Chain Necklaces
2010s Australian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Rose Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Rose Gold
2010s Brazilian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Steel
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver, Bronze, 14k Gold, G...
20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s North American Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Opal, Ruby, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Ruby, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 1...
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Black Diamond, Gold, Titanium
2010s Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Black Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Ro...
2010s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
2010s North American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
2010s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s European Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Danish Modernist Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze
Late 20th Century Unknown Modernist Chain Necklaces
Gold
2010s French Aesthetic Movement Chain Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Silver, Gold, 10k Gold, Gold Plate
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Chain Necklaces
20th Century Chain Necklaces
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold
1980s Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Aquamarine, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Turkish Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Chain Necklaces
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.