Chain Necklaces
1960s American Egyptian Revival Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Agate, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Renaissance Revival Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Silver, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s Belgian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Silver, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
1970s French Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
2010s Belgian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
1970s American Etruscan Revival Vintage Chain Necklaces
2010s Belgian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Baroque Revival Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s German Renaissance Revival Chain Necklaces
Peridot, Ruby, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold
1870s French Etruscan Revival Antique Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Agate, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Gothic Revival Chain Necklaces
Silver
2010s Belgian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Coral, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Rhodium, Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Silver, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Italian Gothic Revival Chain Necklaces
Silver
2010s Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
White Gold
1970s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1890s French Revival Antique Chain Necklaces
Agate, Coral, Labradorite, Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Etruscan Revival Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Natural Pearl
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.