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Chain Necklaces For Sale
Gemstone: White Diamond
Gemstone: Blue Sapphire
Natural Round 1 ct Blue Sapphire Solitaire Pendant in Platinum Size-6mm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire sapphire pendant's beautiful design makes the center stone appear like it's floating on the chain. The radiant blue gem is secured in a bezel setting. Crafted ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

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Blue Sapphire, Platinum

4.30 Carat Natural Diamond Buttercup Necklace 14 Karat White Gold 16''
Located in Great Neck, NY
Brilliant and beautiful buttercup necklace, natural round-brilliant cut white diamonds clean and excellent shine. 14k white gold buttercup setting. 16 inch length. Average G Color, ...
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Diamond Round Tennis Necklace in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 7.07 ct. good quality, white, and bright diamond rounds. Handmade in 14k white gold. Length is 15". Perfect for stacking or wearing on it's own!
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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White Diamond, White Gold

9.80 Carat Round Diamond Tennis Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold 16''
Located in Great Neck, NY
Natural round-brilliant cut white diamonds clean and Excellent shine. 14k yellow gold classic four-prong style for maximum light brilliance. 16 inch length. Average Color G , Clari...
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.85 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Illusion Necklace 14 Karat White Gold 20''
Located in Great Neck, NY
Brilliant and beautiful illusion setting necklace, natural round-brilliant cut white diamonds clean and Excellent shine. 14k white gold illusion setting four-prong for maximum light ...
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

3.45 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Illusion Necklace 14 Karat White Gold 18''
Located in Great Neck, NY
Brilliant and beautiful illusion setting necklace, natural round-brilliant cut white diamonds clean and Excellent shine. 14k white gold illusion setting four-prong for maximum light ...
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

5.40 Carat Natural Diamond Buttercup Necklace 14 Karat White Gold 20''
Located in Great Neck, NY
Brilliant and beautiful buttercup necklace, natural round-brilliant cut white diamonds clean and excellent shine. 14k white gold buttercup setting. 20 inch length. Average G Color, ...
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

15ctw Round Diamond Pave Necklace 14 Karat
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold 15ctw Round Diamond Pave Necklace Elevate your elegance with this exquisite 14k White Gold 15ctw Round Diamond Pave Necklace. The luxurious diamond pave design is bea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

3.21 Carat Diamond Flower Pendant Black Diamond Briolette Cut Necklace
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful necklace has a gorgeous black and white diamond pendant in the shape of a flower. It has 2.12 carats of black diamonds ...
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

White Diamond Round Tennis Necklace in Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous tennis necklace with 8.08 ct. of good quality, white, and bright diamond rounds. Handmade in 14k yellow gold. Length is 14".
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold

3.45 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Illusion Necklace 14 Karat White Gold 18''
Located in Great Neck, NY
Brilliant and beautiful illusion setting necklace, natural round-brilliant cut white diamonds clean and Excellent shine. 14k white gold illusion setting four-prong for maximum light ...
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

12 Carat Riviera Diamond Tennis Necklace
Located in Rome, IT
White Gold Karat 14K Four-prong setting riviera tennis necklace Graduated tennis necklace with round diamonds four-prong set.
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2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

4.20 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Illusion Necklace 14 Karat White Gold 22''
Located in Great Neck, NY
Brilliant and beautiful illusion setting necklace, natural round-brilliant cut white diamonds clean and Excellent shine. 14k white gold illusion setting four-prong for maximum light ...
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

4.85 Carat Natural Diamond Buttercup Necklace 14 Karat White Gold 18''
Located in Great Neck, NY
Brilliant and beautiful buttercup necklace, natural round-brilliant cut white diamonds clean and excellent shine. 14k white gold buttercup setting. 18 inch length. Average G Color, ...
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

3.85 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Illusion Necklace 14 Karat White Gold 20''
Located in Great Neck, NY
Brilliant and beautiful illusion setting necklace, natural round-brilliant cut white diamonds clean and Excellent shine. 14k white gold illusion setting four-prong for maximum light ...
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

3.05 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Illusion Necklace 14 Karat White Gold 16''
Located in Great Neck, NY
Brilliant and beautiful illusion setting necklace, natural round-brilliant cut white diamonds clean and Excellent shine. 14k white gold illusion setting four-prong for maximum light ...
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

3.50 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Tennis Necklace 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
Brilliant and beautiful tennis necklace, natural round-brilliant cut white diamonds clean and Excellent shine. 14k rose gold classic four-prong style for maximum light brilliance. El...
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.75ct Blue Sapphire Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire pendant features a pear-shaped sapphire secured in a prong setting. A brilliant round diamond sits atop the blue gemstone adding to the design's charm. Simple ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

ANGARA Natural Round 0.33ct Blue Sapphire Three Stone Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Channel set in an exquisite journey trail, the three graduating round sapphires showcase their intriguing blue hue. This gorgeous three stone sapphire pendant is designed in 14k whit...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Diamond Flower Necklace Black Diamond Briolette Cut White Gold Necklace
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful necklace has Natural Round Cut White Diamonds that weigh 0.32 carats. The clarity and color of the white diamonds on the pendant is VS-F. The flower is finished in Black Rhodium and is in 18K Gold. The chain is made out of Black Briolette Diamonds that weigh a total of 13.50 carats and is approximately 16 inches in length. The total carat weight of the pendant and the chain combined is 13.82 carats. This necklace also has matching earrings and a ring that are listed on 1st Dibs. If you are interested in those please let us know. *Also please know that the black diamond...
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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White Diamond, Black Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

5.95 Carat Natural Diamond Buttercup Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
Brilliant and beautiful buttercup necklace, natural round-brilliant cut white diamonds clean and excellent shine. 14k white gold buttercup setting. 22 inch length. Average G Color, S...
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

ANGARA Natural 1.15ct Blue Sapphire Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire pendant features a pear-shaped sapphire secured in a prong setting. A brilliant round diamond sits atop the blue gemstone adding to the design's charm. Simple ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

ANGARA Natural Round 0.33ct Blue Sapphire Three Stone Pendant in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Channel set in an exquisite journey trail, the three graduating round sapphires showcase their intriguing blue hue. This gorgeous three stone sapphire pendant is designed in 14k rose...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Rose Gold

ANGARA Natural 1.15ct Blue Sapphire Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire pendant features a pear-shaped sapphire secured in a prong setting. A brilliant round diamond sits atop the blue gemstone adding to the design's charm. Simple ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

12.27 Carat Round Diamond Tennis Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold 20''
Located in Great Neck, NY
Natural round-brilliant cut white diamonds clean and Excellent shine. 14k yellow gold classic four-prong style for maximum light brilliance. 20 inch length. Average Color G , Clari...
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.40ct Blue Sapphire Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire pendant features a pear-shaped sapphire secured in a prong setting. A brilliant round diamond sits atop the blue gemstone adding to the design's charm. Simple ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.40ct Blue Sapphire Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire pendant features a pear-shaped sapphire secured in a prong setting. A brilliant round diamond sits atop the blue gemstone adding to the design's charm. Simple ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural Round 0.33ct Blue Sapphire Three Stone Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Channel set in an exquisite journey trail, the three graduating round sapphires showcase their intriguing blue hue. This gorgeous three stone sapphire pendant is designed in 14k yell...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.40ct Blue Sapphire Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire pendant features a pear-shaped sapphire secured in a prong setting. A brilliant round diamond sits atop the blue gemstone adding to the design's charm. Simple ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.40ct Blue Sapphire Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire pendant features a pear-shaped sapphire secured in a prong setting. A brilliant round diamond sits atop the blue gemstone adding to the design's charm. Simple ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Rose Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.75ct Blue Sapphire Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire pendant features a pear-shaped sapphire secured in a prong setting. A brilliant round diamond sits atop the blue gemstone adding to the design's charm. Simple ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Natural Sapphire Infinity Heart Pendant with Diamonds in Yellow Gold 6mm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A diamond studded strip entwines with a lustrous metal strip to form an ornate infinity. Floating amid the graceful infinity is a beautiful heart-shaped blue sapphire in a prong sett...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural Round 0.33ct Blue Sapphire Three Stone Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Channel set in an exquisite journey trail, the three graduating round sapphires showcase their intriguing blue hue. This gorgeous three stone sapphire pendant is designed in 14k yell...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.75ct Blue Sapphire Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire pendant features a pear-shaped sapphire secured in a prong setting. A brilliant round diamond sits atop the blue gemstone adding to the design's charm. Simple ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.40ct Blue Sapphire Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire pendant features a pear-shaped sapphire secured in a prong setting. A brilliant round diamond sits atop the blue gemstone adding to the design's charm. Simple ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.40ct Blue Sapphire Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire pendant features a pear-shaped sapphire secured in a prong setting. A brilliant round diamond sits atop the blue gemstone adding to the design's charm. Simple ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Rose Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.75ct Blue Sapphire Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire pendant features a pear-shaped sapphire secured in a prong setting. A brilliant round diamond sits atop the blue gemstone adding to the design's charm. Simple ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.75ct Blue Sapphire Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire pendant features a pear-shaped sapphire secured in a prong setting. A brilliant round diamond sits atop the blue gemstone adding to the design's charm. Simple ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.75ct Blue Sapphire Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire pendant features a pear-shaped sapphire secured in a prong setting. A brilliant round diamond sits atop the blue gemstone adding to the design's charm. Simple ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Rose Gold

ANGARA Natural 1.15ct Blue Sapphire Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire pendant features a pear-shaped sapphire secured in a prong setting. A brilliant round diamond sits atop the blue gemstone adding to the design's charm. Simple ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

ANGARA Natural Round 0.33ct Blue Sapphire Three Stone Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Channel set in an exquisite journey trail, the three graduating round sapphires showcase their intriguing blue hue. This gorgeous three stone sapphire pendant is designed in 14k whit...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, White Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.40ct Blue Sapphire Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire pendant features a pear-shaped sapphire secured in a prong setting. A brilliant round diamond sits atop the blue gemstone adding to the design's charm. Simple ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

ANGARA Natural 1.15ct Blue Sapphire Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire pendant features a pear-shaped sapphire secured in a prong setting. A brilliant round diamond sits atop the blue gemstone adding to the design's charm. Simple ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural Round 0.33ct Blue Sapphire Three Stone Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Channel set in an exquisite journey trail, the three graduating round sapphires showcase their intriguing blue hue. This gorgeous three stone sapphire pendant is designed in 14k yell...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural 1.15ct Blue Sapphire Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire pendant features a pear-shaped sapphire secured in a prong setting. A brilliant round diamond sits atop the blue gemstone adding to the design's charm. Simple ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural 1.15ct Blue Sapphire Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire pendant features a pear-shaped sapphire secured in a prong setting. A brilliant round diamond sits atop the blue gemstone adding to the design's charm. Simple ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Rose Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.75ct Blue Sapphire Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire pendant features a pear-shaped sapphire secured in a prong setting. A brilliant round diamond sits atop the blue gemstone adding to the design's charm. Simple ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Rose Gold

ANGARA Natural 1.15ct Blue Sapphire Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire pendant features a pear-shaped sapphire secured in a prong setting. A brilliant round diamond sits atop the blue gemstone adding to the design's charm. Simple ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural 1.15ct Blue Sapphire Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire pendant features a pear-shaped sapphire secured in a prong setting. A brilliant round diamond sits atop the blue gemstone adding to the design's charm. Simple ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Rose Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.75ct Blue Sapphire Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire pendant features a pear-shaped sapphire secured in a prong setting. A brilliant round diamond sits atop the blue gemstone adding to the design's charm. Simple ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.75ct Blue Sapphire Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire pendant features a pear-shaped sapphire secured in a prong setting. A brilliant round diamond sits atop the blue gemstone adding to the design's charm. Simple ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Rose Gold

ANGARA Natural Round 0.33ct Blue Sapphire Three Stone Pendant in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Channel set in an exquisite journey trail, the three graduating round sapphires showcase their intriguing blue hue. This gorgeous three stone sapphire pendant is designed in 14k rose...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Rose Gold

Natural Round Sapphire Three Stone Pendant in 14K Rose Gold (Size-4mm)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Channel set in an exquisite journey trail, the three graduating round sapphires showcase their intriguing blue hue. This gorgeous three stone sapphire pendant is designed in 14k rose...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Rose Gold

ANGARA Natural Round 0.33ct Blue Sapphire Three Stone Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Channel set in an exquisite journey trail, the three graduating round sapphires showcase their intriguing blue hue. This gorgeous three stone sapphire pendant is designed in 14k whit...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Natural Sapphire Infinity Heart Pendant with Diamonds in Rose Gold 4mm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A diamond studded strip entwines with a lustrous metal strip to form an ornate infinity. Floating amid the graceful infinity is a beautiful heart-shaped blue sapphire in a prong sett...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Rose Gold

Natural Sapphire Infinity Heart Pendant with Diamonds in White Gold 5mm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A diamond studded strip entwines with a lustrous metal strip to form an ornate infinity. Floating amid the graceful infinity is a beautiful heart-shaped blue sapphire in a prong sett...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold

Natural Sapphire Infinity Heart Pendant with Diamonds in Platinum 6mm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A diamond studded strip entwines with a lustrous metal strip to form an ornate infinity. Floating amid the graceful infinity is a beautiful heart-shaped blue sapphire in a prong sett...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Natural Sapphire Infinity Heart Pendant with Diamonds in Platinum 6mm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A diamond studded strip entwines with a lustrous metal strip to form an ornate infinity. Floating amid the graceful infinity is a beautiful heart-shaped blue sapphire in a prong sett...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 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.

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