Chain Necklaces
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Victorian Chain Necklaces
Black Diamond, Silver
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century French Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s British Vintage Chain Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Russian Revival Chain Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
1980s Italian Etruscan Revival Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Emirian Romantic Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Rhodium
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Mixed Metal
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Roman Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 24k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Agate, Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s English Egyptian Revival Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary German Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver
1990s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Romantic Vintage Chain Necklaces
Citrine
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold
1990s Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Swedish Vintage Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
1960s Canadian Modernist Vintage Chain Necklaces
Brass
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary European Byzantine Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 22k 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.