Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold
2010s Belgian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1950s French Empire Vintage Chain Necklaces
Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century Austrian Antique Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Romantic Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Gold
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Tsavorite, Platinum
Late 20th Century Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Carnelian, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Cut Steel, Niello, Mixed Metal, Brass, PVD-Coated, Gold Plate,...
1970s Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s European Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
1960s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Italian Retro Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Romantic Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s European Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
1980s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
24k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 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.