Chain Necklaces
2010s Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Retro Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Byzantine Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
2010s Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass
20th Century Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Victorian Chain Necklaces
Labradorite, Topaz, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1890s British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1980s French Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Chain Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
2010s Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Onyx, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century North American Native American Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, 24k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Chain Necklaces
Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Chain Necklaces
Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s French Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Romantic Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s American Contemporary Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Romantic Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, Crystal, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k 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.