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Chain Necklaces For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: 1910s
Turquoise Keshi Pearl 14 Karat Gold Necklace Triple Strand
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Turquoise and Keshi Pearl triple strand Necklace in 14 Karat Yellow Gold. The natural mined Turquoise are pear shaped and round with wonderful Sleeping Beauty col...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Triple Strand "Gold" Necklace, Costume Jewelry
Located in Stamford, CT
Triple strand link necklace with two balls.
Category
1970s American Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plated Plaited Serpentine Chain Tassel Necklace circa 1980s
Located in London, GB
Gold plated serpentine chain necklace, featuring a lovely five strand tassel. Measuring length 47.8 cm / 18.8 inches. The tassel is length 11.4 cm / 4.48 inches. The necklace is in v...
Category
1980s English Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Gold Plated Chevron Mesh and Shiny Serpentine Collar Necklace circa 1980s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful bright gold plated chevron design mesh necklace, with a shiny serpentine chain edging. Measuring length approximately 38.5 cm / 15.1 inches plus an extension chain of 5.5 c...
Category
1980s English Egyptian Revival Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Chanel Rock Stud Silver 3 Row Metal Link V Necklace Signed
By Chanel
Located in North Miami, FL
This hot fabulous rock stud Chanel signed necklace is in the shape of a V on your neck. It is signed Made in France Chanel '98. It is silver toned meta...
Category
1990s French Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Chanel Chain Necklace With CC Pendant
By Chanel
Located in North Miami, FL
This chunky and fabulous Chanel gold plated chain necklace with large bold hanging CC pendant is marked. It is made in France Autumn of 1994. Chanel is marked on the bar part of the ...
Category
1990s French Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
1995 Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Long Chain Necklace CC No.5 Camellia Lion Clover
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage CHANEL long chain necklace is crafted of gold toned chain interlaced with black leather featuring 18 Chanel’s iconic CC Camellia No.5 Cl...
Category
1990s French Chain Necklaces
1994 Vintage Runway CHANEL Gold Toned Leather Chain Lucite Plate Long Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This rare Chanel long necklace is crafted of gold toned chain of 190cm interlaced with black leather featuring transparent lucite square tags. These Chanel long necklaces in various colors were showcased on Chanel Runway in 1994 Fall/winter collection. Length measures approximately 75 inches (190cm). A must-have collectible. Stamped CHANEL 94...
Category
1990s French Chain Necklaces
Tiffany & Co Yellow Gold Graduated Wheat Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful 1980's Tiffany & Co graduated wheat chain design necklace. 16.25 inches in length.
14k yellow gold
Stamped: 585
Hallmark: Tiffany & Co
30.3 grams
Chain: 16.25 Inches
Wid...
Category
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bruno Dal Lago 1970 Vicenza Modernist Links Chain In Polished 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A long chain designed by Bruno Dal Lago in Vicenza.
A modernist long chain, created in Vicenza Italy at the jewelry atelier of Bruno Dal Lago, back in the 1970. This beautiful links...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
36" Onyx Swarovski Crystal Gold Bezel Station Necklace by Swarovski, 1980s
By Swarovski
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- 36" length
- Gold plated
- Faceted, bezel set black Swarovski crystals
- By Swarovski (signed with swan hangtag)
- Circa 1980s
- Estate acquired
- Excellent v...
Category
1980s Austrian Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Rose Quartz and Gold Omega Chunky Choker Necklace By Alexis Kirk, 1980s
By Alexis Kirk
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- 17" length
- Gold plated
- Rose quartz gemstone slice
- Fold over clasp
- By Alexis Kirk (signed on verso)
- Circa 1980s
- Estat...
Category
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Quartz
JC de Castelbajac - Silver ‘Fang’ Necklace - c.1990 - Chunky Chain Necklace
By JC DE CASTELBAJAC
Located in KENT, GB
Product Details: JC de Castelbajac - Silver ‘Fang’ Necklace - 1990s Vintage - Chunky Chain - ‘JC de Castelbajac Logo’ / Back Pendant - Secure Twist / Back Fasten
Era: c.1990
Label: ...
Category
1990s French Chain Necklaces
Vintage Pomellato Diamond Chain Necklace 18k White Yellow Gold Estate Jewelry
By Pomellato
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A chic and elegant Pomellato diamond chain necklace made of 18k white and yellow gold.
The chain has a whimsical link that comprises rhombus-like yellow gold details alternated with ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Michael Anthony Designer Love Knot Weaved Mesh Gold Eight Strand Choker Antique
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14K Solid Yellow Gold Necklace Love Knot Choker, Michael Anthony Jewelers Weaved Mesh Gold Knot Necklace, Eight Strand Mesh Choker
Vintage from the 1980s
Materials: Gold
Beau...
Category
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Italian Flattened Byzantine Link Chain
Located in Venice, CA
Vicenza is known as a quality gold making city, and this beautiful vintage chain is no exception. The 18k gold links are a groovy, flattened version of a Byzantine link with a yin an...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 22K Gold Flattened Double-Linked Long 28” Chain Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
This gorgeous handmade necklace consists of a flattened double Bismark link in a warm 22k gold. The extra long chain has a classic design and the deep buttery golden tone that higher...
Category
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Diamond Heart 16" Necklace
Located in Las Vegas, NV
14k Yellow Gold Diamond Heart 16" Necklace
GOLD
Gold has also been used to open and to activate the third-eye and crown chakras. It has been said to attract honors, wealth, and happ...
Category
1970s Mexican Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
9K Yellow Gold 43cm 17 inches Vintage Italian Ball Chain
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Fine 9K Yellow Gold Chain,
43 cm long,
featuring fixed beads / balls,
10mm apart &
spring ring clasp,
stamped
Provenance: Italy, circa 1980's
Total item's weight: 2.4gr.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
14k Yellow Gold 6 Strand Braided "S" Chain 19" Necklace
Located in Las Vegas, NV
14k Yellow Gold 6 Strands Braided "S" Chain 19" Necklace
Religious Implications:
Used heavily in religious settings, the color gold is synonymous with divinity and power. Christians...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Vintage 9kt gold fine trace link chain necklace, dainty
Located in NEWARK, GB
A fine dainty vintage 9ct gold trace chain such as this is the perfect accompaniment to your favourite small lockets, pendants and charms.
It is a fine rolo trace link in a rich yel...
Category
Late 20th Century European Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Gold Turquoise Bead 36” Station Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
This extra long 14k gold necklace has stations of nine round turquoise beads. The chain consists of a rectangular link that bisects itself to create a rhythmic pattern. The link has ...
Category
1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
22 - 24K Gold Nugget Fringe Necklace on 18K Gold Italian Chain
Located in Venice, CA
This 18k gold Italian chain contains a selection of stunning 22-24k gold nuggets. The nuggets graduate in size, with the largest nuggets at the center of the chain; each has a unique shape and the variations of sizes and forms complement each other nicely. They hang from an 18k gold biker chain...
Category
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian Modern Fancy Twisted Links Long Chain In 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Long fancy-links chain made in Italy.
A beautiful long chain of twenty-four inches, created in Vicenza Italy. This modern chain has been crafted with twisted and circulars links mad...
Category
1990s Italian Modernist Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Christian Dior Curb Chain Necklace, 1990s
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1990s Christian Dior curb chain necklace in gold plate. This choker length heritage necklace features chunky flat curb chain links in a high-p...
Category
1990s Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Long Solid Gold Cable Chain, 14K Yellow Gold, Length 22 Inches, Long Simple
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 Karat yellow gold long solid gold cable chain. This long simple pendant chain features solid oval links with a lobster clasp.
Length: 22 in.
Width: 1.25 mm
Weight: 3....
Category
1970s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Plated 1980s Byzantine Chain Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The 18K Gold Plated 1980s Byzantine Chain Necklace is a timeless and elegant piece that embodies the classic Byzantine style. This vintage necklace features intricate woven links, cr...
Category
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Gold Plate
Aldo Cipullo 1970 Graduated Necklace in 18kt Yellow Gold with Red Coral and Onyx
By Aldo Cipullo
Located in Miami, FL
Necklace designed by Aldo Cipullo.
Magnificent and very rare vintage necklace, created In New York city by the iconic master jewelry designer Aldo Cipullo, back in the 1970. This necklace comprises of round onyxes carvings connected by rectangular links and red coral elements crafted with graduated patterns in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. Mount with natural gemstones and fitted with a hinged slashed push lock for security. The gold and the squared coral elements designed in an intricate way that is the signature style of Cipullo. This necklace is one of the greatest examples of vintage jewelry workmanship and the genius of Aldo Cipullo jewelry designs.
Red Coral: Mounted in calibrated bezels, with 17 squared pyramids cabochons cuts graduated from 9 mm by 9 mm to 12 mm by 12 mm, carved from natural Sardinian vivid red corals.
Black Onyx: Mount with 17 calibrated round open discs graduated from 20 mm to 37 mm, carved from natural black onyxes.
Birthstone: Coral for the month of October.
Weight: 176.95 Grams, (113.43 Dwt).
Size: The total lenght is 22 Inches (55.8 Cm).
Measurements: The widest part is 37 mm by mm (1.46 Inches).
Hallmarks Stamped with the maker's mark monogram AC, the mark for the assay of the gold and signed, "©A. CIPULLO .750".
Cipullo para siempre - Gioiellis
Aldo Cipullo (1942-1984), was an Italian born jeweler. He born and was raise in a family of designers with jewelry traditions, his father was the owner of a jewelry factory and his brother Renato Cipullo made jewelry designs for Christian Dior. Aldo, was the creator of the popular and iconic Cartier bracelets, love and the nail, still until today considered ones of the best designs of the 20th century. He work as a designer in New York, for David Webb (1960-1969) and Cartier (1969-1975). In 1975 he found his own company as a freelance designer.
Literature: Renato Cipullo and Vivienne Becker, Cipullo: Making Jewelry Modern, Assouline 2021, Pp-104 for a similar examples).
Note: The corals displayed...
Category
1970s American Modernist Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari No Heat Burma Sapphire Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a curb chain with a central station featuring an oval shaped sapphire cabochon
Natural Burmese in origin with no indications of heat treatment
Weighing approximately 17....
Category
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 21K Gold Delicate Ribbonlike Chain
Located in Venice, CA
This 21k gold vintage chain was made with delicate and refined craftsmanship. When examined carefully, you can see that the chain was constructed with two tiny curb link chains butte...
Category
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Substantial Bulgari 18K Gold Mariner Link Chain Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Necklace is comprised of substantial and stylized mariner links
Puffed with a brightly polished finish
Completed by a concealed clasp that opens on a hinge
With a figure eight safety...
Category
1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
1980s Solid Silver Miami Link Chain Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the 1980s Solid Silver Miami Link Chain Necklace, a timeless and versatile piece that captures the essence of classic style. This vintage neckla...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Chain Necklaces
Bulgari 1990's 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Vintage Unisex Oval Link Chain Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of yellow gold oval shaped twisted link chain
Accented by white gold elongated link stations
Completed by press release clasp
With hinged figure eight safety
Stamped for ...
Category
1990s Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Plated Heavy Fancy Link Chain Necklace
Located in London, GB
Stylish gold plated heavy chain with a great fancy link design. Measuring length 41.8 cm / 16.45 inches by width 7 mm / .27 inch.
This is a quality chain necklace, circa 1980s.
Category
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Gold Plated Swirl Design Egyptian Revival Mesh Collar Necklace circa 1980s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful bright gold plated mesh necklace, featuring a lovely swirl design. Measuring length approximately 38 cm / 15 inches, plus an extension chain of 5.5 cm / 2 inches, by width ...
Category
1980s English Egyptian Revival Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Italian Heart Citrine Black Onyx Diamond 18 KT Cuban Link Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
This fascinating estate Italian necklace is a striking example dating 1975 circa
Entirely made of solid 18 KT gold
Large Cuban links chain leading to a superb centre styled with a he...
Category
1970s Italian Contemporary Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Box Chain Necklace, 14k White Gold Spring Ring Clasp
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: Guaranteed 14k Gold as stamped
Chain Style: Box
Chain: length 16", width 1/16" (0.8mm)
Closure Type: Spring Ring Clasp
Total Weight: 1.9 Gr...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Chain Necklaces
Materials
White Gold
Salvador Dail Le Roi Soleil Rare Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Salvador Dail Le Roi Soleil Rare Pendant Necklace made for the perfume launch.
Le Roi Soleil is a perfume by Elsa Schiaparelli produced in 1947, t...
Category
1990s French Baroque Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti Sterling Silver Tie Mesh Scarf
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Mesh Tie Scarf / Necklace from the Elsa Peretti Collection finely crafted in sterling silver with a woven mesh chain link design...
Category
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gold Plated Textured Design Mesh Collar Necklace circa 1980s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful bright gold plated mesh necklace, featuring a lovely textured design, and safety chain. Measuring length approximately 39.5 cm / 15.5 inches by width 8 mm / .3 inch. The ne...
Category
1980s English Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso Vintage Yellow Gold Diamond Square Link Choker
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Yellow Gold And Platinum Diamond Choker.
Its a very heavy 18 Karat gold 75.1 gm
Rare vintage Tiffany & Co necklace designed by Paloma Picasso, crafted i...
Category
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Anchor Chain Necklace
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat Yellow Gold Anchor Chain Measuring 3.8mm Wide and 20 Inches Long with Lobster Clasp. Made in Italy. Finished Weight is 14.5 Grams.
Category
1990s Chain Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 14k Yellow Gold Chain
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique 14 karat yellow gold chain; part of our diverse antique chain collection
This exceptional, fine and impressive antique necklace chain ha...
Category
1910s Unknown Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
1980s Sapphires 18 Karat Yellow Gold Curb Chain Choker Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Yellow gold choker necklace featuring a fine flattened gourmette link separated by 5 arabesque motifs and a gold disk, each set...
Category
1980s French Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Gilded "Enchantress" Rhinestone Swirl Necklace By Sarah Coventry, 1970s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Measures 17" total length, can be adjusted down using hook clasp
- Gold plated
- Crystal rhinestones
- From the "Enchantress" Collection
- By Sarah Coventry (ma...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Givenchy vintage double chain necklace, 1992
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Vintage gold-tone double chain necklace with faux pearls from 1992 Givenchy 40th anniversary collection.
Length – 52 cm
Condition – very good
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Category
1990s French Neoclassical Chain Necklaces
VCA Lapis Lazuli Vintage Alhambra Necklace in 18k yellow gold.
Located in New York, NY
VCA Lapis Lazuli Vintage Alhambra Necklace in 18k
yellow gold. The necklace features 20 lapis lazuli clover motifs. Equipped with lobster clasp. Inscr...
Category
Late 20th Century French Artist Chain Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Long (92 cm) Swedish Vintage Silver Necklace Made in the 1980s
Located in Stockholm, SE
This sterling silver necklace is made up of rod-shaped links that vary in thickness, adding a unique texture to its design. Each link is smooth, with thicker sections transitioning i...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Silver
18kt Gold Domed Herringbone Necklace Made By Abel and Zimmerman for Pampillonia
Located in Bethesda, MD
Abel and Zimmerman crafted this 18kt gold necklace for Pampillonia Jewelers.
♦ Designer: Abel and Zimmerman
♦ Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold
♦ Circa: 1980s
♦ Inner Diameter: 2 1/4 inche...
Category
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold
CHAUMET PARIS 18k Yellow Gold Sautoir Link Chain Necklace Circa 1970s Rare
By Chaumet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chaumet Paris 18k Yellow Gold Sautoir Link Chain Necklace Vintage Circa 1970s
Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer necklace. Truly a great pi...
Category
1970s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Italian 18kt Chain Link Necklace By Fope
By Fope
Located in Bethesda, MD
Fope is an Italian luxury jewelry brand renowned for its innovative designs and craftsmanship. Established in 1929 in Vicenza, Italy, by Umberto Cazzola.
One of Fope's signature tech...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Bvlgari Onyx and Crystal Long Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in San Antonio, TX
Beautiful Bvlgari Onyx and Crystal Long Necklace, 18k, Circa 1990
Category
1990s Italian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Onyx, 18k Gold
South Sea Pearls 14 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
This sophisticated necklace is a testament to style, crafted entirely with South Sea pearls and adorned with a 14-karat yellow gold clasp that adds a touch of sun-warmed elegance and...
Category
1990s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Three Row Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Three Row Diamond Necklace.
A necklace featuring 3 rows of 276 round cut diamonds approximately 37.26 carats.
Approximately H in color and VS1 in clarity set in 18 karat yellow go...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 22K Gold Flattened Double-Link Long 24.5” Chain
Located in Venice, CA
This extra long Bismark chain is handmade in 22k gold and consists of a flattened double link. The gorgeous 24.5” chain has a classic design and the deep buttery golden tone that hig...
Category
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
9ct Gold 24" Curb Chain 7.64 grams
By UnoAErre
Located in London, GB
Beautiful
9ct Gold Curb Chain
by Italian Goldsmiths Unoaerre
Circa 1980s
Length 24 Inches
Thickness 2.5 mm
Weight 7.64 grams
Condition : Like New
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Bvlgari Vintage Pink Tourmaline Sautoir Yellow Gold Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
Complementing the quartz are five oval cabochon pink tourmaline stones, with a total weight of approximately 17.5 carats. The tourmaline stones radiate with a soft, pink hue that var...
Category
1990s Chain Necklaces
Materials
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Vintage Signed Givenchy Modernist Lucite Sautoir Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Easton, PA
Modernist goldtone brown Lucite with black Lucite ball centers sautoir necklace with the Givenchy GG logo at the fold over clasp. Marked "Givenchy." Circa 1970s or early 1980s. Measu...
Category
1980s French Modernist Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
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.
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