Chain Necklaces
2010s North American Chain Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Chain Necklaces
Crystal, South Sea Pearl, Black Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Wh...
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Antique Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1880s English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s European Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Chain Necklaces
Early 2000s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Onyx, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Tanzanite, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Tanzanite, Gold
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, 22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1840s American Georgian Antique Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
Late 20th Century British Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Gold
Early 1900s Italian Artisan Antique Chain Necklaces
Agate, Topaz, Amber, Coral, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
1850s American Etruscan Revival Antique Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Israeli Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Modern Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Necklaces
Platinum
2010s Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White 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.