victorian Long 18k yellow Gold Guard Chain Circa 1890
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
18k yellow gold Victorian guard chain, 144cm in length. Featuring hand-engraved panel links and fine double belcher style chain links. Secured by a screw-in swivel catch.
Metal: 18k yellow gold
Weight: 14.8 grams
Measurements: Length 144cm
Era: Victorian Circa 1890
Antique guard chains...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Karl Lagerfeld 1980s Six Strand Gold Toggle Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful 1980s six strand short necklace by famous designer Karl Lagerfeld. In 1983 Lagerfeld joined the house of Chanel as head designer. In 1984, he launched his own label. Pres...
Category
1980s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
24k Gold, Gold Plate
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Black Enamel & Pearl Long Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Enamel & Pearl Necklace
18ct Gold Tested
Circa 1880
Beautiful, hand made, long Victorian necklace. Features alternating black enamel & natural seed pearl links joined tog...
Category
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Navajo White Buffalo Turquoise Necklace
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Six large oval Navajo white buffalo turquoise stones surrounded by hand stamped sterling silver palmettes with twisted rope design. Sterling silver necklace with handmade chain. Stun...
Category
Late 20th Century American Native American Chain Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Bulgari Monete Gold Necklace Ancient Roman Coin
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An iconic Bulgari Monete 18k gold necklace, featuring an ancient Roman coin. The coin is depicting emperor Magnentius, AD 350-353. It's bezel set and attached to the curb link chain....
Category
1970s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Monet Long Link Necklace Dangling Heart Circa 1990's
By Monet
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Monet Long Link Necklace Dangling Heart Circa 1990's. This looks like nothing until you put it on and then it really comes alive. One of those that just adds to anything pl...
Category
1990s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal, Gold Plate
Gold Figaro Chain
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat Yellow Gold 2.5mm Wide Figaro Chain Measuring 30 Inches Long with Lobster Clasp. Finished Weight Is 11.5 Grams.
Category
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
French Antique Silver Long Guard Muff Chain
Located in New York, NY
French Silver Muff Chain
158 cm / 62.2 in.
41 grams
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
Silver
CHANEL Vintage gold CC medallion coin charm short chain necklace
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Vintage gold CC medallion coin charm short chain necklace
Reference: TGAS/D00863
Brand: Chanel
Designer: Karl Lagerfeld
Collection: Circa 1990's
Material: Metal
Color: Gold
Pa...
Category
1990s French Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Chanel Rare Vintage Gold Plated CC Large Sailor Wheel Long Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Rare Vintage Gold Plated CC Large Sailor Wheel Long Chain Necklace
*Marked 94
* Made in France
* Comes with the original box
-It is approximately 28" long.
-The pendant is a...
Category
1990s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
Antique 9 Karat and Natural Amethyst Graduated Rivière Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Antique 9 Karat and Natural Amethyst Graduated Rivière Necklace
L 43.7 cm x W 0.98 cm / 17.2 in. x 0.39 in.
Large Center Stone: W 0.985 cm x 0.985 cm / 0.39 in. x 0.39 in.
Smalles...
Category
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Garnet and Gold Snake Necklace, Circa 1840
Located in London, GB
An early Victorian snake necklace, with eight cabochon-cut garnets set in the head, in closed back claw settings, surrounded by scrolling wirework, the mouth is open, with pointed te...
Category
1840s Unknown Early Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, 15k Gold
Vintage Louis Féraud Jewelled Pearl Necklace 1980s
By Louis Feraud
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Louis Féraud Pearl Necklace. Baroque inspired pearls punctuated with jewelled stations. Each station set with fancy cut crystals in ruby red and black finished with a row o...
Category
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
A very very long twist link chain necklace, studded with large pastes, 1980s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A very wearable and very long chain necklace that can be doubled up or even tripled to make a shorter multi row look. Made from brass, and of very high quality, large individual clea...
Category
1980s German Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Brass, Gilt Metal
Gold Necklace with Micomosaic, Early 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
A gold necklace and micromosaic. The necklace is composed of seven micromosaic medallions set in dark blue glass. Two gold strands support the micromosaics between them. The subjects...
Category
Early 1800s French Empire Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Georgian Revival 15 Karat Yellow Gold and Natural Topaz Rivière
Located in New York, NY
Georgian Revival 15 Karat Yellow Gold and Natural Topaz Rivière c.1890
L 54.5 cm / 21.5 in.
1 cm x .8 cm / 0.4 in x 0.3 in.
31 grams
Category
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
Topaz, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Quilted CC Chain Necklace Small
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This 1980s vintage Chanel gold toned chain necklace is crafted of gold toned chain featuring an iconic gold toned quilted CC charm. The is the smallest of the quilted CC series. Stam...
Category
1980s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
Natural Pearl Gold Ribbon Filigree Pin Pendant Locket Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Handmade natural pearl rose gold pin and locket necklace with original handmade chain. Bail and chain are removable to wear as a pin. Back opens to hold a picture. Circa 1870.
18...
Category
1870s Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose 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.
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