Chain Necklaces
2010s Victorian Chain Necklaces
Labradorite, Topaz, Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces
Silver
Late 19th Century Antique Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Romantic Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Romantic Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Chain Necklaces
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chain Necklaces
Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Romantic Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s British Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, B...
1970s Swedish Vintage Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Citrine, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1980s British Vintage Chain Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Baroque Vintage Chain Necklaces
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k 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.