Chain Necklaces
20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 18th Century Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass
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, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Georgian Antique Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, 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
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Byzantine Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold
1950s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold
2010s North American Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
1930s American Baroque Revival Vintage Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Brass, Gilt Metal
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
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century North American Native American Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Portuguese Etruscan Revival Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, 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
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Labradorite, Black Pearl, Turquoise, Amethyst, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, ...
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
1950s North American Native American Vintage Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, Ruby, Pearl, Opal, Bronze, Gold Plate, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, 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.