Chain Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s European Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
1980s French Artisan Vintage Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
2010s Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Silver
1970s American Contemporary Vintage Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 9k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Gold
1970s Italian Contemporary Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver, Enamel
Early 2000s Brazilian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Platinum, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Tanzanite, Gold Plate, Silver, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
10k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold Plate, Silver, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Imperial Topaz, Platinum, White Gold, 18k 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.