Chain Necklaces
2010s Italian Retro Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Artisan Chain Necklaces
Moonstone, 18k Gold
2010s Artisan Chain Necklaces
22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Opal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Retro Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Iolite, Peridot, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Ye...
2010s Hong Kong Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold,...
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Unknown Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s French Artisan Vintage Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Retro Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Retro Chain Necklaces
Steel
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Retro Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Black Diamond, Malachite, 14k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Retro Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Coral, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainle...
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s Unknown Retro Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Retro Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Chain Necklaces
Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Malachite, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, White Gold
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Chain Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Indicolite, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Coral, Bronze
1980s French Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Chain Necklaces
Onyx, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, Silver, Yellow 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.