Chain Necklaces
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modernist Chain Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Gold Plate, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Citrine, Garnet, Rubelite, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Tourma...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Gold Plate, Bronze
2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire,...
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, ...
2010s European Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modernist Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Chain Necklaces
Citrine
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Black Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold-fille...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Chain Necklaces
Topaz, Peridot, Garnet, Citrine, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Peridot, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, Pearl, 18k Gold, Wh...
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Chain Necklaces
Topaz, Natural Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapph...
1980s Italian Vintage Chain Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, Rock...
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphir...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Modern Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Pearl, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold Plate, Brass, 10k 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.