Chain Necklaces
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze
1970s American Etruscan Revival Vintage Chain Necklaces
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Pink Sapphire, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze
19th Century Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
Late 20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold
2010s Italian Renaissance Revival Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Vermeil
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s British Late Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, 9k Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Gothic Revival Chain Necklaces
Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze
1880s British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Emerald, Bronze, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Ruby, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold Plate, 14k Gold, Gold-filled
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Pink Sapphire, Gold-filled, Bronze
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
1880s French Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Amber, Amethyst, Silver
Late 20th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s Italian Gothic Revival Chain Necklaces
Silver
1870s French Etruscan Revival Antique Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s French Late Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Etruscan Revival Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Bronze, 14k Gold, Gold-filled
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Gold-filled
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Ruby, White Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver
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.