Chain Necklaces
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k...
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Vermeil, Palladium, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Silver
2010s Swiss Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Chalcedony, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Gold-filled
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Labradorite, Black Pearl, Turquoise, Amethyst, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, ...
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Jade, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Labradorite, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Opal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Agate, Labradorite, Gold-filled
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
19th Century Antique Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Rock Crystal, Quartz, Brass
2010s British Chain Necklaces
Topaz, Natural Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapph...
2010s Emirian Classical Greek Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
1980s Italian Vintage Chain Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, Rock...
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Chain Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
1930s Swedish Vintage Chain Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Silver
1930s Swedish Vintage Chain Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Silver
1970s Italian Vintage Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Tanzanite, Turquoise, Gold-filled
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Chrysophrase, Gold-filled
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Tanzanite, Turquoise, Gold-filled
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Spinel, Black Spinel, Gold-filled
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Tanzanite, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
Late 20th Century Unknown Chain Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Platinum, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Chalcedony, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold P...
2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Silver
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Tanzanite, Gold-filled
20th Century Finnish Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver
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.