Chain Necklaces
2010s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 9k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Peridot, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold
1970s American Contemporary Vintage Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brass, Enamel, 14k Gold, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Dutch Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Tanzanite, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 10k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1980s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Black Diamond, Blue Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, 14...
1990s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Moonstone, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 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.