Chain Necklaces
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Pink Sapphire, Gold-filled, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Chain Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Turquoise, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Quartz, Sapphire, Topaz, Rainbow Moonstone, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Tanzanite, Turquoise, Gold-filled
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Chrysophrase, Gold-filled
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Tanzanite, Gold-filled
1890s Antique Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Italian Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Vermeil
2010s French Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold Plate, 14k Gold, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Pink Sapphire, Gold-filled, Bronze
1990s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Opal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Chain Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold
1970s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Chain Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Sterling ...
1980s English Vintage Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Mid-18th Century American Artisan Antique Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Platinum, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, 18k 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.