Chain Necklaces
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Aesthetic Movement Chain Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Turkish Retro Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
2010s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Morganite, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Citrine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, White Gold
1990s Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold
1970s Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, White Gold
2010s Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.