Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chain Necklaces
Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chain Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s British Chain Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, Gold Plate, Brass
20th Century Chain Necklaces
White Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
1950s American Artisan Vintage Chain Necklaces
Other
2010s Chain Necklaces
2010s Chain Necklaces
Early 2000s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
10k Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Silver Plate
2010s Unknown Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1970s American Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass
2010s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 2000s Spanish Modern Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1980s English Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Vintage Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Belgian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.