Chain Necklaces
2010s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, Morganite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Platinum
Early 2000s Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
2010s German Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Chain Necklaces
Rainbow Moonstone, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Aquamarine, Multi-gemstone, 1...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Quartz, Blue Sapphire, Malachite, Diamond, Aquamarine, Sterling Silver, ...
21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Chain Necklaces
Indicolite, Ruby, Labradorite, Jade, Garnet, Diamond, Aquamarine, Multi-...
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Emerald, Citrine, Peridot, Garnet, Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Go...
2010s Italian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Bronze, Gold-filled
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Black Diamond, Sterling Silver, Bronze, Silver
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Jade, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Opal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s Canadian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Bulgarian Modern Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s Canadian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Rock Crystal, Quartz, Brass
2010s British Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Di...
2010s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Aquamarine, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze
2010s British Modern Chain Necklaces
Chalcedony, Turquoise, Citrine, Other, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, ...
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
1880s European Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Chain Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
2010s Modern Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Peridot, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, Pearl, 18k Gold, Wh...
2010s American Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Black Diamond, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Quartz, Moonstone, Diamond, Aquamarine, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, 14k...
2010s British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s Italian Vintage Chain Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, Rock...
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Opal, Aquamarine, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Aquamarine, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass
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.