Chain Necklaces
1950s British Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s French Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1950s American Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold
1930s American Baroque Revival Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
1950s Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, Brass
1950s Vintage Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
1930s Portuguese Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
1950s American Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Enamel
1930s American Vintage Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s American Vintage Chain Necklaces
White Gold
1950s Italian Vintage Chain Necklaces
Brass
1950s Italian Vintage Chain Necklaces
Brass
1950s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
1930s American Baroque Revival Vintage Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Brass, Gilt Metal
1950s American Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
1950s American Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Silver
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 9k Gold
1950s North American Native American Vintage Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
1950s American Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1950s American Artisan Vintage Chain Necklaces
Other
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1950s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
1950s Portuguese Vintage Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
1950s Unknown Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
1950s Modernist Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold
1950s French Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s European Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
1950s French Medieval Vintage Chain Necklaces
Bronze
1930s Swedish Vintage Chain Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Silver
1930s Swedish Vintage Chain Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Silver
1930s Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Platinum
1950s American Vintage Chain Necklaces
Silver Plate, Brass
1950s French Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
1950s Unknown Byzantine Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Moonstone, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1950s Vintage Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Chain Necklaces
1950s French Empire Vintage Chain Necklaces
Vermeil
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Turquoise, Silver
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s American Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
1950s French Byzantine Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
1950s British Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
9k Gold
1950s Argentine Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
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.