Chain Necklaces
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Rose Gold
1870s English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Swiss Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
9k Gold
1970s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
1980s European Vintage Chain Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Moonstone, Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century French Artist Chain Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1890s Italian Artisan Antique Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Italian Contemporary Vintage Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Late 20th Century French Artisan Chain Necklaces
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
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.