Chain Necklaces
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Tanzanite, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Quartz, Blue Sapphire, Malachite, Diamond, Aquamarine, Sterling Silver, ...
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Platinum
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
2010s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Moonstone, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Rose Gold, White Gold
1970s European Contemporary Vintage Chain Necklaces
Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Platinum
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Asian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Ruby
1920s Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
2010s English Contemporary Chain Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Platinum
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow 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.