Chain Necklaces
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Opal, Gold Plate, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
Early 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze
2010s Chain Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Tanzanite, Turquoise, Gold-filled
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Chrysophrase, Gold-filled
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Tanzanite, Gold-filled
2010s Chain Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, White Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, Bronze
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Spinel, Black Spinel, Gold-filled
2010s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Tanzanite, Gold-filled
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Emerald, Black Pearl, Bronze, 14k Gold, Gold-filled
2010s Unknown Retro Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Onyx, Black Pearl, Diamond, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Black Pearl, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Black Pearl, Bronze
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Topaz
2010s Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Chain Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
Late 20th Century Unknown Chain Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-18th Century American Artisan Antique Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 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.