Chain Necklaces
1960s American Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Dutch Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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 American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass
2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Tanzanite, 14k 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 American Modern Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s German Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Indian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Moonstone, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Morganite, Rose Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Zircon, Vermeil
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 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.