Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Citrine, Other, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Jade...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Tanzanite, Gold-filled
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Tanzanite, Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Black Pearl, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Black Pearl, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Aquamarine, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Early 1800s Indian Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, Opal, Bronze, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s Chain Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, White Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Black Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, W...
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Tourmaline, Gold Plate
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Black Pearl, Bronze
Early 2000s American Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Emerald, Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Chain Necklaces
Cultured Pearl
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Black Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White 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.