Chain Necklaces
2010s British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, Silver
2010s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, ...
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Iolite, Ruby, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Tourmaline, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Opal, Gold Plate, Gold
2010s French Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Ruby, White Diamond, Gold Plate, Silver, Brass
1990s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Iolite, Ruby, 10k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Iolite, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White D...
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Iolite, Ruby, 10k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Romantic Chain Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Iolite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sa...
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Pink Sapphire, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Iolite, Ruby, 10k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold-filled, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Silver, 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.