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Chain Necklaces For Sale
Period: 1970s
Period: 1980s
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Exclusive Dalí 18K solid gold 'St. John Cross' Necklace #A-821 - With Provenance
Located in MADRID, ES
Description: Part of our private Salvador Dalí collection, the 'Christ of St. John Cross' Necklace, #A-821, stands out as a testament to surrealism in 18K yellow gold. This 1970s lim...
Category
1970s Spanish Contemporary Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage Chanel Gilt Double CC Logo Diamante Coin Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage Chanel "strass" rhinestone and "metal dore" gilt metal double cc coin station necklace circa 1970/1980 - made in France.
Category
1980s French Artisan Vintage Chain Necklaces
Christian Dior Black Statement-Pendant Necklace
Located in Paris, FR
Dior black polished statement-pendant necklace featuring
faux-pearl detailing, rhinestone embellishment, signature CD logo charm, adjustable fit, rope chain, lobster claw fastening....
Category
1980s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
Medium Paperclip Chain Necklace, 14K Yellow Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat yellow gold medium paperclip chain necklace. This simple chain features medium size, elongated oval links and with a lobster clasp.
Length: 18 in.
Width: 4.7 mm
...
Category
1970s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Yellow Gold Sterling Diamond Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Palm Desert, CA
David Yurman 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sterling Diamond Necklace. The two-tone link chain necklace features an 18 karat yellow gold smooth clasps with pave diamond details and the classic...
Category
1980s American Contemporary Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Elegant italian 18 K yellow white Gold Pearl Diamond necklace
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A very elegant and wearable 18 yellow and white Gold necklace made in Italy. The necklace features 25 culteured Pearls (6.2mm -8.50mm) and it is adorned with Diamonds of approximatel...
Category
1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
H Stern Brazil Necklace Pendant In 18Kt Gold With 14.77 Cts In Spinel & Diamonds
By H. Stern
Located in Miami, FL
A chained necklace pendant designed by H. Stern.
Modernist classic necklace-pendant, created in Brazil by the jewelry house of H. Stern. This elegant piece was crafted in solid yell...
Category
1970s Brazilian Modernist Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Spinel, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage Christian Dior Crystal Arrow Triangle Pendant Collar Necklace
Located in Braintree, GB
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this Vintage Christian Dior Crystal Arrow Triangle Pendant Collar Necklace, a stunning piece crafted circa the 1980s, exuding the sophistication a...
Category
1980s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Crystal
Uno A Arre Modernist Brutalist 1980s Silver Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Uno A Arre .835 Silver Moderninst / Brutalist link Necklace, measuring 21 1/2 inches in length with open textured links tapering in size from 3/4 down to 1/4 inch wide, w...
Category
1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Silver
BVLGARI Vintage gold, diamonds and sapphire cabochon necklace
By Bulgari
Located in PARIS, FR
18Kt (750°/°°) yellow gold necklace featuring a gourmette chain and a pendant with a 2.55-carat (8.3 x 6.7 x 4.2 mm) royal-blue cabochon sapphire set in a gadrooned amphora. Open fro...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Vintage 14K and 22K Gold Nugget Bar Link Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
Acquired on a recent trip to Ketchikan, where gold mining is still active in the state of Alaska. This is a vintage piece circa the 1970’s, comprised of 1/2” bar links that alternate with small natural gold nuggets. The nuggets...
Category
1970s American Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Silver Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Gorgeous glossy silver necklace. Very versatile and classic!
Length: 41cm
Chain Width: 6mm
Weight: 25.4g
Category
1980s British Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Thick Vintage 14K Gold Snake Chain Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
Made from beautiful 14k gold, this vintage snake chain is the perfect length for a slinky choker necklace. With a width of 5 mm, this is a wonderfully thick chain with substantial pr...
Category
1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel lion necklace
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal short necklace representing lion heads. Jewelry from the 1980s.
Condition:
Very good condition
Dimensions:
Length: 39 cm
CB275
Category
1980s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Retro Gold 14.5 Carat Natural Diamond & Ruby Sapphire Emerald Cabochon Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Magnificent 14.50 Carat Natural Colorless Round Brilliant Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald Cabochon necklace set in 18k Yellow Gold.
The piece is set with 48 colorless Round B...
Category
1980s North American Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Chanel golden necklace
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Two-row golden metal necklace from the 1980s.
Condition:
Very good condition
Dimensions:
Length: 42 cm
CB251
Category
1980s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Cartier Marine Link Chain 18k Gold
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier Vintage 18k Yellow and White Link Chain
39.8 grams 18 inches Long , Each Link is 5mm width.
The chain has a Yellow Gold Look as there are 2 Yellow Gold Link and one White Lin...
Category
1980s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Chanel sautoir / necklace
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal sautoir with colored glass pearls. Jewelry from the 1970s.
Condition:
Very good condition
Dimensions:
Length: 195 cm
CB262
Category
1970s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Ruby Decorated Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 12.9 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.55 ct.
The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity.
Totally is ruby 0.75 ct.
Total lenght is chain 44....
Category
1980s European Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Designer Men’s 5mm Fancy Mariner Link Chain Necklace 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Designer Men’s 5mm Fancy Mariner Link Chain Necklace 14k Gold. The chain weights 25.3g and measures 18.5 inches in length. Marked Tissor (designer) Made in Italy.
Category
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
Christian Dior Long Gold Plated Curb Link Chain Necklace circa 1980s
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior gold plated curb link chain necklace, with ornate detail. Measuring length 77.8 cm / 30.6 inches. There is some wear to the gold plating.
This is a beautiful and styl...
Category
1980s German Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Swarovski Deco Style Gold Plate Black Enamel Pave Rhinestone Spiga Chain
By Swarovski
Located in Sausalito, CA
Add a touch of glamour to your outfit with this vintage Swarovski choker necklace from the 1980s. The necklace features a black enamel and gold pavé rhinestone bar pendant on a gold ...
Category
1980s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
18" Vintage 7.5 mm Gold Plate Nugget Style Flat Chain Choker Necklace
Located in Sausalito, CA
Make a timeless statement with this vintage eye-catching choker necklace that boasts a 7.5 mm flat chain, intricately designed in a distinctive nugget style that captures the essence...
Category
1970s Unknown 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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