Chain Necklaces
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold
2010s British Chain Necklaces
Topaz, Natural Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapph...
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
2010s European Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
1890s Late Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
15k Gold
Early 20th Century English Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1960s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1980s British Vintage Chain Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
1990s Italian Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Dutch Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
1960s British Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
15k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
1980s French Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Early 2000s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Byzantine Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Romantic Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Mexican Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Garnet, 9k Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Gothic Revival Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Gothic Revival Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Citrine, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 1900s Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.