Chain Necklaces
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Malachite, Opal, Natural Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Onyx, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Silver
2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Sterling Silver, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s German Artisan Chain Necklaces
Rubelite, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Spinel, Purple Sapphire, Diamond, Rub...
1950s Argentine Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century French Retro Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 1...
2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Jade, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s British Artisan Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Quartz, Rhodium, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s English Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Jade, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1940s Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, 9k...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s Unknown Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Coral, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Artisan Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Artisan Chain Necklaces
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Silver, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Chain Necklaces
Chalcedony, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Zircon, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
2010s American Retro Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Chain Necklaces
Tanzanite, Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Artisan Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose 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.