Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 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, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Gold
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Retro Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Cat’s Eye, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s Greek Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, White Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate
2010s Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, Other
21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond
2010s American Modernist Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Irish Modern Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, White Gold
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Chain Necklaces
Crystal, White Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, Blue Topa...
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, White Gold
2010s British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century British Antique Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold
2010s British Modern Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, White Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
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.