Chain Necklaces
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1870s English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Israeli Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
1940s Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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 Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Chain Necklaces
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Chain Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, Gold Plate, Brass
20th Century Chain Necklaces
White Gold
1980s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
1980s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s British Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Asian Modern Chain Necklaces
Moonstone, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Gold
1890s Antique Chain Necklaces
2010s Chain Necklaces
2010s Chain Necklaces
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
9k Gold
20th Century Swiss Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
1950s American Artisan Vintage Chain Necklaces
Other
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
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.