Chain Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold Plate
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s European Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Irish Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Swiss Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
2010s European Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
2010s North American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Art Deco Antique Chain Necklaces
Silver
2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Malachite, Carnelian, Pearl, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Art Deco Antique Chain Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold Plate
2010s Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
Late 20th Century Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose 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.