Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Romantic Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Chain Necklaces
Chalcedony, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Zircon, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Jade, Opal, 18k Gold
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Chain Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Artisan Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Coral, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Silver, Vermeil
2010s Emirian Romantic Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Chrysophrase, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Chain Necklaces
Tanzanite, Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s British Artisan Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Labradorite, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s American Romantic Vintage Chain Necklaces
Citrine
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Gold-filled
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Labradorite, Gold-filled
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Pearl, Gold, Gold-filled
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k 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 American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Emirian Romantic Chain Necklaces
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k 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
Diamond, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
1950s Mexican Artisan Vintage Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Chain Necklaces
Zircon
1980s Unknown Artisan Vintage Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Chain Necklaces
Zircon, Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Agate
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Chain Necklaces
Zircon, Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Spinel, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
1980s Artisan Vintage Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
1980s French Artisan Vintage Chain Necklaces
Agate, Gilt Metal
2010s Australian Artisan Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
2010s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
Late 20th Century French Artisan Chain Necklaces
1980s Russian Artisan Vintage Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Enamel
1970s English Romantic Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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.