Chain Necklaces
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Citrine, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Silver
1970s Italian Contemporary Vintage Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, Blue Topa...
Early 2000s Thai Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire,...
2010s Hong Kong Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold
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
1940s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Spanish Modern Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Tsavorite, Topaz, Peridot, Garnet, Chalcedony, Carnelian, Ama...
2010s North American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Sterling Silver
2010s British Chain Necklaces
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Moonstone, Enamel, Silver
20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Emerald, Citrine, Peridot, Garnet, Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Go...
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Carnelian, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 British Modern Chain Necklaces
Chalcedony, Turquoise, Citrine, Other, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, ...
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 Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Chain Necklaces
Citrine
2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Tourma...
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Carnelian, Citrine, Garnet, Quartz, Topaz, Rhodolite, Gold, 18...
2010s British Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Di...
Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Chain Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Peridot, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Chain Necklaces
Topaz, Peridot, Garnet, Citrine, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Rock Crystal, Quartz, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Citrine, Garnet, Rubelite, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
1930s Swedish Vintage Chain Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Silver
1980s Italian Vintage Chain Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, Rock...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Citrine, Other, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Jade...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Late 20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Swedish Vintage Chain Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 1...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Carnelian, Citrine, Amber, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...
20th Century Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, Amethyst, Citrine, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Gold...
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, 18k Gold, Gold, Silver
Early 1800s Indian Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, 18k 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.