Chain Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Platinum, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Pearl, Vermeil, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Ster...
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze, 14k Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silv...
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silv...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, Chrysophrase, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, ...
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silv...
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silv...
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver, White Gold
Early 20th Century American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Opal, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Aquamarine, Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Wh...
Early 2000s Israeli Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Chalcedony, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold P...
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Peridot, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 18k...
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, White Diamond, Gold-filled, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White...
2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Whit...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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.