Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold
20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass
1970s Italian Contemporary Vintage Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, Blue Topa...
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Black Pearl, Bronze, 14k Gold, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Pink Sapphire, Gold-filled, Bronze
Early 2000s Thai Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire,...
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Hong Kong Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Citrine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Necklaces
Onyx, Opal, Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Spanish Modern Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Tsavorite, Topaz, Peridot, Garnet, Chalcedony, Carnelian, Ama...
2010s American Artist Chain Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
1940s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s British Chain Necklaces
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Moonstone, Enamel, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Emerald, Citrine, Peridot, Garnet, Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Go...
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Gold Plate, Silver, Brass
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Opal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Carnelian, Citrine, Garnet, Quartz, Topaz, Rhodolite, Gold, 18...
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Tourma...
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Opal, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Opal, Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Citrine, Garnet, Rubelite, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Tourmaline, Opal, Pearl, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze
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.