Chain Necklaces
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Pearl, Vermeil, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Ster...
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silv...
1880s Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver, White Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, Chrysophrase, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, ...
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silv...
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silv...
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silv...
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze, 14k Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silv...
19th Century English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
1940s Victorian Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Emerald, White Diamond, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Sterling Silver, Bronze, Gold-filled, Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silv...
Mid-20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Chain Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1820s Italian Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
1970s Unknown Russian Revival Vintage Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silv...
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Sterling Silver, Silv...
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, Chrysophrase, Silver, 14k Gold, Gold-filled
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Coral, Natural Pearl, Onyx, 14k Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Iolite, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Etruscan Revival Vintage Chain Necklaces
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, 10k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Moonstone, 15k Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Turquoise, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver,...
2010s Italian Gothic Revival Chain Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Etruscan Revival Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
1890s French Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1970s American Egyptian Revival Vintage Chain Necklaces
1880s English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
15k Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, Opal, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, 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.