Chain Necklaces
2010s Chain Necklaces
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Chain Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k ...
2010s Chain Necklaces
Brass, Bronze
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Bronze
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
Rose Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Rose Gold, Platinum
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Enamel
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Chain Necklaces
Black Diamond, Platinum
2010s German Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s North American Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Spanish Modern Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Tsavorite, Topaz, Peridot, Garnet, Chalcedony, Carnelian, Ama...
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
2010s North American Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
2010s North American Chain Necklaces
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Artist Chain Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
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.