Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Opal, Aquamarine, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Pearl
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Opal, Ruby, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Tanzanite, Pearl, 10k Gold, Gold Plate
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver...
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver, Bronze, 14k Gold, G...
2010s Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass
1990s Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Quartz, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Silver, Gold Plate
2010s North American Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Garnet, Diamond, Amber, Gold Plate, Gold-filled, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
2010s European Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Black Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze
2010s American Artist Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Aquamarine, Gold Plate, Silver
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
2010s European Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Tourmaline, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Black Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold...
Late 20th Century Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Pearl
1930s Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, Rhodium, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Tsavorite, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
1860s Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
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.