Chain Necklaces
2010s Turkish Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterl...
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Agate, Yellow Gold, Gold, 9k Gold
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Quartz, Topaz, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s Italian Artist Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, Silver
2010s British Chain Necklaces
Rubelite, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Emerald, Gold-filled, Gold, Bronze
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, Enamel
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
10k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s Thai Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s Chain Necklaces
2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Stainless Steel
2010s Thai Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Swedish Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Gold Plate, Brass, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold Plate, Silver, Brass
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Aquamarine, Opal, Tanzanite, 10k Gold, Gold Plate
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, Gold Plate
2010s Chinese Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Silver, Enamel
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Greek Modern Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Vermeil
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
2010s Japanese Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Go...
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Tanzanite, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
2010s Swedish Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Moonstone, Platinum
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze
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.