Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Silver, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold-filled, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Greek Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Black Pearl, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Black Pearl, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Gold Plate, Silver, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Citrine, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Brass, Gold Plate
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Bras...
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Emerald, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Iolite, Ruby, 10k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold-filled, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze
2010s British Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Ruby, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Silver, Gold, Gold Plate, Gold-filled
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Tanzanite, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Ruby, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Black Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Bronze, Silver
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Tanzanite, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Brass
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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.