Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
White Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Agate, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
1970s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Coral, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Cypriot Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Chain Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Czech Art Nouveau Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 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.