Chain Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s Italian Vintage Chain Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, Rock...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Opal, Aquamarine, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Ruby, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Pearl, White Gold
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass
1970s Italian Vintage Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Ruby, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
2010s Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Ruby, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver...
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Tanzanite, Pearl, 10k Gold, Gold Plate
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver, Bronze, 14k Gold, G...
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Opal, Ruby, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Ruby, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Chain Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapph...
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s British Modern Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Citrine, Other, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Jade...
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Aquamarine, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Tsavorite, Blue Sapphire, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Silver
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, Opal, Bronze, Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tanzanite,...
1910s Edwardian Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling 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.