Chain Necklaces
1990s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s German Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Beryl, Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Turkish Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Sapphire, Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Quartz, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Beryl, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, Chrysophrase, Silver, 14k Gold, Gold-filled
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Lapis Lazuli, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Black Pearl, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s English Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s English Modern Chain Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Anglo-Indian Chain Necklaces
Peridot, Turquoise, Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Opal, Garnet, Emerald, Black ...
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Turquoise, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver,...
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Sapphire, Spinel, Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, Opal, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Chain Necklaces
Chalcedony, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Zircon, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Jade, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Malachite, Opal, Natural Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Black Diamond, Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Artisan Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Aquamarine, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Silver, Bronze, Gold-filled
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Silver, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Gold-filled
2010s British Modern Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Aquamarine, White Diamond, Carnelian, Tanzanite, Citr...
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Black Diamond, Aquamarine, Sterling Silver, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, 14k Go...
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, Morganite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, White Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 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.