Chain Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold P...
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Tanzanite, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond,...
2010s Italian Romantic Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Tanzanite, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Citrine, Brass, ...
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, 14k...
1890s Antique Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Blue Topaz, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Bras...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, White ...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Black Diamond, Sapphire, Mixed Me...
2010s Russian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Tanzanite, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s British Belle Époque Vintage Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Brown Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Tsavorite, Natural Pearl, Diamond, ...
Early 2000s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire,...
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Natural Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Brass, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Tanzanite, Blue Sapphire, Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, Rose Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Onyx, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Black Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold-fille...
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, 22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Onyx, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, Silver, Yellow Gold,...
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Malachite, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Chain Necklaces
Chalcedony, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Zircon, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, White Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Malachite, Opal, Natural Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, 9k...
2010s French Modern Chain Necklaces
Moonstone, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, White ...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Chalcedony, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Go...
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Silver
1940s American Art Nouveau Vintage Chain Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 14k 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.