Chain Necklaces
2010s North American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Quartz, Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s North American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1970s French Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Gold
2010s Belgian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Retro Chain Necklaces
Rose Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Onyx, Agate, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Retro Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
22k Gold, Vermeil
1960s American Artisan Vintage Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Late 20th Century British Retro Chain Necklaces
Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Gold
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Topaz
2010s Belgian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s French Artisan Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
1960s French Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Retro Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Gold...
Late 20th Century Turkish Retro Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century British Artisan Chain Necklaces
Gold
2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Rainbow Moonstone, Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, Go...
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
1940s Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Amethyst, Citrine, 14k Gold
1990s French Retro Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-18th Century American Artisan Antique Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
1940s Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, White Gold
2010s Asian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, 22k Gold
2010s Unknown Retro Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Turquoise, Silver
1990s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Gold
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 18k 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.